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Low-Dose Naltrexone For The Treatment of Fibromyalgia Pain

Christopher Faubel, M.D. — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 22:14:39 +0000

By Chris Faubel, M.D. -- Summary of new research (Feb. 2013) from Stanford University shows low-dose naltrexone is effective in relieving pain, general satisfaction and mood more than placebo.

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Metabolism of Benzodiazepines

Christopher Faubel, M.D. — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 16:38:34 +0000

A chart showing the basic metabolism of benzodiazepines as it pertains to urine drug screens.

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False Positives in Immunoassay Urine Drug Screens

Christopher Faubel, M.D. — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 05:23:25 +0000

A list of various medications that can cause a false positive readings for different classes of medications/drugs during immunoassay urine drug screens.

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Metabolism of Opioids

Christopher Faubel, M.D. — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 07:27:16 +0000

Knowing the metabolism of common opioids (opiates) helps you understand why patients can test positive on a urine drug screen (UDS) for drugs you are not actually prescribing.

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Drug Detection Windows

Christopher Faubel, M.D. — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 04:53:00 +0000

Knowing the drug detection windows for the most commonly prescribed and abused drugs is essential to the practice of proper pain management.

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Vertebral Compression Fracture – MRI Images

Christopher Faubel, M.D. — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 01:31:38 +0000

By Chris Faubel, M.D. -- This is a set of three (3) sagittal MRI images showing an L3 superior endplate vertebral compression fracture on T1-weighted, T2-weighted, and STIR images. This side-by-side set of images shows the usefulness of MRI STIR images to point out the edema associated with an acute compression fracture.

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Sacroiliac Joint Injection With Fluoroscopy – Technique and Tips

Christopher Faubel, M.D. — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 03:37:08 +0000

By Chris Faubel, M.D. -- Explanation of how to perform a sacroiliac joint injection with fluoroscopy. Technique and tips are given. Fluoroscopic images are shown. ICD-9, ICD-10, and CPT codes are shown too.

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Acromioclavicular Joint Injection With Fluoroscopy

Christopher Faubel, M.D. — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 03:05:22 +0000

By Chris Faubel, M.D. -- Technique, tips, and fluoroscopic images for performing an acromioclavicular joint injection with fluoroscopic guidance.

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Lumbar Discography

Christopher Faubel, M.D. — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 01:06:18 +0000

By Chris Faubel, M.D. -- Tips and technique for performing lumbar discography (discogram). Included are ICD-9, ICD-10, and CPT codes, as well as needed supplies.

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Glenohumeral Joint Injection With Fluoroscopy

Christopher Faubel, M.D. — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 04:42:03 +0000

Chris Faubel, M.D. -- Technique and tips for performing a glenohumeral joint injection with fluoroscopic guidance. Technique, tips, and CPT codes.

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