From Chronic Pain to Zero: Nora Rodden on the Biopsychosocial Model and the Nervana App
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Dr. David Rosenblum sits down with Nora Rabah Rodden, founder and CEO of Nervana, a digital health app for people living with chronic pain and other persistent symptoms. During her senior year at Cornell, Nora was hit by a car, which led to five years of mid and low back pain. She tried radiofrequency ablation, PRP, steroid injections, chiropractic care, physical therapy and acupuncture, and none of them gave her lasting relief. While earning her MBA and MS in Biotechnology at Harvard, Nora enrolled as a participant in a clinical study of Psychophysiologic Symptom Relief Therapy (PSRT), led by...
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PM&R Board Prep: Need to Know Pain Keywords!
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It's the day before the pain boards, so Dr. David Rosenblum skipped the Zoom and recorded a rapid-fire, last-minute review of the high-yield keywords and "board traps" most likely to show up on the ABA Pain Medicine exam. Listen on your commute or at the gym. High-yield topics covered Neonatal pain: A-delta and C fibers and ascending pathways work before birth, but descending inhibition is immature, so neonatal pain may be exaggerated or prolonged. Board trap: incomplete myelination does not mean neonates can't feel pain. Dorsal horn anatomy: Rexed laminae I, II and V. Lamina II is the...
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Artificial Intelligence, PM&R and Pain Medicine
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Artificial intelligence is moving fast from buzzword to clinical tool — and pain medicine is no exception. In this episode, Dr. David Rosenblum breaks down how AI is already touching the field, drawing on "Artificial Intelligence and Pain Medicine: An Introduction" by Hagedorn, George, Aiyer, Schmidt, Halamka, and D'Souza (Journal of Pain Research, 2024;17:509–518). Topics covered: Why AI is expected to be a genuine turning point for healthcare, not just another tech trend Using machine learning to optimize clinical trial design and patient selection in pain research Natural language...
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Low Dose Ketamine for Pain
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Ketamine clinics have exploded worldwide, offering low-dose intravenous infusions for chronic pain patients who've run out of options. But is this practice actually backed by evidence, or has off-label use outpaced the science? In this episode of the PainExam Podcast, Dr. David Rosenblum reviews the current literature on subanaesthetic-dose ketamine infusions (SDKIs) for chronic pain, drawing on the 2023 British Journal of Pain review by Harry M. Griffiths, "Low-dose ketamine infusions for chronic pain management: Does this qualify as evidence-based practice?" Topics covered: Why conventional...
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NAD+ Supplementation for Pain, Health and Wellness
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PainExam Podcast Show Notes NAD+ Supplementation in Pain and Inflammation: Hype, Hope, or Emerging Science? Hosted by: Presented by: Host: David Rosenblum, MD Episode Overview In this episode of the PainExam Podcast, we explore the growing interest in NAD+ (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide) supplementation and its potential role in pain management, inflammation reduction, cellular recovery, and healthy aging. NAD+ is a naturally occurring coenzyme found in every living cell and is essential for energy production, mitochondrial function, DNA repair,...
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Vertebrplasty, Kyphoplasty and Occipital Neuralgia for the PM&R Boards
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PainExam Podcast Show Notes Compression Fractures, Vertebroplasty, Kyphoplasty & Occipital Neuralgia for the ABA Pain Medicine Boards In this episode of the PainExam Podcast, Dr. David Rosenblum reviews two frequently tested topics on the ABA Pain Medicine Board Examination: Occipital Neuralgia and Vertebral Compression Fractures, including the indications, techniques, complications, and evidence surrounding vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty. Whether you are preparing for the ABA Pain Medicine Boards, ABPM, ABIPP, FIPP, or simply looking to strengthen your interventional pain knowledge, this...
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CRPS and Pain Pumps for the PM&R Boards!
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🎙️ PainExam Podcast Show Notes CRPS & Intrathecal Pain Pumps — High-Yield ABA Pain Board Review 🔥 Episode Overview In this episode of the PainExam Podcast, David Rosenblum reviews two essential ABA Pain Medicine Board topics: Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) Intrathecal Drug Delivery Systems (Pain Pumps) This episode focuses on: High-yield board pearls Clinical decision-making Interventional treatment strategies Common exam pitfalls Whether you are preparing for the: ABA Pain Medicine Boards ABPM ABIPP FIPP —or looking to sharpen your interventional pain...
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Contrast Agents and Corticosteroid Selection for Pain Management Injections
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🎙️ PainExam Podcast Show Notes Corticosteroids & Contrast Agents in Pain Management + Evidence-Based Steroid Selection 🔥 Episode Overview In this high-yield episode of the PainExam Podcast, David Rosenblum breaks down a must-know board topic: 👉 Injectable corticosteroids vs contrast agents in interventional pain procedures This episode goes beyond basics and dives into: Particulate vs non-particulate steroids Comparative profiles of dexamethasone, betamethasone, triamcinolone, and methylprednisolone Contrast agent selection and safety Critical complications including...
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Facet Mediated Pain for the PM&R Boards
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🎙️ AnesthesiaExam Podcast & Video Show Notes Spine Pain, Facet Syndromes, and Interventional Concepts for the Anesthesia Boards 🔥 Episode Overview In this episode of the AnesthesiaExam Podcast, David Rosenblum delivers a high-yield, board-focused review of spine pain concepts every anesthesiologist must know: Lumbar, cervical, and thoracic facet-mediated pain Key anatomy and spinal innervation patterns Medial branch blocks and radiofrequency ablation (RFA) Important clinical correlations for anesthesia and pain boards This episode bridges the gap between anesthesiology board...
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SI Joint Dysfunction and Phantom Limb Pain for the Physiatry Boards
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🎙️ PainExam Podcast Show Notes Phantom Limb Pain & Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction — High-Yield Pain Board Review 🔥 Episode Overview In this episode of the PainExam Podcast, David Rosenblum delivers a high-yield review of two must-know topics for the ABA Pain Medicine Board Certification exam: Phantom Limb Pain — mechanisms, risk factors, and advanced treatment strategies Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Dysfunction — diagnosis, provocative testing, and interventional management Whether you're preparing for the ABA, ABPM, ABIPP, or FIPP boards, or looking to sharpen your clinical...
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Spine Pain, Facet Syndromes, and Interventional Concepts for the Anesthesia Boards
🔥 Episode Overview
In this episode of the AnesthesiaExam Podcast, David Rosenblum delivers a high-yield, board-focused review of spine pain concepts every anesthesiologist must know:
- Lumbar, cervical, and thoracic facet-mediated pain
- Key anatomy and spinal innervation patterns
- Medial branch blocks and radiofrequency ablation (RFA)
- Important clinical correlations for anesthesia and pain boards
This episode bridges the gap between anesthesiology board knowledge and real-world interventional pain practice.
🧠 Key Topics Covered
🦴 Facet-Mediated Spine Pain
- Common cause of axial back and neck pain
- Mechanical pain pattern:
- Worse with extension
- Improved with flexion
🔬 High-Yield Anatomy for Boards
- Dual innervation of facet joints
- L5–S1 facet → L5 dorsal ramus (classic exam question)
- C2–3 facet → third occipital nerve
💉 Diagnostic & Interventional Concepts
- Diagnosis via medial branch blocks (MBB)
- RFA for longer-term pain relief
- Understanding procedural anatomy is key for:
- Regional anesthesia
- Pain procedures
- Board exams
⚡ Why This Matters for Anesthesia Boards
Even if you don’t perform interventional pain procedures, these concepts are critical for:
- Spine anatomy questions
- Regional anesthesia understanding
- Pain management scenarios
- Oral boards and OSCE-style cases
🎯 Board Prep Takeaways
- Facet pain = axial, mechanical
- Dual innervation = high-yield test concept
- L5 dorsal ramus = commonly tested
- Understand difference between:
- Radicular vs axial pain
- Facet vs discogenic pain
🎓 Anesthesia Board Prep Resources
If you're preparing for the ABA Anesthesiology boards, start here:
👉 AnesthesiaExam Board Review Platform:
https://nrappain.org
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👉 Pain + Anesthesia Integrated Learning:
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🏆 Why Anesthesiologists Choose NRAP Academy
- Comprehensive ABA anesthesiology board prep
- Integrated pain + anesthesia curriculum
- High-yield MCQs and rapid review lectures
- Ultrasound and regional anesthesia content
- Real-world clinical correlations
🎤 Live Courses & Advanced Training
Enhance your skills beyond the boards:
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🔗 Connect & Learn More
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- 🎥 YouTube: NRAP Academy
- 🎓 Courses: Ultrasound + Regional Anesthesia
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