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Classification of Chronic Pain Now Free Online 

An updated, free version of what was formerly the popular softcover volume, Classification of Chronic Pain, is now exclusively available in downloadable PDFs on the IASP website. This popular publication provides researchers and clinicians dealing with pain an approved vocabulary, definitions, and codes for their field. Originally published in 1986 and updated in 1994, the book includes pain definitions (taxonomy) which were revised in 2011 and two areas – one section on Complex Regional Pain Syndromes (CRPS) and six sections on abdominal, pelvic, and urogenital pain – which were revised in 2012. Going forward, it will be updated on a periodic and continual basis by IASP’s pain experts. As part of educational mission, IASP is pleased to make this publication available free to all who are interested.

IASP would like to thank the members of the Special Interest Group on Pain of Urogenital Origin (now known as the SIG on Abdominal and Pelvic Pain) for their eight years of work developing the new classifications pertaining to their field. It's a tremendous effort and their dedication is impressive and admirable. The hardworking members are: Andrew Baranowski, Chairman of PUGO's Classification Committee, Paul Abrams, Richard Berger, Tony Buffington, Beverly Collett, Anton Emmanuel, Magnus Fall, Phil Hanno, Fred Howard, John Hughes, Curtis Nickel, Jorgen Nordling, Dean Tripp, Katy Vincent, Ursula Wesselmann, and Amanda C de C Williams.

World Congress on Pain

Session Recordings Now Available 

Recordings from the 14th World Congress on Pain are now available online. Access the Blue Sky portal to choose from among 85 presentations by the world's leading experts on pain, including 13 plenary lectures, two distinguished lectures, and 70 topical workshops featured over four days. Many of the recordings include the accompanying PowerPoint presentation shown to delegates at the Congress. Attendees to this year's Congress receive complimentary access to content recorded at the meeting. Everyone else can select from a variety of packages to purchase session recordings. Visit the Session Recordings page for more information.

Global Year Against Pain

Global Year Against Visceral Pain Launched!

The 2012-2013 Global Year Against Visceral Pain campaign launched on Monday, October 15, 2012! This year, the IASP initiative will focus global attention on pain that originates in or near the internal organs of the body. Visit the Global Year pages to download fact sheets, peruse a wide variety of resources, and to learn more about this campaign!

From the Secretariat

IASP Central Office Relocation

By the end of 2012, IASP plans to move from its office in Seattle to a new central office in Washington, D.C. The move is part of an overall strategy to realize IASP's strategic goals and strengthen the Association's international position. View answers to some frequently asked questions about the IASP move to Washington, D.C.