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First large-scale prospective study reports shows prevalence and pain severity

Researchers look at targeting pain-related anhedonia

Risk factor for poorer school function, as well

Tied to other illicit drug use, non-adherence to prescribed opioids

Catastrophizing is also a common feature

Sleep quality also not influenced by use

Self-blame from parent seen as particularly important factor

Competing demands on nurses seen as biggest barrier to optimal care

Most don't take all they're prescribed

TAMPA -- Physicians who specialize in pain medicine appear to be at greater risk of experiencing professional burnout than physicians in other specialties, researchers reported here.

TAMPA -- Caucasian women with light-colored eyes -- blue or green -- appear to tolerate pain better than Causcasian women with brown or hazel eyes, researchers reported here.