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      Saba Javed, M.D.

      Department of Pain Medicine, Division of Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine, and Pain Medicine

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      Present Title & Affiliation

      Primary Appointment

      Associate Professor, Department of Pain Medicine, Division of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

      Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment

      Associate Professor, Department of Pain Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas

      Education & Training

      Degree-Granting Education

      2014McGovern Medical School at UT Health, Houston, Texas, US, Medicine, MD
      2008University of Houston, Houston, Texas, US, Science, BS

      Postgraduate Training

      2025-nullMaster's in Clinical Research Design, Research and Medicine, MD Anderson Cancer Center
      2022-2023Clinical Fellowship, Health Education, UTH McGovern Medical School, Houston, Texas
      2018-2019Clinical Fellowship, Interventional Chronic Pain, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
      2015-2018Clinical Residency, Anesthesiology, UTH McGovern Medical School, Houston, Texas
      2014-2015Clinical Internship, Medicine, Loyola University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois

      Licenses & Certifications

      2024Texas Medical License
      2021Pain Medicine
      2020American Board of Anesthesiology

      Experience & Service

      Faculty Academic Appointments

      Assistant Professor, Pain Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2022 - 2025

      Assistant Professor, Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, UTH McGovern Medical School, Houston, TX, 2019 - 2022

      Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities

      Program Director, Department of Pain Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2025 - Present

      Journal Club Director, Department of Pain Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2022 - Present

      Associate Program Director, Department of Pain Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2022 - 2025

      Program Director, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, UTH McGovern Medical School, Houston, Texas, 2021 - 2022

      Course Director, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, UTH McGovern Medical School, Houston, Texas, 2020 - 2022

      Medical Director, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, UTH McGovern Medical School, Houston, Texas, 2020 - 2022

      Other Professional Positions

      Chair - Quality improvement and Safety, UTH McGovern Medical School, Houston, TX, 2021 - 2022

      Delegate - Texas Society of Anesthesiology Patient Safety Committee, Texas Society of Anesthesiology, Houston, TX, 2020 - 2022

      Chair - Diversity and Inclusion Committee, UTH McGovern Medical School, Houston, Texas, 2020 - 2022

      Medical School Admissions Committee - Board Member, UTH McGovern Medical School, Houston, TX, 2019 - 2022

      Intramural Institutional Committee Activities

      Member, Faculty Senate, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2023 - Present

      Member, Clinical Effectiveness Subcommittee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2023 - Present

      Member, Institutional Review Board Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2023 - Present

      Member, Medical Practice Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2022 - Present

      Member - Pain Medicine, Clinical Competency Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2022 - Present

      Member, Department Communications Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2022 - Present

      Extramural Institutional Committee Activities

      Meeting organizer, Annual Meeting Planning Committee, Texas Pain Society, 2023 - Present

      Board member, Cancer Pain Guidelines Committee, National Comprehensive Cancer Network, 2022 - Present

      Member, Medical School Admissions Committee, UTH McGovern Medical School, 2021 - Present

      Member, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, UTH McGovern Medical School, 2021 - 2023

      Member, Quality and Safety Committee, UTH McGovern Medical School, 2021 - 2022

      Member, Patient Safety Committee, Texas Society of Anesthesiology, 2020 - 2022

      Editorial Activities

      Associate Editor, Regional Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, 2023 - Present

      Section editor, Neuromodulation, 2023 - Present

      Editorial Board Member, Pain Physician, 2022 - Present

      Section Review Editor - Cancer Pain, Frontiers in Pain Research, 2022 - Present

      Honors & Awards

      2026Award for Educational Stewardship and Leadership, American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
      2026NANS Early Career Award, North American Neuromodulation Society
      2025Faculty Educator of the Year Award, MD Anderson Cancer Center
      2025Lisa Sterns Award, North American Neuromodulation Society
      2024Faculty of the Year, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
      2023Educator of the Year, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
      2022Outstanding Junior Researcher Award, UTH McGovern Medical School
      2022Dean's Teaching Excellence, UTH McGovern Medical School
      2021 - 2023Top Doctor, Houstonia Magazine
      2021Dean's Excellence in Teaching, UTH McGovern Medical School
      2021Top Doctors - Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Texas Magazine
      2019Outstanding Fellow of the Year, North American Neuromodulation Society
      2019Outstanding Pain Fellow Award, American Academy of Pain Medicine
      2018Outstanding Resident in Pediatric Anesthesiology, UTH McGovern Medical School
      2017 - 2018Outstanding Resident in Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, UTH McGovern Medical School
      2015Outstanding Intern Award, Loyola University Medical Center
      2012Research Grant - Summer Research Program, National Institute of Health (NIH)
      2010Research Grant - Summer Research Program, National Institute of Health (NIH)
      2008Summa Cum Laude, University of Houston

      Professional Memberships

      Texas Pain Society

      2025 - Present

      American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians

      2022 - Present

      National Comprehensive Cancer Network

      2022 - Present

      Texas Pain Society

      2022 - Present

      American Society of Anesthesiology

      2022 - 2023

      North American Neuromodulation Society

      2018 - Present

      American Society of Anesthesiology

      2014 - Present

      Texas Society of Anesthesiology

      2014 - 2016

      American Medical Women's Association

      2010 - Present

      Texas Medical Association

      2010 - Present

      Selected Presentations & Talks

      Local Presentations

      1. 2025. Use of Neuromodulation for Cancer Pain. Invited. Cancer Pain Management Symposium. Houston, Texas, US.
      2. 2025. Adult Learning. Invited. Pain Fellowship - Education Day. Houston, Texas, US.
      3. 2025. Use of Ketamine In Cancer Pain. Invited. Pain and Palliative Symposium. Houston, Texas, US.
      4. 2025. Interventional Therapies for Cancer Pain Management. Invited. Psychiatry Grand Rounds. Houston, Texas, US.
      5. 2025. Role of Ketamine for Cancer Pain. Invited. Opioid Crisis Seminar. Houston, Texas, US.
      6. 2025. Transitional Pain Service. Invited. Opioid Crisis Seminar. Houston, Texas, US.
      7. 2025. Role of Spinal Cord Stimulation for Cancer Pain. Invited. Journal Club Presenation. Houston, Texas, US.
      8. 2024. Ketamine for Cancer Pain. Invited. Supportive Care and Palliative Medicine Symposium. Houston, Texas, US.
      9. 2024. Use of Spinal Cord Stimulator for Cancer Pain. Invited. Pain Research Consortium Conference. Houston, TX, US.
      10. 2023. Use of Abdominal Binder Post Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant. Conference. American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine. Houston, TX, US.
      11. 2023. Use of Hight Intensity Laser Therapy for management of Facial Pain. Poster. MD Anderson Research Symposium. Houston, TX, US.
      12. 2023. Use of Abdominal Binder Post Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant. Conference. MD Anderson Research Symposium. Houston, TX, US.
      13. 2023. Spinal cord stimulation explant rate in oncological population. Poster. MD Anderson Research Symposium. Houston, TX, US.
      14. 2023. Telemedicine versus in-person learning in the post-COVID era. Conference. Advances in Teaching & Learning. Houston, TX, US.
      15. 2023. Neuromodulation for Cancer Pain. Invited. Division Grand Rounds. Houston, TX, US.
      16. 2023. Neuromodulation for Cancer Pain - Division Grand Rounds. Conference. MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
      17. 2021. Interventional pain procedures in management of acute and chronic pain after cardiothoracic surgery. Invited. Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery – grand rounds. Houston, TX, US.
      18. 2021. Interventional pain procedures in management of acute and chronic pain after cardiothoracic surgery. Conference. UT Health. Houston, TX, US.
      19. 2021. Implications of COVID-19 on chronic pain patients. Conference. Implications of COVID-19 on chronic pain patients. Houston, TX, US.

      Regional Presentations

      1. 2025. Ultrasound Workshop - Head and Neck procedures. Invited. Texas Pain Society, US.
      2. 2024. Neuromodulation Device Explant Rate Among Cancer Patients: A Retrospective Review. Conference. American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians. Dallas, TX, US.
      3. 2024. Prevalence of abnormal urine drug tests during COVID-19 pandemic in the cancer patient population. Conference. American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians. Dallas, TX, US.
      4. 2024. Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Pediatric Cancer Pain. Conference. Dallas, TX, US.
      5. 2022. Use of Peripheral Nerve Stimulator for Pain Management of Shoulder Pathological Fracture. Conference. Round Rock, TX, US.
      6. 2022. Use of Stellate Ganglion Block to treat Anosmia and Aguesia. Abstract presentation. Conference. Use of Stellate Ganglion Block to treat Anosmia and Aguesia. Abstract presentation. Round Rock, TX, US.
      7. 2022. Use of Peripheral Nerve Stimulator for Lumbar Axial Pain after Numerous Radiofrequency Ablations. Conference. Use of Peripheral Nerve Stimulator for Lumbar Axial Pain after Numerous Radiofrequency Ablations. Round Rock, TX, US.

      National Presentations

      1. 2025. Cadaver Workshop - Abdominal procedures and neuromodulation under fluoroscopy. Invited. American Society of Regional Anesthesiology Meeting, US.
      2. 2025. Use of Ketamine for Cancer Pain. Invited. MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, Texas, US.
      3. 2025. Transitional Pain Service. Invited. Opioid Crisis Seminar. Houston, Texas, US.
      4. 2025. Interventional Therapies for Cancer Pain Management. Invited. World Academy of Pain Medicine United. Tampa, Florida, US.
      5. 2025. Alternative uses of Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation. Invited. North American Neuromodulation Society. Orlando, Florida, US.
      6. 2025. Use of Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. Invited. North American Neuromodulation Society. Orlando, Florida, US.
      7. 2025. Use of Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Cancer Pain. Invited. North American Neuromodulation Society. Orlando, Florida, US.
      8. 2024. Serotonin syndrome from combination hydrocodone and cyclobenzaprine in cerebral palsy. Conference. American Academy of Pain Medicine. Scottsdale, AZ, US.
      9. 2024. Spinal cord stimulation explant rate in oncological population. Conference. North American Neuromodulation Society. Las Vegas, NV, US.
      10. 2024. Use of High Intensity Laser Therapy for management of Trigeminal Neuralgia Pain. Conference. North American Neuromodulation Society. Las Vegas, NV, US.
      11. 2024. Spinal Cord Stimulator for Facial Pain. Conference. North American Neuromodulation Society. Las Vegas, NV, US.
      12. 2023. Use of Glossopharyngeal nerve block for cancer related oral pain. Conference. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. New Orleans, LA, US.
      13. 2023. Temporary Percutaneous Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Cancer Related Pain: A Retrospective Review. Conference. American Society of Pain and Neuroscience. Miami, FL, US.
      14. 2023. Use of dorsal root ganglion stimulation for chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy. Conference. Use of dorsal root ganglion stimulation for chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy. National Harbor, MD, US.
      15. 2023. Peripheral nerve stimulation for back pain in patients with multiple myeloma as bridge therapy to radiation treatment. Conference. Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Back Pain in Patients with Multiple Myeloma as Bridge Therapy to Radiation Treatment. National Harbor, MD, US.
      16. 2023. Risk factors in perioperative surgical site infections. Conference. Risk factors in perioperative surgical site infections. National Harbor, MD, US.
      17. 2023. Case of serotonin syndrome from combination cyclobenzaprine and hydrocodone in patient with cerebral palsy. Conference. Case of serotonin syndrome from combination cyclobenzaprine and hydrocodone in patient with cerebral palsy. National Harbor, MD, US.
      18. 2023. Use of combination spinal cord stimulation and dorsal root ganglion stimulation for trials. Conference. Use of combination spinal cord stimulation and dorsal root ganglion stimulation for trials. National Harbor, MD, US.
      19. 2023. Use of peripheral nerve stimulation for management of pars plana fracture pain. Conference. Use of peripheral nerve stimulation for management of pars plana fracture pain. National Harbor, MD, US.
      20. 2023. Lumbar facet pain in cancer patients. Conference. Lumbar facet pain in cancer patients. Orlando, FL, US.
      21. 2023. Use of SCS and DRG combination therapy trial in patient with complex spinal cord tumor. Conference. Orlando, FL, US.
      22. 2022. Use of Neuromodulation for Treatment of Abdominal Pain: A Narrative Review. Invited. American Society of Anesthesiologists - Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA, US.
      23. 2022. Topical Capsaicin as a Prophylactic Treatment for Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN). Conference. American Society of Regional Anesthesiology Pain Conference. Orlando, FL, US.
      24. 2022. Use of Neuromodulation for Treatment of Abdominal Pain: a Narrative Review. Conference. Use of Neuromodulation for Treatment of Abdominal Pain: a Narrative Review. New Orleans, LA, US.
      25. 2022. The quality of complex regional pain syndrome management using the appraisal guidelines for research & evaluation (AGREE) II. Conference. The quality of complex regional pain syndrome management using the appraisal guidelines for research & evaluation (AGREE) II. Las Vegas, NV, US.
      26. 2022. Neuromodulation and Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: a Literature Review. Conference. American Society of Regional Anesthesiology Pain Conference. Orlando, FL, US.
      27. 2022. Use of Stellate Ganglion Block to treat Long-Covid Symptoms. Conference. Use of Stellate Ganglion Block to treat Long-Covid Symptoms. Orlando, FL, US.
      28. 2022. Use of Neuromodulation for Treatment of Abdominal Pain: A Narrative Review. Conference. Use of Neuromodulation for Treatment of Abdominal Pain: A Narrative Review. New Orleans, LA, US.
      29. 2021. Management of pulmonary hypertensive pain crisis: A Case Report. Medically challenging case. Conference. Management of pulmonary hypertensive pain crisis: A Case Report. Medically challenging case. San Diego, CA, US.
      30. 2021. COVID-19 and myofascial pain syndrome. Medically challenging case. Conference. COVID-19 and myofascial pain syndrome. Medically challenging case. San Diego, CA, US.
      31. 2021. Management of chronic pain in patient with Ehlers Danlos Syndromes. Conference. Management of chronic pain in patient with Ehlers Danlos Syndromes. San Diego, CA, US.
      32. 2020. Associated mood changes with naloxegol therapy for opioid-induced constipation in a patient with psychiatric disease. Medically challenging case. Conference. Associated mood changes with naloxegol therapy for opioid-induced constipation in a patient with psychiatric disease. Medically challenging case. San Diego, CA, US.
      33. 2020. Unsuccessful spinal cord stimulator re-trial from failure to capture in a patient with prior successful trial but failed implant attempt due to lack of parethesia. Medically challenging case. Conference. Unsuccessful spinal cord stimulator re-trial from failure to capture in a patient with prior successful trial but failed implant attempt due to lack of parethesia. Medically challenging case. Las Vegas, NV, US.
      34. 2020. Predictors of response to medial branch block, radiofrequency ablation or facet joint injections: a retrospective study. Conference. North American Neuromodulation Society Meeting. Las Vegas, NV, US.
      35. 2020. Treatment of Severe Chest Pain from Tietze Syndrome with Cryoneurolysis. Medically challenging case. Conference. American Society of Anesthesiologists. Washington, DC, US.
      36. 2020. Treatment of severe chest pain from Cloves Syndrome with intercostal nerve block: A Case Report. Medically challenging case. Conference. Treatment of severe chest pain from Cloves Syndrome with intercostal nerve block: A Case Report. Medically challenging case. Washington, DC, US.
      37. 2020. Treatment of Severe Chest Pain from Cloves Syndrome with Intercostal nerve block. Medically challenging case. Conference. Treatment of Severe Chest Pain from Cloves Syndrome with Intercostal nerve block. Medically challenging case. Washington, DC, US.
      38. 2019. Cervical and thoracic spinal cord stimulator lead placement for management of neuropathic pain in upper and lower extremities due to Raynaud’s syndrome. Medically challenging case. Conference. Cervical and thoracic spinal cord stimulator lead placement for management of neuropathic pain in upper and lower extremities due to Raynaud’s syndrome. Medically challenging case. Houston, TX, US.
      39. 2019. Management of spinal cord stimulator battery site pain due to irritation of cluneal nerves. Medically challenging case. Conference. Management of spinal cord stimulator battery site pain due to irritation of cluneal nerves. Medically challenging case. Orlando, FL, US.
      40. 2019. Four spinal cord stimulator leads placement (bilateral cervical and thoracic) for management of neuropathic pain in upper and lower extremities due to Raynaud’s syndrome. Medically challenging case. Conference. Four spinal cord stimulator leads placement (bilateral cervical and thoracic) for management of neuropathic pain in upper and lower extremities due to Raynaud’s syndrome. Medically challenging case. Las Vegas, NV, US.
      41. 2019. Improvement of pain in non-dermatomal (unexpected) region from spinal cord stimulator burst stimulation technology. Medically challenging case. Conference. Improvement of pain in non-dermatomal (unexpected) region from spinal cord stimulator burst stimulation technology. Medically challenging case. Las Vegas, NV, US.
      42. 2018. Stability and compatibility of drug mixtures from intrathecal pump using high performance liquid chromatography. Invited. American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA, US.
      43. 2018. Nasopharyngeal airway assisted awake fiberoptic intubation for patient with acute epiglottitis. Medically challenging case. Conference. American Society of Anesthesiologists. San Francisco, CA, US.
      44. 2018. Stability and compatibility of drug mixtures from intrathecal pump using high performance liquid chromatography. Conference. Stability and compatibility of drug mixtures from intrathecal pump using high performance liquid chromatography. San Francisco, CA, US.
      45. 2018. Anesthetic management of super-morbidly obese parturient for cesarean delivery. Medically challenging case. Conference. Anesthetic management of super-morbidly obese parturient for cesarean delivery. Medically challenging case. San Francisco, CA, US.
      46. 2017. Use of sphenopalatine ganglion block for post-dural puncture headache. Medically challenging case. Conference. American Society of Anesthesiologists. Boston, MA, US.
      47. 2017. Management of Intrathecal pump therapy during pregnancy. Medically challenging case. Conference. American Society of Anesthesiologists. Boston, MA, US.
      48. 2016. Use of phenobarbital for sedation in the intensive care unit. Medically challenging case. Conference. Use of phenobarbital for sedation in the intensive care unit. Medically challenging case. Chicago, IL, US.

      International Presentations

      1. 2025. Role of Multimodal Pain Management in Cancer Pain. Invited. Brazil Pain Society, US.
      2. 2024. Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Cancer Pain. Invited. Korean Pain Society, KR.
      3. 2023. Neuromodulation for Cancer Pain. Invited, JO.
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      Grant & Contract Support

      Date: 2024 - Present
      Title:Fellowship Grant
      Funding Source:Medtronic
      Role:PI
      Date: 2024 - Present
      Title:RESEARCH GRANT SUPPORT
      Funding Source:AVERITAS
      Role:PI
      Date: 2023 - Present
      Title:SPR Sprint Research Grant Support
      Funding Source:SPR/Sprint
      Role:PI
      Date: 2023 - Present
      Title:Internal Grant Support
      Funding Source:Charitable Gift Giving
      Role:PI
      Date: 2012 - Present
      Title:Research Grant - Summer Research Program
      Funding Source:NIH/NCI
      Role:Collaborator
      Date: 2010 - Present
      Title:Research Grant - Summer Research Program
      Funding Source:NIH/NCI
      Role:Collaborator

      Selected Publications

      Peer-Reviewed Articles

      1. Kao, G, Javed, S, De Asis, O, Wang, J, Sun, X. Bridging the Gap. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management 72(2):231-239, 2026. e-Pub 2026. PMID: 42105883.
      2. Rayasam, SS, Javed, S. Use of Suzetrigine for Treatment of Refractory Trigeminal Neuralgia in Four Patients. A and A Practice 20(6):e02221, 2026. e-Pub 2026. PMID: 42228878.
      3. Catalanotto, M, Kim, SJ, Javed, S. Gender Disparities in Interventional Pain Medicine. Pain Practice 26(5), 2026. e-Pub 2026. PMID: 42093116.
      4. Bautista, A, Barad, M, Emerick, TD, Eshraghi, Y, Lawson, P, Javed, S, Suvar, T, Oryhan, C, Wright, T, Noon, K. Match Program Signaling in Pain Medicine Fellowship Applications. Pain physician 29(3):245-250, 2026. e-Pub 2026. PMID: 42263305.
      5. Bautista, A, Barad, M, Emerick, TD, Eshraghi, Y, Lawson, P, Javed, S, Suvar, T, Oryhan, C, Wright, T, Noon, K. Match Program Signaling in Pain Medicine Fellowship Applications. Pain physician 29(3):245-250, 2026. e-Pub 2026. PMID: 42263305.
      6. Vu, P, Javed, S. Multimodal or Polypharmacy? A Matter of Prescription. A and A Practice 20(5), 2026. e-Pub 2026. PMID: 42172474.
      7. Kim, SJ, Dougherty, PM, Abdi, S, Javed, S. Gait as a quantitative indicator of the severity of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. Supportive Care in Cancer 34(3), 2026. e-Pub 2026. PMID: 41774176.
      8. Ganji-Angirekula, S, Segada, NW, Hasan, P, Grace, P, Wang, J, Sun, X, Javed, S. Prevalence of PD-1 Inhibitor-Associated Peripheral Neuropathy. Life 16(1), 2026. e-Pub 2026. PMID: 41598188.
      9. Brown, AV, Nwankwo, A, Ege, E, Wang, J, Sun, X, Karri, J, Dougherty, PM, Abdi, S, Huh, BK, D'Souza, RS, Javed, S. Risk Factors of Chemotherapy-Induced Painful Peripheral Neuropathy. Pain physician 29(3):269-279, 2026. e-Pub 2026. PMID: 42263313.
      10. Kim, SJ, Cao, K, Dougherty, PM, McDonough, KE, Javed, S. Gender-Specific Behavior Reductions in Spontaneous Locomotive and Rearing in a Rat Model of Paclitaxel-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy. Journal of Pain Research 19, 2026. e-Pub 2026. PMID: 42183037.
      11. Javed S, Parmer. Optimizing PNS lead placement for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy: a preliminary clinical study. Pain Manag 27(27):1-8, 2026. e-Pub 2026. PMID: 41590999.
      12. D'Souza RS, Yu Y, Karri J, Javed S, Her YF, Singh V, Reeves J, Chai N, Hoffmann C, Warner DO, Hussain N. Prognostic Value of 60-Day Temporary Peripheral Nerve Stimulation in Predicting Analgesic Outcomes After Permanent Peripheral Nerve Stimulator Implantation: A Multicenter Analysis. Neuromodulation S1094-7159(25):1158, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 41379062.
      13. Babcock L, Huh BK, Javed S. High-intensity light therapy for post-interventional complications and pain after minimally invasive spinal procedures: a case series. Lasers in Med Sci 41(1), 2025. PMID: 41706322.
      14. Mireles J, Huh A, Wang J, Sun X, Nalli S, Javed S, Huh BK. Impact of Glycemic Control on Surgical Site Infections in Neuromodulation Pain Procedures. Pain Physician 28(6):539-544, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 41337766.
      15. Nwankwo A, Martinez D, Li D, Karri J, Wang EJ, Huh B, Javed S. The use of antihistamine and antihistamine-like drugs for cancer-related pain: a narrative review. Support Care Cancer 33(12):1112, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 41272317.
      16. Javed S. Looming Concerns with Gabapentin Oversight: Regulations, Roadblocks, Balancing Safety and Access. Pain Practice. e-Pub 2025.
      17. Catalanotto M, Javed S. Gender Disparity Amongst Pain Physicians in an Academic Setting. Pain Practice. e-Pub 2025.
      18. Kim SJ, Dougherty PM, Abdi S, Javed S. Quantitative Evaluation of Tonic Spinal Cord Stimulation in Treating Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: A Single-Center Prospective Cohort Exploratory Pilot Study. Neuromodulation S1094-7159(25):1030, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 41105072.
      19. Blazek G, Mamun N, Javed S. Comparative Effectiveness of Dorsal Root Ganglion and Spinal Cord Stimulation in Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: A Single-Center Retrospective Case Series. Neuromodulation S1094-7159(25):1040-2, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 41165631.
      20. Vu PD, Mamun N, Feng L, Krause KJ, Huh B, D'Souza RS, Javed S. Global usage of spinal cord stimulation therapy for chronic pain syndromes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Reg Anesth Pain Med(2025):106806, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 40889801.
      21. Barnes, RC, Banjara, S, Oliver, AG, Coulter, M, Alanis, A, Castro-Piedras, I, Ponomarev, I, Javed, S, Almodovar, S, Guindon, J. Breast Cancer Cell Lines AT-3 and E0771 Decrease Mechanical and Cold Sensitivity, Along With Oestrous Cycle and Inflammatory Marker Alterations, in Wild-Type C57BL/6J Female Mice. European Journal of Pain 29(6), 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 40580179.
      22. Swarm, R, Youngwerth, JM, Agne, JL, Anitescu, M, Are, M, Buga, S, Butler, T, Chwistek, M, Cleary, JF, Copenhaver, D, Coyne, CJ, Craig, D, Finnes, H, Greenlee, H, Gupta, M, Hansen, E, Javed, S, Kandil, E, Mackey, S, McDonald, A, McGrath, K, Moryl, N, Nesbit, SA, Noonan, M, Norris, J, Paice, JA, Prsic, E, Rabow, MW, Rickerson, E, Sindt, J, Smith, M, Vorenkamp, K, Bruce, JY, Yoo, S, Cunningham, R, Gurski, LA, Jones, F. Adult Cancer Pain, Version 2.2025. JNCCN Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network 23(7), 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 40639401.
      23. Javed S. Risk Factors for development of chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy. Pain Phys. e-Pub 2025.
      24. Swarm RA, Youngwerth JM, Javed S, Agne JL. NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines In Oncology. J Natl Compr Canc Netw 23(7):e250032, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 40639401.
      25. Javed S, Lam L, Nwankwo A, Komachkov Z. Patient-Reported Outcomes with Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Low Back Pain from Vertebral Plana Deformities. J Clin Med 14(11):3964, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 40507726.
      26. Sheen, S, Hasan, P, Sun, X, Wang, J, Tatsui, CE, Nouri, KH, Javed, S. Retrospective Analysis of Cement Extravasation Rates in Vertebroplasty, Kyphoplasty, and Bone Tumor Radiofrequency Ablation. Journal of Clinical Medicine 14(9), 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 40363941.
      27. Kao, G, Parmar, J, Javed, S. Burden of Emotional Stress in Chronic Pain Care. Current Pain and Headache Reports 29(1), 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 40394430.
      28. Javed S, Ganji-Angirekula S. Peripheral nerve stimulation: recent advances and future directions. Pain Manag 15(4):173-175, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 40202491.
      29. Malik A, Javed S. Does Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy Fall Within the Spectrum of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome? A Narrative Review. Curr Pain Headache Rep 21(29):77, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 40257707.
      30. Parmar J, Malik A, Zemmedhun G, Javed S. Short-term clinical outcomes and safety of the SpineJack implant system for the treatment of pathological vertebral compression fractures in cancer patients: A retrospective analysis. 25(3):e70020. doi: 10.1111/papr.70020. Pain Pract 25(3), 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 40052575.
      31. Karri J, Sivanesan E, Gulati A, Singh V, Sheen S, Yalamuru B, Wang EJ, Javed S, Chung M, Sohini R, Hussain N, D'Souza RS. Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Pain Management: A Survey of Clinical Practice Patterns. Neuromodulation 28(2):348-361, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 39396358.
      32. D'Souza RS, Saini C, Hussain N, Javed S, Prokop L, Her YF. Global estimates of prevalence of chronic painful neuropathy among patients with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy: systematic review and meta-analysis of data from 28 countries, 2000-24. Reg Anesth Pain Med:106299, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 39880412.
      33. Vu PD, Mach S, Javed S. Neurostimulation for the Treatment of Cancer-Induced Pain: A Scoping Review. Neuromodulation 28(2):191-203, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 39601731.
      34. Vu PD, D'Souza RS, Javed S. An Algorithmic Overview of Advanced Pain Therapies: A Narrative Review. Curr Pain Headache Rep 29(1):36, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 39869170.
      35. Vu PD, Mach S, Javed S. Neurostimulation for the Treatment of Cancer-Induced Pain: A Scoping Review. Neuromodulation S1094-7159(24):1196-6, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 39601731.
      36. Malik A, D'Souza RS, Karri J, Javed S. Cervical Spinal Cord Stimulation for Treatment of Sympathetically Mediated Orofacial Pain. Neuromodulation 27(8):1321-1329, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 39412462.
      37. Karri J, Sivanesan E, Gulati A, Singh V, Sheen S, Yalamuru B, Wang EJ, Javed S, Chung M, Sohini R, Hussain N, D'Souza RS. Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Pain Management: A Survey of Clinical Practice Patterns. Neuromodulation S1094-7159(24):676-7, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 39396358.
      38. D'Souza R, Javed S, Her YF, Hussain N, Karri J, Schatman ME, Calodney AK, Lam C, Buchheit T, Boettcher BJ, Chang Chien GC, Pritzlaff SG, Centeno C, Shapiro SA, Klasova J, Grider JS, Hubbard R, Ege E, Johnson S, Epstein MH, Kubrova E, Ramadan ME, Moreira AM, Vardhan S, Eshraghi Y, Abdullah NM, Christo PJ, Diwan S, Hassett LC, Sayed D, Deer T. Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines on Regenerative Medicine Treatment for Chronic Pain: A Consensus Report from a Multispecialty Working Group. J Pain Research 11(17):2951-3001, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 39282657.
      39. Yoon, SH, Huh, BK, Abdi, S, Javed, S. The efficacy of high-intensity laser therapy in wound healing: a narrative review. Lasers In Medical Science 39(1):208, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 39096352.
      40. West T, Hussain N, Bhatia A, ElSaban M, Kilgore AE, Palettas M, Abdel-Rasoul M, Javed S, D'Souza RS. Pain intensity and opioid consumption after temporary and permanent peripheral nerve stimulation: a 2-year multicenter analysis. Reg Anesth Pain Med:105704, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 39060006.
      41. West T, Hussain N, Bhatia A, ElSaban M, Kilgore AE, Palettas M, Abdel-Rasoul M, Javed S, D'Souza RS. Pain intensity and opioid consumption after temporary and permanent peripheral nerve stimulation: a 2-year multicenter analysis. Reg Anesth Pain Med 50(11):865-872, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 39060006.
      42. Sheen S, Riazuddin I, Javed S. Suprascapular nerve peripheral nerve stimulation for pediatric cancer pain. Pain Manag 14(5-6):1-4, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 39056193.
      43. Nwankwo A, Koyyalagunta D, Huh B, D'Souza RS, Javed S. A comprehensive review of the typical and atypical side effects of gabapentin. Pain Pract 24(8):1051-1058, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38949515.
      44. Vu PD, McDonough KE, Dougherty PM, D'Souza RS, Javed S. Psychophysical and Functional Outcomes in Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy After Spinal Cord Stimulation: A Narrative Review and Case Series. Neuromodulation 27(8):1305-1320, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 39078349.
      45. Ege E, Koyyalagunta L, Javed S. Not a match: Why women are not choosing pain medicine. Pain Pract 24(8):978-982, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38828916.
      46. Brown A, Javed S. Peripheral nerve stimulation for an adolescent girl with Ewing Sarcoma. Pain Management Case Reports 8(3):103, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 40590597.
      47. Bansal V, Lam L, Brown AV, Javed S. Prevalence of abnormal urine drug tests during COVID-19 pandemic in the cancer patient population: retrospective study. Pain Manag 14(3):129-138, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38375593.
      48. Yoon SH, Tabansi P, Javed S. Peripheral nerve stimulation for psoas muscle pain. Pain Manag 14(3):119-124, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38440795.
      49. Manchikanti, L, Sanapati, M, Soin, A, Kaye, AD, Kaye, AM, Solanki, DR, Chen, GH, Nampiaparampil, DE, Knezevic, NN, Christo, P, Bautista, A, Karri, J, Shah, S, Helm, S, Navani, A, Wargo, BW, Gharibo, CG, Rosenblum, D, Luthra, K, Patel, KG, Javed, S, Reuland, W, Gupta, M, Abd-Elsayed, A, Limerick, G, Pasupuleti, R, Schwartz, G, Chung, M, Slavin, KV, Pampati, V, Hirsch, JA. Comprehensive Evidence-Based Guidelines for Implantable Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS) in the Management Of Chronic Pain. Pain physician 27(S9):S115-S191, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 39565237.
      50. Ye, AL, Javed, S, Driver, LC. Navigating the evolving post-pandemic ethics of chronic pain care. Pain management 14(2):49-52, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38240049.
      51. Sudek, EW, Mach, S, Huh, BK, Javed, S. Use of Temporary Percutaneous Peripheral Nerve Stimulation in an Oncologic Population. Neuromodulation 27(1):118-125, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 37715753.
      52. Sudek, EW, Javed, S. Performing advanced fluoroscopic procedures during pregnancy. Pain Practice 24(1):238-239, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 37605300.
      53. Javed S, Alnatour O. The effects of COVID-19 on chronic pain patients: an observational survey study. Clin. Case Studies 3(5):15, 2024. e-Pub 2024.
      54. Javed S, Alnatour O. The use of spinal cord stimulators for the treatment of abdominal pain: a comprehensive review. Clin. Case Studies 3(5):25-29, 2024. e-Pub 2024.
      55. Martinez, DM, Huh, BK, Javed, S. Use of high-intensity laser therapy for treatment of trigeminal neuralgia. Pain management 13(12):709-716, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 38189105.
      56. Bansal, V, Pingenot, EA, Huh, BK, Javed, S. Trends of opioid prescription in cancer patients utilizing telemedicine. Pain management 13(9):509-517, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37814828.
      57. Ege, E, Briggi, D, Mach, S, Huh, BK, Javed, S. Dorsal root ganglion stimulation for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. Pain Practice 23(7):793-799, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37260046.
      58. Ege, E, Briggi, D, Javed, S, Huh, AS, Huh, BK. Risk factors for surgical site infection in advanced neuromodulation pain procedures. Pain management 13(7):397-404, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37503743.
      59. Bansal, V, Aranke, M, Vu, P, Javed, S. Serotonin syndrome from combination hydrocodone and cyclobenzaprine in a patient with cerebral palsy. Pain management 13(6):329-334, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37458236.
      60. Gullapalli PA, Javed S. Multidisciplinary chronic pain management strategies in patients with Ehlers-Danlos syndromes. Pain Manag 13(1):5-14, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36305215.
      61. Mach S, Javed S, Chen GH, Huh BK. Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Back Pain in Patients with Multiple Myeloma as Bridge Therapy to Radiation Treatment: A Case Series. Neuromodulation 23(3):S1094-7159, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36870933.
      62. Mayank A, Kolcun G, Huh BK, Javed S. Neuromodulation and Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: A Literature Review. Practical Pain Management 12(1), 2023. e-Pub 2023.
      63. Kolcun G, Huh BK, Javed S. Topical Capsaicin as a Prophylactic Treatment for Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN): Case series. Pain Med Case Reports 7:331-336, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 40929602.
      64. Alnatour O, Javed S. Use of Stellate Ganglion for Treatment of Long-Covid: case series. Pain Med Case Reports 7(2):63-68, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 40960330.
      65. Javed S, Perry K, Huh BK. Use of peripheral nerve stimulation for treatment of pain from vertebral plana fracture: A case report. Frontiers in Pain Research 12(3), 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36713642.
      66. Shakil M, Fatima S, Muazzam A, Amjad M, Javed S. Assessment of risk perception and adoption of safety measures during Covid-19 pandemic in Pakistan: a survey study through mobile application. J Ambient Intell Humaniz Comput:1-6, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 36320348.
      67. Javed S, Tabansi P. Use of intercostal nerve block for chest wall pain in a patient with CLOVES syndrome. Pain Manag 12(6):681-685, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35801429.
      68. Patel J, Javed S. Myofascial pain syndrome and SARS-CoV-2: a case series. Pain Manag 12(3):255-260, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 34601951.
      69. Javed S, Kang W, Black C, Chorath K, Johal J, Huh BK. A Systematic Appraisal of Clinical Practice Guidelines for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Using the AGREE II Instrument. Pain Manag 12(8):951-960, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 36193759.
      70. Javed S, Chen J. Family history of sacroiliac joint pain as a risk factor for development of sacroiliac joint pain: a case-control study. Pain Med Case Reports 6(8):321-325, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 41299961.
      71. Javed S, Perry K, Mach S, Huh B. Case report: Use of peripheral nerve stimulation for treatment of pain from vertebral plana fracture. Front Pain Res (Lausanne) 3:1088097, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 36713642.
      72. Nagda N, Javed S. Associated mood changes with naloxegol therapy for opioid-induced constipation in a patient with psychiatric disease. Pain Manag 12(1):13-16, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 34284647.
      73. Javed S, Abdi S. Use of anticonvulsants and antidepressants for treatment of complex regional pain syndrome: a literature review. Pain Manag 11(2):189-199, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33183126.
      74. Javed S, Chen J, Huh B. Predictors of response to medial branch block, radiofrequency ablation or facet joint injections: a retrospective study. Pain Manag 11(2):145-149, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33350329.
      75. Javed S, Huh BK. An approach to psychological assessment in patient undergoing spinal cord stimulator placement. IPM Reports 3(5):157-161, 2020. e-Pub 2020.
      76. Javed S, Hung J, Huh BK. Impact of COVID-19 on chronic pain patients: a pain physician's perspective. Pain Manag 10(5):275-277, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32772631.
      77. Javed S, Viswanathan A, Abdi S. Cordotomy for Intractable Cancer Pain: A Narrative Review. Pain Physician 23(3):283-292, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32517394.
      78. Javed S, Nouri K. Unsuccessful spinal cord stimulation re-trial from failure to capture in a patient with prior successful trial but failed implant attempt due to lack of paresthesia. IPM Reports 4(3):71-76, 2020. e-Pub 2020.
      79. Roldan CJ, Javed S, Cata J. Sacroiliitis in cancer patients: a review of current literature. Pain Manag 10(2):107-115, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32162600.
      80. Javed S, Huh B. Stability and compatibility of drug mixtures from intrathecal pump using high performance liquid chromatography. IPM Reports 4(1):15-21, 2020. e-Pub 2020.
      81. Rhett E, Javed S. Anesthetic management of long bone fracture. Anesthesia Toolbox, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
      82. Javed S, Tyring SK. Treatment of molluscum contagiosum with ingenol mebutate. J Am Acad Dermatol 70(5):e105, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 24742851.
      83. Javed S, Javed SA, Mays RM, Tyring SK. Clinical characteristics and awareness of skin cancer in Hispanic patients. Dermatol Online J 19(9):19623, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 24050296.
      84. Javed S, Khan F, Ramirez-Fort M, Tyring SK. Bites and mites: prevention and protection of vector-borne disease. Curr Opin Pediatr 25(4):488-91, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 23838834.
      85. Javed S, Javed F, Mays RM, Tyring SK. Herpes zoster vaccine awareness among people = 50 years of age and its implications on immunization. Dermatol Online J 18(8):2, 2012. e-Pub 2012. PMID: 22948052.
      86. Javed S, Javed SA, Tyring SK. Varicella vaccines. Curr Opin Infect Dis 25(2):135-40, 2012. e-Pub 2012. PMID: 22123665.
      87. Hernandez PO, Javed S, Mendoza N, Lapolla W, Hicks LD, Tyring SK. Family history and herpes zoster risk in the era of shingles vaccination. J Clin Virol 52(4):344-8, 2011. e-Pub 2011. PMID: 21924676.
      88. Javed S, Kamili QU, Mendoza N, Tyring SK. Possible association of lower rate of postherpetic neuralgia in patients on anti-tumor necrosis factor-α. J Med Virol 83(11):2051-5, 2011. e-Pub 2011. PMID: 21915882.
      89. Javed S, Hoffman DM. Synthesis of zinc trisubstituted hydrazido complexes and ortho-metalation of 4-(dimethylamino)pyridine. Dalton Trans 39(47):11439-44, 2010. e-Pub 2010. PMID: 20976345.
      90. Soriaga R, Javed S, Hoffman D M. Synthesis of copper(I) complexes with ketimide and hydrazide ligands. J. Clust. Sci(21(3)):567-575, 2010. e-Pub 2010.
      91. Jimenez E, Javed S, Hoffman DM. Synthesis and structure of a hafnium silylamide complex and the chemical vapor deposition of HfxSi1-xO2 films. Inorganica. Chimica. Acta 362 (2):385-388, 2009. e-Pub 2009.
      92. Javed S, Hoffman DM. Synthesis of zinc hydrazonide complexes. Inorg Chem 47(24):11984-92, 2008. e-Pub 2008. PMID: 19007159.
      93. Suh S, Minnea LA, Javed S, Hoffman DM. Synthesis of ethyl zinc fluoroalkoxide complexes and the crystal structure of [EtZn(py){μ-OCH(CF3)2}]2. Polyhedron:513-516, 2008. e-Pub 2008.
      94. Javed S, Hoffman DM. Synthesis of aluminum hydrazonido complexes. Eur. J Inorg Chem(33):5251-5256, 2008. e-Pub 2008.
      95. Lehn JS, Javed S, Hoffman DM. Synthesis of zirconium, hafnium, and tantalum complexes with sterically demanding hydrazide ligands. Inorg Chem 46(3):993-1000, 2007. e-Pub 2007. PMID: 17257043.
      96. Lehn JS, Javed S, Hoffman DM. New precursors for the chemical vapor deposition of zirconium and hafnium oxide films. Chemical Vapor Deposition(12):280-284, 2006. e-Pub 2006.

      Review Articles

      1. Chwistek, M, Kinczewski, L, Buga, S, Agne, JL, Moryl, N, Kandil, E, Gupta, M, Anitescu, M, Javed, S, Noonan, M, Sherry, D. Buprenorphine for Cancer Pain. JNCCN Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network 24(6), 2026. e-Pub 2026. PMID: 42297008.
      2. Brown A, Lam L, Huh B, D'Souza RS, Javed S. Atypical Applications of Neuromodulation for Non-Painful Conditions. Curr Pain Headache Rep 29(1):82, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 40317388.

      Other Articles

      1. Enaohwo O, Bansal V, Javed S Impact of Tunneling on Lead Migration in Peripheral Nerve Stimulation: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Neuromodulation S1094-7159(26):00013-9, 2026. PMID: 41823893.
      2. Javed S, Mehta J Use of phenobarbital for sedation in the intensive care unit. American Society of Anesthesiology - National Meeting.

      Editorials

      1. Javed S, Driver LC, Karri J. Looming Concerns With Gabapentin Oversight: Balancing Safety and Access. Pain Pract 26(5):e70158, 2026. PMID: 42060456.
      2. Hasan, P, Sheen, S, Javed, S. Comparing Cement Extravasation Rates: Operative Notes Versus Manual Imaging Review. Pain Practice 25(6), 2025. PMID: 40539839.

      Abstracts

      1. Javed S. Methadone and the risk of QT prolongation. American Society of Regional Anesthesiology.
      2. Javed S, Le C. Management of intrathecal pump therapy during pregnancy. American Society of Anesthesiology - National Meeting.
      3. Javed S, Maldonado S. Use of sphenopalatine ganglion block for post dural puncture headache. American Society of Anesthesiology - National Meeting.
      4. Javed S, Norrell S. Anesthetic management of super morbidly obese parturient for cesarean delivery. American Society of Anesthesiology - National Meeting.
      5. Javed S, Huh BK. Use of SCS and DRG combination therapy trial in patient with complex spinal cord tumor. American Academy of Pain Physician.
      6. Javed S, Huh BK. Stability and compatibility of drug mixtures from intrathecal pump using high performance liquid chromatography. American Society of Anesthesiology - National meeting.
      7. Javed S, Bogomolny Y. Nasopharyngeal airway assisted awake fiberoptic intubation for patient with acute epiglottitis. American Society of Anesthesiology - National Meeting.
      8. Javed S, Huh BK. Improvement of pain in non-dermatomal region from spinal cord stimulator burst stimulation technology. Global Academic Programs Conference.
      9. Javed S, Huh BK. Management of spinal cord stimulator battery site pain due to irritation of cluneal nerves. American Society of Anesthesiology - National Meeting.
      10. Javed S, Huh BK. Improvement of pain in non-dermatomal (unexpected) region from spinal cord stimulator using burst stimulation technology. North American Neuromodulation Society - National meeting.
      11. Javed S, Huh BK. Four spinal cord stimulator lead placement for management of neuropathic pain in upper and lower extremities due to Raynaud's Syndrome. American Society of Regional Anesthesia - National meeting.
      12. Javed S, Huh BK. Cervical and thoracic spinal cord stimulator lead placement for management of neuropathic pain in upper and lower extremities due to Raynaud's syndrome. Global Academic Programs Conference.
      13. Javed S, Tabansi P. Treatment of Severe Chest Pain from Cloves Syndrome with Intercostal nerve block. American Society of Anesthesiology - National meeting.
      14. Javed S, Nouri K. Unsuccessful spinal cord stimulator retrial from failure to capture. North American Neuromodulation Society.
      15. Javed S. Treatment of Severe Chest Pain from Tietze Syndrome with Cryoneurolysis. American Society of Anesthesiology - National Meeting.
      16. Javed S, Patel J. COVID-19 and myofascial pain syndrome. Medically challenging case. American Society of Anesthesiology - National meeting.
      17. Javed S, Gullapali P. Management of chronic pain in patient with Ehlers Danlos Syndromes. American Society of Regional Anesthesiology.
      18. Javed S, Wall V. Implications of COVID-19 on chronic pain patients. Texas Gulf Coast Anesthesiology Society Meeting.
      19. Javed S, Kang W. The quality of complex regional pain syndrome management using the appraisal guidelines for research & evaluation (AGREE) II. American Society of Regional Anesthesiology.
      20. Javed S, Magdaleno D. Management of pulmonary hypertensive pain crisis: A Case Report. Medically challenging case. American Society of Anesthesiology - National Meeting.
      21. Javed S, Oso T. Associated mood changes with naloxegol therapy for opioid-induced constipation in a patient with psychiatric disease. American Society of Anesthesiology - National Meeting.
      22. Javed S, Aranke M. Neuromodulation and Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: a Literature Review. American Society of Regional Anesthesiology.
      23. Javed S, Mach S. Use of Peripheral Nerve Stimulator for Pain Management of Shoulder Pathological Fracture. Texas Pain Society.
      24. Javed S, Carpio M. Use of Peripheral Nerve Stimulator for Lumbar Axial Pain after Numerous Radiofrequency Ablations. Texas Pain Society.
      25. Javed S, Kolcun G. Topical Capsaicin as a Prophylactic Treatment for Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN). American Society of Regional Anesthesiology.
      26. Javed S, Alnatour O. Use of Stellate Ganglion Block to treat Long-Covid Symptoms. American Society of Regional Anesthesiology.
      27. Javed S, Alnatour O. Use of Neuromodulation for Treatment of Abdominal Pain: a Narrative Review. American Society of Anesthesiology - National meeting.
      28. Javed S, Alnatour O. Neuromodulation and Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: a Literature Review. American Society of Regional Anesthesiology.
      29. Javed S, Nweke O. Use of Stellate Ganglion Block to treat Anosmia and Aguesia. Texas Pain Society.
      30. Javed S, Wittek J. Use of Abdominal Binder Post Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant. American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine.
      31. Javed S. Use of Abdominal Binder Post Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant. MD Anderson Research Symposium.
      32. Javed S, Martinez D. Use of High Intensity Laser Therapy for management of Facial Pain. MD Anderson Research Symphosium.
      33. Javed S, Mach S. Spinal cord stimulation explant rate in oncological population. MD Anderson Research Symposium.
      34. Javed S. Telemedicine versus in-person learning in the post-COVID era. Advances in Teaching and Learning.
      35. Javed S, Mach S. Temporary Percutaneous Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Cancer Related Pain: A Retrospective Review. American Society of Pain and Neuroscience.
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      Book Chapters

      1. Javed, S, Abdi, S. Chronic and Interventional Pain Management in Patients With Cancer, 466-472, 2023.
      2. Javed S, Abdi S. Diagnosis of Pain States. In: Pain Board Review, 2022.
      3. Javed S, Abdi S. Cancer Pain Management. In: Perioperative Cancer Pain Management. Wiley, 2022.
      4. Javed S, Koyyalagunta D. Cancer Pain. In: Cancer Pain Management, 2021.
      5. Gordon RA, Javed S. Viral Diseases. In: Imported Skin Diseases. 2. Wiley-Blackwell, 123-148, 2013.
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