Abstract Chronic pain, marked by nociceptive sensitization and maladaptive neuroplasticity, affects 30% of the global population with escalating socioeconomic burdens. Epidemiological data show a 2‐3‐fold increase in neuropsychiatric co‐morbidities among individuals with chronic pain, where epigenetic dysregulation serves as a key mechanism linking ...
Kai Zhang +18 more
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Abstract Objectives Central poststroke pain (CPSP), a neuropathic pain condition, is difficult to treat. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) targeted to the primary motor cortex (M1) can alleviate the condition, but not all patients respond. We aimed to assess a promising alternative rTMS target, the secondary somatosensory cortex (S2),
Juhani Ojala +10 more
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Novel therapeutic targets for chronic visceral pain in gastrointestinal disorders
Chronic visceral pain imposes a major clinical challenge in gastroenterology and beyond, profoundly impacting patients' quality of life. However, limited understanding of its complex, multifaceted pathophysiology, encompassing both peripheral and central mechanisms, continues to impede the development of effective management strategies.
Fleur Veldman +3 more
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Effect of the rs7858836 Single-Nucleotide Polymorphisms of the ASTN2 Gene on Pain-Related Phenotypes in Japanese Women Who Underwent Laparoscopic Gynecologic Surgery. [PDF]
Inoue R +9 more
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Opioids in breast cancer: Between analgesia and modulation of tumour progression
Preclinical investigations consistently demonstrate that activation of μ‐opioid receptors and δ‐opioid receptors promote proliferation, migration, angiogenesis, epithelial‐mesenchymal transition, acquisition of cancer stem cell phenotypes, and chemoresistance.
Marianna Ciwun +2 more
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Acute Postoperative Pain in Orthopaedic Trauma and Non-Trauma Patients: An Analysis of the China Acute Postoperative Pain Study (CAPOPS). [PDF]
Li L +16 more
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Abstract Aims This study assesses national trends and, socio‐demographic and clinical factors associated with polypharmacy and potentially in appropriate prescribing among people with type 2 diabetes in Scotland from 2012 to 2022. Methods Retrospective cohort study using nationwide data from the Scottish Care Information – Diabetes database ...
William Berthon +8 more
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Profile of analgesic prescription by medical specialties: A comparative study of symptomatic management in emergency care between orthopedics and other specialties-A retrospective observational brief report. [PDF]
Penna LF +6 more
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Compulsive-Like Responding for Opioid Analgesics in Rats with Extended Access
C. Wade +4 more
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