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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Implementation of a standardized pain management protocol reduces the variability in prescription patterns following pediatric supracondylar humerus fractures. [PDF]
Jeong Y +4 more
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Comprehensive transduceromic profiling of NOP receptor ligands at different Gα subunits
Abstract Background and Purpose The nociceptin/orphanin FQ (N/OFQ) peptide receptor (NOP) is an opioid receptor family member with distinct pharmacology and broad therapeutic potential. NOP receptors regulate functions such as nociception, stress reactivity, reward, mood, autonomic tone, immunity and sleep/wake cycle.
Davide Malfacini +9 more
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Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Pharmacologic and Non-Pharmacologic Pain Management Among Older Cancer Survivors. [PDF]
Bhattacharyya O +5 more
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Novel drugs approved by the EMA, the FDA and the MHRA in 2025: A year in review
Abstract In the 2025 novel drug mini‐review, one can take a full measure of the ingenuity that underlies current drug design and development, despite the year's smaller harvest (46 novel drugs) compared to 2024 (53) and 2023 (70). 54% of the novel drugs are first‐in‐class (FIC).
Andreas Papapetropoulos +16 more
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Platelet‐Rich Fibrin Can Improve Septoplasty Results: A Prospective Randomised Controlled Trial
ABSTRACT Aim This study aims to assess the impact of platelet‐rich fibrin (PRF) on nasal mucociliary clearance (NMC) time and post‐operative pain following septoplasty. Patients and Methods This trial was conducted involving patients who underwent septoplasty. Participants were randomly assigned to either a control group or a PRF group.
Emre Solguntekin +3 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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ABSTRACT Background Anxiety, pain and medical emergencies are crucial concepts in the dental field. Dental students need training, but little is known of their competence on these topics. Aim The aim of this study was to assess the current state of Italian dental students' preparation for, attitudes to, and perceptions of medical emergency, anxiety and
Niccolò Giuseppe Armogida +6 more
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Protocol of a multi-centre randomized controlled trial to compare pericapsular nerve group block, fascia-iliaca compartment block and femoral nerve block for pain management in patients with a hip fracture in the emergency department (CPFF-ED). [PDF]
Dolstra J +4 more
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Summary Alpha‐2‐adrenoreceptor agonists provide analgesia when used as sole agents but can also be used in combination with other drugs for their additive and potentially synergistic effects. Further, because of their effects on blood flow, alpha‐2‐adrenoreceptor agonists act to extend and perhaps intensify the effects of drugs, such as local ...
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