Results 31 to 40 of about 12,099 (178)
Review of Varicella zoster virus : from epidemiology to prevention [PDF]
, 2008 The Varicella zoster virus is a human pathogen which causes Varicella after primary infection and herpes zoster after secondary reactivation. Both disease manifestations can occur at any age; however, Varicella is seen more commonly in children whilst ...
Pace, David
core
Antiepileptic drugs for the treatment of neuropathic pain : a systematic review [PDF]
, 2012 Many therapies have been proposed for the management of neuropathic pain, and they include the use of different antiepileptic drugs. However, the lack of high quality studies indicates that results on the different neuropathic disorders under study ...
Gay Escoda, Cosme +3 more
core +1 more source
The Role of Viruses in the Pathogenesis of Periodontitis
Journal of Periodontal Research, EarlyView.This narrative review aimed to summarize current evidence on the presence and potential pathogenic role of viruses in periodontitis. Design: Narrative Review; Population: Patients with periodontitis; Exposure: Detection of viruses in oral samples (biopsies, saliva, gingival crevicular fluid, subgingival plaque, blood); Outcome: Viral prevalence, load ...
Kim Natalie Stolte +2 more
wiley +1 more source
What is the prognosis of postherpetic neuralgia? [PDF]
, 2003 Postherpetic neuralgia occurs rarely among patients aged 70 years, 25% had some pain at 3 months, but only 10% had pain at 1 year, and none had severe pain.
Gazewood, John D., Meadows, Susan E.
core
Effect of duration of postherpetic neuralgia on efficacy analyses in a multicenter, randomized, controlled study of NGX-4010, an 8% capsaicin patch evaluated for the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia [PDF]
, 2010 Background Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is a painful and difficult to treat complication of acute herpes zoster. Current treatment options provide only partial relief and are often limited by poor tolerability.
Rauck Richard +4 more
core +1 more source
Acyclovir and postherpetic neuralgia
Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, 1990 Studies have demonstrated the benefit of acyclovir, given intravenously or orally, on the acute illness in herpes zoster (HZ). Whether or not such treatment influences the subsequent development of postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) has been the subject of recent controversy.
Klenerman, P, Luzzi, G
openaire +3 more sources
What measures relieve postherpetic neuralgia? [PDF]
, 2009 Tricyclic antidepressants, gabapentin, and pregabalin effectively reduce pain (strength of recommendation [SOR]: A, at least 2 good-quality randomized controlled trials [RCTs] and/or meta-analyses). Opioids have demonstrated pain relief in 3 RCTs (SOR: A,
Chhabra, Shalini +3 more
core
Diagnosis and management of trigeminal neuropathic pains [PDF]
, 2011 Trigeminal neuropathic pains have presented diagnostic and therapeutic challenges to providers. In addition, knowledge of pathophysiology, current classification systems, taxonomy and phenotyping of these conditions are incomplete.
Napeñas, JJ, Zakrzewska, JM
core +1 more source
The management of postherpetic neuralgia [PDF]
Postgraduate Medical Journal, 1997 Summary Postherpetic neuralgia is defined as pain persisting, or recurring, at the site of shingles at least three months after the onset of the acute rash. Thus defined, at least half of shingles sufferers over the age of 65 years develop postherpetic neuralgia. In addition to increasing age, less important risk factors for postherpetic
openaire +2 more sources
The Journal of Physiology, EarlyView.Abstract figure legend Patients with fibromyalgia (FM) and no‐pain controls completed questionnaire‐based ratings of chronic pain, childhood trauma, anxiety and depression. Brief touch stimuli were then administered, including slow brushing at the C‐tactile optimal velocity of 3 cm/s, deep oscillating pressure with a compression sleeve, roboticized ...
Benedetta Albinni +7 more
wiley +1 more source