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Genitofemoral neuralgia : adding to the burden of chronic vulvar pain [PDF]
The vulva is a particularly common locus of chronic pain with neuropathic characteristics that occurs in women of any age, though most women with neuropathic type chronic vulvar pain will remain undiagnosed even following multiple physician visits. Here,
De Muynck, Martine +2 more
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ABSTRACT Introduction Gabapentin is widely prescribed off‐label to treat pain. However, there are concerns about the proliferation of medical and non‐medical use, and the potential increased risk of overdose death associated with concurrent opioid use.
Evelyne Marie Piret +7 more
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Systematic review and meta-analysis of genetic risk factors for neuropathic pain [PDF]
Neuropathic pain (NP) is an increasingly common chronic pain state and a major health burden, affecting approximately 7-10% of the general population. Emerging evidence suggests that genetic factors could partially explain individual susceptibility to NP
Hébert, Harry L. +4 more
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ABSTRACT Aims Although pregabalin is a first‐line therapy for painful diabetic polyneuropathy (PDPN), its optimal dose–response relationship remains unclear. We conducted a network meta‐analysis to evaluate the efficacy and safety of fixed pregabalin dosages in PDPN patients.
Doyun Kwon +5 more
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Treatment of Herpes Zoster [PDF]
Resolution of acute pain related to herpes zoster is accelerated with any of the following: oral acyclovir (Zovirax) 800 mg five times daily for seven days; valacyclovir (Valtrex) 1,000 mg three times daily for seven days; or famciclovir (Famvir) 750 mg ...
Britigan, Denise H., Holten, Keith B.
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ABSTRACT Ramsay Hunt syndrome, caused by varicella‐zoster virus reactivation, presents with facial paralysis, otalgia, and auricular vesicles. A Tanzanian woman with Grade VI facial palsy was treated with acyclovir and prednisolone, recovering to Grade II within 2 weeks.
Jacob Henry Kitundu +4 more
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Comparing Real‐Time and Recalled Ratings of Phantom Limb Pain Intensity
ABSTRACT Introduction Evidence‐based practice relies on accurate measurement of healthcare conditions. However, measurement of phantom limb pain after amputation can be challenging due to the varying intensity, duration, and quality of pain episodes.
Kierra J. Falbo +3 more
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Chronic Pain: Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, and Clinical Management
The multidimensional nature of chronic pain is illustrated through four interconnected domains. (Left) Epidemiology and Global Burden: Chronic pain affects approximately one in five individuals globally, contributing to a rising trend in disability‐adjusted life years (YLDs) and a significant socioeconomic impact.
Zhihao Shang +12 more
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Antidepressants in the Management of Chronic Pain Syndromes [PDF]
Peer Reviewedhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/90213/1/j.1875-9114.1990.tb02582.x ...
Chaffee, Betty J., Egbunike, Ifeanyi G.
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