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POSTHERPETIC NEURALGIA – CURRENT FACTS AND THERAPEUTIC POSSIBILITIES [PDF]
Romanian Journal of Medical Practice, 2019 Neuropathic pain in postherpetic neuralgia has an impact on important aspects of the patient’s day to day life, lowering it’s quality. Understanding the complex pathophysiological mechanisms of postherpetic neuralgia and assesing the patient’s pain ...
Ana-Maria Cioti +4 more
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Efficacy of Ultrasound-Guided Intercostal Nerve Block With Liposomal Bupivacaine for Treating Postherpetic Neuralgia in Adult Patients. [PDF]
Kaohsiung J Med SciABSTRACT The study aimed to investigate the efficacy of ultrasound‐guided intercostal nerve block (ICNB) with liposomal bupivacaine (LB) comparing ropivacaine‐dexamethasone (RD) for treating postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) in adult patients. A total of 108 patients were randomized 1:1 to receive ICNB with LB or ICNB with RD.
Li J, Fang XY.
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Postherpetic neuralgia in everyday practice
South African Family Practice, 2012 Postherpetic neuralgia is a complication following 10% of herpes zoster infections. It is a complex pain syndrome, thought to be driven by peripheral factors and central nervous system sensitisation. Herpes zoster is common in South Africa.
K. Koch
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Postherpetic Neuralgia: Mechanisms, Risk Factors, and Stratified Management-A Narrative Review. [PDF]
CNS Neurosci TherThe incidence of PHN is increasing, posing a substantial public health burden. Its pathogenesis involves VZV reactivation, peripheral and central sensitization, and genetic susceptibility, with key risk factors including older age, severe acute pain, extensive rash, immunocompromise, comorbidities, and delayed treatment.
Tang F, Zhao F.
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Postherpetic Neuralgia and Trigeminal Neuralgia [PDF]
Pain Research and Treatment, 2017 Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is an unpredictable complication of varicella zoster virus- (VZV-) induced herpes zoster (HZ) which often occurs in elderly and immunocompromised persons and which can induce psychosocial dysfunction and can negatively impact on quality of life. Preventive options for PHN include vaccination of high-risk persons against HZ,
L. Feller +4 more
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Tinnitus in postherpetic neuralgia [PDF]
The Journal of Headache and Pain, 2009 We describe a woman who developed postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) located on the skin areas of the left ophthalmic division of the fifth cranial nerve without ocular involvement. PHN was associated with tinnitus, which was located ipsilaterally to the painful side and increased in proportion to the intensity of pain.
DE MARINIS, Milena, SANTILLI, VALTER
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Postherpetic neuralgia: epidemiology, pathophysiology, and pain management pharmacology
Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, 2016 Theresa Mallick-Searle,1 Brett Snodgrass,2 Jeannine M Brant,3 1Pain Management Center, Stanford Health Care, Redwood City, CA, 2LifeLinc Pain Centers, Cordova, TN, 3Billings Clinic, Billings, MT, USA Abstract: Herpes zoster, also known as shingles, is a ...
Mallick-Searle T, Snodgrass B, Brant JM
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Local and Regional Anesthesia, 2019 Garret Weber, Kenneth Saad, Motaz Awad, Tiffany H Wong Department of Anesthesiology, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY, USACorrespondence: Garret WeberDepartment of Anesthesiology, New York Medical College, Westchester Medical Center, 100 Woods Road,
Weber G, Saad K, Awad M, Wong TH
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Journal of Pain Research, 2011 Terry A Glauser1, Gregory D Salinas1, Holder Nevins1, J Chad Williamson1, Mark S Wallace2, Maziar Abdolrasulnia11CE Outcomes, Birmingham, AL, 2Department of Anesthesiology, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, CA ...
Glauser TA +5 more
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The impact of the 5A nursing model on pain in patients with postherpetic neuralgia: a randomized controlled trial [PDF]
Frontiers in Pain ResearchBackgroundThe complex pathogenesis of postherpetic neuralgia significantly impacts patients' quality of life. Traditional nursing models often fail to fully meet patients’ individual needs, whereas the 5A nursing model emphasizes individualized and ...
Xi Yi
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