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Contemporary management of pain in cirrhosis: Toward precision therapy for pain
Hepatology, EarlyView., 2022 Abstract Chronic pain is highly prevalent in patients with cirrhosis and is associated with poor health‐related quality of life and poor functional status. However, there is limited guidance on appropriate pain management in this population, and pharmacologic treatment can be harmful, leading to adverse outcomes, such as gastrointestinal bleeding ...
Alexis Holman +4 more
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Neuromodulation: Technology at the Neural Interface, EarlyView., 2021 Abstract Background Patients with pudendal neuralgia (PN) experience long‐lasting chronic pain, hyperalgesia, and comorbid emotional disorders, such as depression and anxiety. Treatment via conventional pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) current carries a significantly high rate of failure.
Cheng‐Long Wang, Tao Song
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Neuromodulation: Technology at the Neural Interface, EarlyView., 2021 Abstract Objective Trigeminal postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is often refractory to treatment. Pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) neuromodulation can help in preventing PHN after herpes zoster. This study aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of two different PRF modes on gasserian ganglion neuromodulation in elderly patients with acute/subacute trigeminal ...
Cheng‐Fu Wan, Tao Song
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Clinical features of varicella-zoster virus infection [PDF]
, 2018 Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is a pathogenic human herpes virus that causes varicella (chickenpox) as a primary infection, following which it becomes latent in peripheral ganglia.
Gershon, Anne A., Kennedy, Peter G.E.
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Frontiers in Neuroanatomy, 2015 Postherpetic neuralgia is a common and exceptionally drug-resistant neuropathic pain condition. In this cross-sectional skin biopsy study, seeking information on the responsible pathophysiological mechanisms we assessed how ophthalmic postherpetic ...
Andrea eTruini +8 more
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Topical treatment of peripheral neuropathic pain: applying the evidence [PDF]
, 2017 Patients with peripheral neuropathic pain (NP) may only achieve partial pain relief with currently recommended first-line oral treatments, which are also associated with systemic adverse events.
Cruccu, Giorgio, Sommer, Claudia
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The Lancet Public Health, 2018 Background: In 2013, a herpes zoster vaccination programme was introduced in England for adults aged 70 years with a phased catch-up programme for those aged 71–79 years.
Gayatri Amirthalingam, MFPH +6 more
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Postherpetic neuralgia in the elderly [PDF]
International Journal of Clinical Practice, 2009 Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is the most common complication of herpes zoster (HZ) or 'shingles' and affects a significant proportion of HZ patients with the disease, with the elderly being most frequently and seriously affected. Characterised by various types of pain (constant, intermittent and stimulus evoked) that persist between 3 months and many ...
Johnson, R W, McElhaney, J
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Universal Health Coverage for Schizophrenia: A Global Mental Health Priority. [PDF]
, 2015 The growing momentum towards a global consensus on universal health coverage, alongside an acknowledgment of the urgency and importance of a comprehensive mental health action plan, offers a unique opportunity for a substantial scale-up of evidence-based
Patel, Vikram
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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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