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Nocebo and pain: an overview of the psychoneurobiological mechanisms
. Introduction:. Nocebo effects are defined as adverse events related to negative expectations and learning processes that are involved in the modulation of the descending pain pathways.
Maxie Blasini +3 more
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Over-reassurance and undersupport after a 'false alarm': a systematic review of the impact on subsequent cancer symptom attribution and help seeking [PDF]
This literature review examined research into the impact of a previous 'all-clear' or non-cancer diagnosis following symptomatic presentation ('false alarm') on symptom attribution and delays in help seeking for subsequent possible cancer ...
Renzi, C, Wardle, J, Whitaker, KL
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In addition to symptoms secondary to splenomegaly, microvascular abnormalities, and thrombohemorrhagic complications, patients with MPN may experience a significant symptom burden attributed to an increase in circulating inflammatory cytokines. These symptoms can be severe and limit quality of life.
Gilberto, Barranco-Lampón +79 more
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By dawn or dusk—how circadian timing rewrites bacterial infection outcomes
The circadian clock shapes immune function, yet its influence on infection outcomes is only beginning to be understood. This review highlights how circadian timing alters host responses to the bacterial pathogens Salmonella enterica, Listeria monocytogenes, and Streptococcus pneumoniae revealing that the effectiveness of immune defense depends not only
Devons Mo +2 more
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Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is among the most common neurogenetic disorders and is associated with an increased risk of developing tumors in the nervous system.
Benjamin E Aghoghovwia +8 more
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Hematopoietic (stem) cells—The elixir of life?
The aging of HSCs (hematopoietic stem cells) and the blood system leads to the decline of other organs. Rejuvenating aged HSCs improves the function of the blood system, slowing the aging of the heart, kidney, brain, and liver, and the occurrence of age‐related diseases.
Emilie L. Cerezo +4 more
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Background Patients with advanced cancer are at risk for malnutrition and anorexia‐cachexia syndrome. The study objective was to determine the frequency of these conditions in patients evaluated in an outpatient supportive care clinic (SCC).
Rony Dev +12 more
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Background Symptom assessment requires psychometrically validated questionnaires that are easy to use, relevant to the disease, and quick to administer. The MD Anderson Symptom Inventory for malignant pleural mesothelioma (MDASI-MPM) was adapted from the
Tito R. Mendoza +8 more
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Quality of life and symptom intensity over time in people with cancer receiving palliative care : results from the international European Palliative Care Cancer Symptom study [PDF]
Background People with advanced cancer experience multiple symptoms during their illness trajectory, which can fluctuate in intensity. Aim To describe the course of self-reported quality of life, emotional functioning, physical functioning and symptom ...
Deliens, Luc +5 more
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Mechanisms of parasite‐mediated disruption of brain vessels
Parasites can affect the blood vessels of the brain, often causing serious neurological problems. This review explains how different parasites interact with and disrupt these vessels, what this means for brain health, and why these processes matter. Understanding these mechanisms may help us develop better ways to prevent or treat brain infections in ...
Leonor Loira +3 more
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