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Investigating the brain functional abnormalities underlying pain hypervigilance in chronic neck and shoulder pain: a resting-state fMRI study
PurposeTo investigate pain hypervigilance in individuals suffering from chronic neck and shoulder pain (CNSP) and its underlying brain mechanism.
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Functional lumen imaging probe topography identifies patients with normal acid exposure and esophageal hypervigilance amongst proton-pump inhibitor non-responders
BackgroundMultiple factors contribute to symptom generation and treatment response in proton-pump inhibitor non-responders (PPI-NRs). We aimed to...
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Emotional burden among MS patients: associations between specific chronic pain diagnoses and psychological features
Central neuropathic pain (CNP) and musculoskeletal pain (MSP) are often comorbid with multiple sclerosis (MS), yet data on the emotional burden...
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Hypervigilance, Allostatic Load, and Migraine Prevention: Antibodies to CGRP or Receptor
Migraine involves brain hypersensitivity with episodic dysfunction triggered by behavioral or physiological stressors. During an acute migraine...
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The Role of Pain Catastrophizing, Emotional Intelligence, and Pain Intensity in the Quality of Life of Cancer Patients with Chronic Pain
Pain catastrophizing (PC) is a negative cognitive distortion to actual or anticipated pain. This study aims to investigate the relationship between...
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Associations Between Adult Attachment, Pain Catastrophizing, Psychological Inflexibility and Disability in Adults with Chronic Pain
We investigated whether attachment insecurity (anxiety and avoidance) moderated the association between satisfaction with social support and pain...
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Management of Abdominal Pain in Patients with Gastroparesis and Gastroparesis-Like Syndromes
Purpose of reviewThe prevalence of abdominal pain in gastroparesis ranges from 42 to 89%. Severe/very severe abdominal pain is often correlated with...
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Pain Management for Ambulatory Surgery: Current Controversies and Concerns
Purpose of ReviewAdequate pain control is essential for ensuring optimal outcomes after ambulatory surgery. However, postoperative pain continues to...
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The Role of Mindfulness Therapy in the Treatment of Chronic Pain
Purpose of ReviewMindfulness therapy is a widely used treatment for many diseases and has been shown to improve pain-related functions. There is...
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The Experience of BIPOC Living with Chronic Pain in the USA: Biopsychosocial Factors that Underlie Racial Disparities in Pain Outcomes, Comorbidities, Inequities, and Barriers to Treatment
Purpose of ReviewThis review synthesizes recent findings related to the biopsychosocial processes that underlie racial disparities in chronic pain,...
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Rational Multimodal Analgesia for Perioperative Pain Management
Purpose of ReviewA multimodal analgesic approach improves postoperative pain relief and reduces opioid use; however, it is not universally...
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Prognostic factors for return to work in patients affected by chronic low back pain: a systematic review
Chronic low back pain (LBP) represents a leading cause of absenteeism from work. An accurate knowledge of complex interactions is essential in...
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The interplay of body composition, pain intensity, and psychological status in Egyptian patients with knee osteoarthritis
BackgroundThere is a clear relationship between poor mental health, obesity, and osteoarthritis (OA). Individuals who experience symptoms of anxiety...
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Influence of kinesiophobia on pain intensity, disability, muscle endurance, and position sense in patients with chronic low back pain—a case-control study
BackgroundPatients with chronic low back pain (CLBP) frequently present with kinesiophobia. Though large body of evidence reported the impact of...
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Pain Catastrophizing and Functional Disability in Youth with Chronic Pain: An Examination of Indirect Effects
Pediatric pain conditions are not uncommon and may lead to functional disability. The purpose of this study is to examine indirect effects of pain...
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Adversity type and timing predict temporal summation of pain in African-American adults
African Americans are disproportionately exposed to adversity across the lifespan, which includes both stressful and traumatic events. Adversity, in...
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Prevalence of chronic pelvic pain and associated factors among indigenous women of reproductive age in Ecuador
BackgroundChronic pelvic pain is a common disease that affects approximately 4% of women of reproductive age in developed countries. This number is...
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Multimodal therapeutic intervention program associated with photobiomodulation therapy for individuals with chronic nonspecific neck pain: protocol for a clinical trial
BackgroundNeck pain is a prevalent global musculoskeletal issue, significantly contributing to the loss of years of healthy life due to disability....
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Changes in Interoception in Mind-body Therapies for Chronic Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
BackgroundEmerging literature has demonstrated deficits in interoception (i.e., the perception of physical sensations from inside the body) in...
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Psychologic Impacts on Diabetic Neuropathic Pain
Purpose of ReviewMany Americans cope with painful diabetic neuropathy (DN) as a sequela of high rates of diabetes mellitus in the US population....