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How Is Painful Diabetic Sensorimotor Polyneuropathy Related to Axonal Swelling in T2D?

March 4, 2021

The researchers investigated how axonal swellings in cutaneous nerve fibers are related to T2D mellitus and distal diabetic sensorimotor polyneuropathy in patents with T2D.

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Propranolol Reduces Temporomandibular Disorder Pain in People With Migraine

Lauren Biscaldi

Researchers set out to evaluate whether propranolol efficacy is greater in people with comorbid migraine compared with those without migraine.

Low Back Pain Is Major Driver of Pain in Very Early Systemic Sclerosis

Brandon May

The researchers conducted an extensive pain assessment of patients with systemic sclerosis, examining pain chronification and its association with disease manifestations.

Senior woman with joint pain in her hand

Widespread, Extra-Articular Pain Common in Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis

Amit Akirov, MD

Researchers evaluated pain areas in patients with psoriatic arthritis compared with those with fibromyalgia.

After 10 Years, Radiographic Hip OA Increased Steadily While Pain Decreased

Jessica Nye, PhD

This study explored, the natural course of hip osteoarthritis in patients with first-time hip complaints by tracking their symptoms, physical functioning, and radiographic osteoarthritis features over time.

Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients and Providers Set Guidelines for PROMIS Interpretation

Rose Reeb

The researchers’ goal was to identify thresholds and meaningful change for PROMIS pain interference and fatigue scores for rheumatoid arthritis patients and clinicians.

Aspirin Use Cuts Colerectal Cancer Risk in Those Initiating Use Before Age 70

Regular use of aspirin is associated with a reduced risk for colorectal cancer with initiation before age 70 years.

Aerobic Exercise in Chronic Low Back Pain May Provide Similar Relief to Low-Dose Morphine

Lauren Biscaldi

Researchers tested whether aerobic exercise training altered morphine analgesic responses or reduced morphine dosages necessary for adequate analgesia.