Case Study: Progressive Abdominal Pain
A man presents to the emergency department with progressive, right-sided abdominal and flank pain for 3 days.
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Novel Gene Mutation Provides Hope for Future Pain Treatment
Due to a genetic mutation, a woman was able to endure burns, bone fractures, and surgeries without pain.
Observational Tools May Lack Sensitivity for Evaluating Pain Intensity in Advanced Dementia
The Pain Assessment in Advanced Dementia German version does not show significant differences in pain reduction in patients with advanced dementia treated with oxycodone vs placebo.
Daily Alcohol Use May Drive Chronic Pain in Adults With HIV
Daily alcohol use was found to have a reciprocal relationship with greater daily pain in older adults with HIV.
Encouraging Emotional Awareness, Expression of Life Stress in Women With Chronic Urogenital Pain
Researchers developed a 4-phase life stress interview to determine whether women with chronic urogenital pain could derive benefits from disclosing stressors and gaining awareness of links between stress, emotions, and symptoms.
Children With TMD-Related Pain More Prone to Psychosocial Issues
Children and adolescents with temporomandibular disorders may experience emotional, somatic, and aggressive behavior more frequently than their healthy counterparts.
Clinical Comorbidities Increased After Arthroscopic Hip Surgery
Following elective arthroscopic hip surgery, the rate of seven major clinical comorbidities increases significantly.
Back Pain Frequency, Mental Health, and Substance Use in Adolescents
Adolescents who experience more frequent back pain may be more likely to smoke and drink alcohol and report feelings of anxiety and depression.
Seven-Item Pain Intensity Measure Reliable in Individuals With Dementia
A 7-item pain intensity measure for persons with dementia has shown initial validity and reliability
Antidepressant Effects of Ketamine Appear to Require Opioid System Activation
Researchers conducted a double-blind crossover study in adults with treatment-resistant depression to determine the involvement of the opioid system in ketamine’s antidepressant effects.
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