The importance of stress in the paradigm shift from a tissue- and disease-based pain management approach towards multimodal lifestyle interventions for chronic pain
Braz J Phys Ther. 2024 Apr 6;28(2):101061. doi: 10.1016/j.bjpt.2024.101061. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38603919 | DOI:10.1016/j.bjpt.2024.101061 (Source: Physical Therapy)
Source: Physical Therapy - April 11, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Jo Nijs Arne Wyns Jolien Hendrix Source Type: research
The importance of stress in the paradigm shift from a tissue- and disease-based pain management approach towards multimodal lifestyle interventions for chronic pain
Braz J Phys Ther. 2024 Apr 6;28(2):101061. doi: 10.1016/j.bjpt.2024.101061. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38603919 | DOI:10.1016/j.bjpt.2024.101061 (Source: Health Physics)
Source: Health Physics - April 11, 2024 Category: Physics Authors: Jo Nijs Arne Wyns Jolien Hendrix Source Type: research
Chronic restraint stress-induced hyperalgesia is modulated by the periaqueductal gray neurons projecting to the rostral ventromedial medulla in mice
Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2024 Apr 6;710:149875. doi: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2024.149875. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTStress-induced hyperalgesia (SIH) is induced by repeated or chronic exposure to stressful or uncomfortable environments. However, the neural mechanisms involved in the modulatory effects of the periaqueductal gray (PAG) and its associated loops on SIH development hav e not been elucidated. In the present study, we used chronic restraint stress (CRS)-induced hyperalgesia as a SIH model and manipulated neuronal activity via a pharmacogenetic approach to investigate the neural mechanism underlying the effects of d...
Source: Biochemical and Biophysical Research communications - April 11, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Qian Chen Mingwei Zhao Jiaxue Dong Kun Yang Source Type: research
Phytotherapeutic recommendations in medical guidelines for the treatment of gastroenterological diseases - a systematic review
Z Gastroenterol. 2024 Apr 11. doi: 10.1055/a-2279-5045. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPhytotherapeutics are gaining influence in the treatment of gastroenterological diseases. Their popularity and growing evidence of efficacy contribute to their integration into medical guidelines. A systematic screening identified recommended phytotherapeutic approaches. Based on current scientific data, some recommendations for the use of phytotherapeutic agents are given. For irritable bowel syndrome the use of peppermint oil is "strongly recommended", especially for pain and flatulence. Other phytotherapeutics such as STW-5, Tibetan Pa...
Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie - April 11, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Sandra Utz Miriam Bittel Jost Langhorst Source Type: research
Physician Empathy and Chronic Pain Outcomes
CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: In this cohort study of adult patients with chronic pain, physician empathy was associated with better outcomes over 12 months. Greater efforts to cultivate and improve physician empathy appear warranted.PMID:38602675 | DOI:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.6026 (Source: Pain Physician)
Source: Pain Physician - April 11, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: John C Licciardone Yen Tran Khang Ngo David Toledo Navya Peddireddy Subhash Aryal Source Type: research
Ultrasound guided compressibility of the lower leg anterior tibial muscle compartment: a feasibility study
CONCLUSION: These findings suggest that ultrasound-guided techniques can feasibly determine the compressibility ratio of the anterior tibial muscle compartment, providing valuable insights for standardized protocols in future studies on suspected cases of chronic exertional compartment syndrome.PMID:38600863 | DOI:10.1080/00913847.2024.2340421 (Source: The Physician and Sportsmedicine Online)
Source: The Physician and Sportsmedicine Online - April 11, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Kay van Heeswijk Loes Janssen Margot Helena Heijmans Marc Reinoud Maria Scheltinga Source Type: research
Stress fracture of the first rib in a hockey goalie
We describe an ice hockey goalie with acute-on-chronic thoracic back pain who was found to have a first rib stress fracture, which to our knowledge is the first reported in this sport. We hypothesize that biomechanical stress from new stick positioning contributed to the injury. Our patient recovered symptomatically with conservative treatment; however, imaging suggested nonunion of the fracture site and possible pseudoarthrosis.PMID:38602037 | DOI:10.23736/S0022-4707.24.15810-0 (Source: Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness)
Source: Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness - April 11, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Emily R Cross Eva S Seligman Gianmichel D Corrado Source Type: research
Evolving role of viadisc for chronic low back and discogenic pain: a narrative review
Expert Opin Emerg Drugs. 2024 Apr 11. doi: 10.1080/14728214.2024.2339912. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Chronic lower back pain is a leading cause of disability and healthcare spending worldwide. Discogenic pain, pain originating from the intervertebral disk, is a common etiology of chronic lower back pain. Currently, accepted treatments for chronic discogenic pain focus only on the management of symptoms, such as pain. There are no approved treatments that stop or reverse degenerating intervertebral discs. Biologic therapies promoting disc regeneration have been developed to expand treatment options. VIADISC...
Source: Expert Opinion on Emerging Drugs - April 11, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Jack K Tolson Robert L Menuet Gianni H Ly Benjamin A Chanes Elizabeth A Bryan Saurabh Kataria Julian Kim Shahab Ahmadzadeh Sahar Shekoohi Alan D Kaye Source Type: research
The effect of COVID-19 on pain control in patients with a neurostimulator in situ- a retrospective study
ConclusionsInfection with SARS-CoV-2, in a significant proportion of patients with an SCS in situ, causes at least a transient deterioration in pain control. Further prospective multicentre studies are indicated to establish the prevalence of this phenomenon. (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica)
Source: Acta Neurochirurgica - April 11, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research
Modelled cost-effectiveness analysis of the Support and Treatment After Replacement (STAR) care pathway for chronic pain after total knee replacement compared with usual care
The aim of the study was to estimate the long-term cost-effectiveness of the Support and Treatment After Replacement (STAR) care pathway for chronic pain after total knee replacement compared with usual postop... (Source: Cost Effectiveness and Resource Allocation)
Source: Cost Effectiveness and Resource Allocation - April 11, 2024 Category: Health Management Authors: Sophie Cole, Sian Noble, Rachael Gooberman-Hill and Rafael Pinedo-Villanueva Tags: Research Source Type: research
Impact of Shared Decision-Making on Opioid Prescribing Among Patients with Chronic Pain: A Retrospective Cohort Study
This study measured whether SDM affects opioid prescribing frequency for chronic low back pain. A retrospective cohort study involving 1478 participants was conducted within a national pain research registry. The patient participation and patient orientation (PPPO) scale of the Communication Behavior Questionnaire was used to measure SDM, including classification of greater SDM (PPPO scale score ≥80) or lesser SDM (PPPO scale score (Source: The Journal of Pain)
Source: The Journal of Pain - April 11, 2024 Category: Materials Science Authors: John C. Licciardone, Braden Van Alfen, Michaela N. Digilio, Rylan Fowers, Bassam Ballout, Yasser Bibi, Subhash Aryal Source Type: research
Peer victimization, posttraumatic stress symptoms, and chronic pain: A longitudinal examination
Chronic pain and posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms (PTSS) co-occur at high rates in youth and are linked to worse pain outcomes and quality of life. While peer victimization has been posited as a mechanism underlying the PTSS-pain relationship in youth, empirical evidence suggests that it may exacerbate both PTSS and pain. The present study aimed to longitudinally examine PTSS as a mediator in the relationship between peer victimization at baseline and pain-related outcomes at 3 months in youth with chronic pain. (Source: The Journal of Pain)
Source: The Journal of Pain - April 11, 2024 Category: Materials Science Authors: C. Nania, S.E. Noyek, S. Soltani, J. Katz, J. Fales, K.A. Birnie, S.L. Orr, C.A. McMorris, M. Noel Tags: Original Reports Source Type: research
Radiocarpal Osteochondral Allografts for Wrist Pain Postproximal Row Carpectomy
We present an additional alternative to TWA, by resurfacing the radiocarpal joint affected by chondromalacia after a PRC. This option offers another treatment modality for recurrent wrist pain while still preserving some element of range of motion. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: Journal of Wrist Surgery)
Source: Journal of Wrist Surgery - April 11, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Bagdady, Kazimir R. Slovacek, Cedar Firouzbakht, Peter K. Mailey, Brian A. Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
The effect of COVID-19 on pain control in patients with a neurostimulator in situ- a retrospective study
ConclusionsInfection with SARS-CoV-2, in a significant proportion of patients with an SCS in situ, causes at least a transient deterioration in pain control. Further prospective multicentre studies are indicated to establish the prevalence of this phenomenon. (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica)
Source: Acta Neurochirurgica - April 11, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research
Assessment of the prevalence and associated factors of lower back pain (LBP) among three different professionals in Bangladesh: Findings from a face-to-face survey
Conclusion
The study underscores occupational differences in LBP prevalence, emphasising the necessity for tailored interventions and occupational health policies. Identifying specific risk factors and management practices in these professions can aid in developing effective prevention strategies and enhancing healthcare services. (Source: BMJ Open)
Source: BMJ Open - April 11, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Nasim, A. S. M., Siddique, A. B., Devnath, N., Zeba, Z. Tags: Open access, Public health Source Type: research
