Fibromyalgia and arthritis

Jul 5, 2016 by in PAIN MEDICINE Comments Off on Fibromyalgia and arthritis

Fibromyalgia and arthritis Introduction Fibromyalgia and arthritis are common musculoskeletal conditions causing chronic pain (7.1)1. A survey of 99 general practitioners in Italy showed that 32% of all visits were…

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End-of-life care

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End-of-life care Introduction End-of-life is usually defined as the final stages of a terminal illness, typically when the prognosis is considered to be ≤6 months. A more meaningful and broader…

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Cancer pain

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Cancer pain Introduction Cancer prevalence is increasing in both industrialized and developing countries, with a marked increase among developing countries (8.1)1. Pain occurs in the majority of patients with cancer,…

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Neuropathic pain

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Neuropathic pain Prevalence Neuropathic pain is estimated to affect about 1.5-3% of people worldwide1,2. The incidence of neuropathic pain varies among different pain syndrome categories (6.1)3. Diabetes mellitus is the…

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Back and lower extremity pain

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Back and lower extremity pain Introduction The back and lower extremities are areas commonly affected by chronic pain. Lower extremity pain may occur in conjunction with back pain (as radicular,…

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Neck and upper extremity pain

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Neck and upper extremity pain Introduction Neck pain is one of the most common pain complaints heard by primary care practitioners. After low back pain, the neck and upper extremity…

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Headache

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Headache Introduction Headache is a common complaint worldwide, affecting about half of adults in most continents (3.1)1. Regional differences occur, with both migraine and tension-type headache most prevalent in Europe….

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Chronic pain management strategies

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Chronic pain management strategies Introduction Chronic pain is typically treated with a combination of medication and nonmedication therapies. While patients often initially want to focus treatment around medications, inclusion of…

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Fibromyalgia and arthritis

Jun 29, 2016 by in PAIN MEDICINE Comments Off on Fibromyalgia and arthritis

Fibromyalgia and arthritis Introduction Fibromyalgia and arthritis are common musculoskeletal conditions causing chronic pain (7.1)1. A survey of 99 general practitioners in Italy showed that 32% of all visits were…

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