Advances in understanding and treatment of opioid-induced-bowel-dysfunction, opioid-induced-constipation in particular
Publication date: April 2016 Source:Scandinavian Journal of Pain, Volume 11 Author(s): Audun Stubhaug (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Pain)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Pain - March 10, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research
The mediating role of catastrophizing in the relationship between pain intensity and depressed mood in older adults with persistent pain: A longitudinal analysis
Conclusions These results support a cognitive-behavioural model and highlight the importance of cognitive factors, in this case catastrophizing, in the relationship between pain intensity and depressed mood in older adults with persistent pain. Implications These findings also have important clinical implications for the treatment of older adults with persistent pain. They highlight the importance of targeting interventions to reduce the influence of catastrophizing as a prerequisite for reducing depressive symptoms in this growing population. (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Pain)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Pain - March 5, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research
Genetic susceptibility to postherniotomy pain. The influence of polymorphisms in the Mu opioid receptor, TNF-α, GRIK3, GCH1, BDNF and CACNA2D2 genes
Conclusions SNP in the TNF-α gene has a significant impact on the risk for developing PPSP. Implications The result suggests the involvement of genetic variance in the development of pain and this requires further investigation. (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Pain)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Pain - March 5, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research
Prevalence of chronic compartment syndrome of the legs: Implications for clinical diagnostic criteria and therapy
Conclusion Nocturnal leg pain or cramps is a common symptom. A significant part of the general population (7.6%) may have CCS of the legs, with symptoms ranging from very mild to severe. Implications Considering the high prevalence of CCS found in this study, it is likely that a large proportion of those presenting with muscular pain actually have CCS. These persons are usually advised to increase their physical training to achieve some degree of pain relief. However, CCS patients may instead experience both increased leg pain and a proximal myalgia, which is possibly a referred pain. A demanding “gold standard” test...
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Pain - March 5, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research
Depressive symptoms are associated with poor outcome for lumbar spine surgery
Conclusion Different types of depressive symptoms are associated with poor outcome after lumbar spine surgery. The outcome was worst in patients suffering from the MDS subtype. This was observed in pain intensity, functional disability and response to pain medication. Implication It would be important to evaluate depression pre- and postoperatively. Offering a tailored rehabilitation programme to MDS patients should be considered. (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Pain)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Pain - March 5, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research
The role of catastrophizing in the pain–depression relationship
Publication date: April 2016 Source:Scandinavian Journal of Pain, Volume 11 Author(s): Silje Endresen Reme (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Pain)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Pain - March 2, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research
Migraine headache and bipolar disorders: Common comorbidities
Publication date: April 2016 Source:Scandinavian Journal of Pain, Volume 11 Author(s): Egil W. Martinsen (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Pain)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Pain - February 28, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research
The role of social anxiety in chronic pain and the return-to-work process
Publication date: April 2016 Source:Scandinavian Journal of Pain, Volume 11 Author(s): Henrik Børsting Jacobsen, Silje Endresen Reme (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Pain)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Pain - February 28, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research
Fifty years on the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for pain-intensity is still good for acute pain. But multidimensional assessment is needed for chronic pain
Publication date: April 2016 Source:Scandinavian Journal of Pain, Volume 11 Author(s): Harald Breivik (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Pain)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Pain - February 28, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research
Chronic pain and psychological distress among long-term social assistance recipients – An intolerable burden on those on the lowest steps of the socioeconomic ladder
Publication date: April 2016 Source:Scandinavian Journal of Pain, Volume 11 Author(s): Harald Breivik (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Pain)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Pain - February 28, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research
Migraine headache and bipolar disorder comorbidity: A systematic review of the literature and clinical implications
Conclusions High rates of comorbidity exist between migraine and bipolar disorder, exceeding estimated prevalence rates for those conditions in the general population. Comorbidity may portend a more serious clinical course for dually afflicted individuals. Implications Clinicians need to structure treatment approaches to address concurrent migraine and bipolar disorder in dually afflicted individuals. Although further evidence-based investigation is warranted to inform optimal treatment approaches for both conditions concurrently, anticonvulsants (e.g., valproate, lamotrigine and topiramate); atypical antipsychotics (e.g...
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Pain - February 24, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research
Why do we have opioid-receptors in peripheral tissues? Not for relief of pain by opioids
Publication date: April 2016 Source:Scandinavian Journal of Pain, Volume 11 Author(s): Leiv Arne Rosseland (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Pain)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Pain - February 12, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research
Low back pain among nurses: Common cause of lost days at work and contributing to the worldwide shortage of nurses
Publication date: April 2016 Source:Scandinavian Journal of Pain, Volume 11 Author(s): Tone Rustøen (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Pain)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Pain - February 12, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research
May 26-27, 2016 Scandinavian Association for the Study of Pain, Reykjavik, Iceland
Publication date: April 2016 Source:Scandinavian Journal of Pain, Volume 11 (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Pain)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Pain - February 9, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research
Aspects of pain attitudes and pain beliefs in children: Clinical importance and validity
Publication date: April 2016 Source:Scandinavian Journal of Pain, Volume 11 Author(s): Line Kjeldgaard Pedersen (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Pain)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Pain - February 9, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research
