Der Schmerz
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Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is an autoinflammatory disease characterized by bouts of fever and serositis. Morbidity caused by bouts as well as self-medication were assessed among patients of Turkish ancestry living in Germany (D) or Turkey (T) in order to evaluate current analgetic concepts from a patient's perspective. ⋯ FMF inflicts substantial morbidity. Patients most commonly rely on NSAIDs and paracetamol to relieve symptoms of FMF bouts.
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Comparative Study
[Surgical patients with chronic pain or chronic postsurgical pain : A prospective analysis of psychological and social factors].
The interference of biological, social, and psychological factors of the patient, collectively known as the biopsychosocial perspective, plays an important role in the chronification of postsurgical pain. The aim of this pilot study was to detect whether patients suffering from chronic pain without a relationship to a recent operation (CP) differ from chronic pain patients whose pain exists since a recent operation and is related with it (CPSP) in these factors. ⋯ Regarding these results critically, there were no group differences concerning psychological and social patient factors in chronic pain patients with or without postsurgical pain.
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Chronic pain in children and adolescents causes a high utilization of the health care system and thereby significant costs. The aim of the present study is to describe the economic effects of pediatric chronic pain from the family's perspective. ⋯ The present study emphasizes the pronounced utilization of health and social care due to pediatric chronic pain. In the future, the use of appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic standards that contribute to avoiding unnecessary and expensive interventions is preferred.
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Editorial Biography Historical Article
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