Pain physician
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Review Meta Analysis
Efficacy of Palmitoylethanolamide for Pain: A Meta-Analysis.
Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) is a cannabimimetic compound that has been investigated as an analgesic agent in animal models and clinical trials. ⋯ PEA, palmidrol, palmitoylethanolamide, efficacy, pain, pain management, meta-analysis.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Subcutaneous Injection of Triamcinolone and Lidocaine to Prevent Postherpetic Neuralgia.
Herpes zoster (HZ) is associated with inflammation of the peripheral nerves, which is considered to be an important cause of postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). Interventions aimed at reducing this inflammation could prevent PHN. One option is the epidural administration of corticosteroid and local anesthetic. However, several authors have reported a risk of arachnoiditis with epidural corticosteroids. Subcutaneous injection in an outpatient setting is a safer option. However, there is limited evidence of the effectiveness of this alternative for preventing PHN. ⋯ Subcutaneous injection, lidocaine, triamcinolone, postherpetic neuralgia, prevention.
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Risk factors associated with persistent pain after breast cancer treatment are needed to develop prevention and treatment strategies to improve the quality of life for patients with breast cancer. ⋯ Persistent postsurgical pain, breast cancer treatment, BMI, age, chronic postoperative pain, breast cancer surgery.
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Review Case Reports
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty for Primary Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma of the Thoracic Spine: Case Report and Review of the Literature.
Primary non-Hodgkin's lymphoma of the vertebra is rare in the spine of the elderly. The clinical presentation and radiological features are unspecific, which make it more difficult for diagnosis. We report a case of a 79-year-old woman complaining of serious backache without any injury. ⋯ The patient was diagnosed with primary bone lymphoma finally. Due to the previous condition of the patient, R-miniCHOP chemotherapy was applied following the surgery in the department of hematology. Until the 9 months follow-up, the clinical result was still satisfactory.