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Fibromyalgia (FM) is a complex disorder characterized by chronic pain, fatigue, and functional impairments, with unclear pathological mechanisms. Gut microbiota and plasma metabolites have been implicated in FM, but their […]

High-dose long-term opioid treatment for chronic non-cancer pain (CNCP) has become an increasing burden in industrialised countries. Opioid tapering and withdrawal in patients with CNCP remain challenging. This study evaluated […]

Attachment styles can influence how individuals perceive and cope with chronic pain. This study examined the relationships between attachment security, pain coping and functioning in young adults with chronic pain, […]

The role of neuropathic pain (NP) in persisting pain after degenerative lumbar disease (DLD) fusion surgery appears to be underrecognized and undertreated.

Fibromyalgia is a multifaceted syndrome primarily characterized by chronic widespread pain and fatigue. Despite its significant prevalence and incidence, the mechanisms mediating the disease pathogenesis have remained poorly understood; however, […]

Degenerative disc disease (DDD) is a common spinal condition characterized by the deterioration of intervertebral discs, leading to chronic back pain and reduced mobility. While magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has […]

Neuropathic pain is a common health problem in clinical practice that can be caused by many different factors, including infection, ischemia, trauma, diabetes mellitus, nerve compression, autoimmune disorders, cancer, trigeminal […]

This study assessed feasibility, safety, and tolerability of accelerated intermittent theta burst stimulation (aiTBS) with effective connectivity-guidance targeting the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (lDLPFC) from the right anterior insular (rAI) […]

Body perception disturbances (BPD) are well documented in certain chronic pain populations [e.g., complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)], while being far less studied in chronic pain as a general condition. […]

To explore associations between the axonal protein Neurofilament Light (NfL) and severity of Diabetic Polyneuropathy (DPN) and pain.