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Antiseizure medications as migraine preventatives: a call for action for a teratogenic and neurodevelopmental risk removal.

A recent study has demonstrated an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder, in individuals exposed to either valproate or topiramate monotherapy. Regulatory bodies have initiated a review […]

Targeting dorsal root ganglia and primary sensory neurons for the treatment of chronic pain: an update.

Current treatments for chronic pain are inadequate. Here, we provide an update on the new therapeutic strategies that target dorsal root ganglia (DRGs) in the peripheral nervous system for a […]

Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines on postdural puncture headache: a consensus report from a multisociety international working group.

Postdural puncture headache (PDPH) can follow unintentional dural puncture during epidural techniques or intentional dural puncture during neuraxial procedures such as a lumbar puncture or spinal anesthesia. Evidence-based guidance on […]

Objective wearable measures correlate with self-reported chronic pain levels in people with spinal cord stimulation systems.

Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) is a well-established therapy for treating chronic pain. However, perceived treatment response to SCS therapy may vary among people with chronic pain due to diverse needs […]

Trajectory of blood pressure after initiating anti-calcitonin gene-related peptide treatment of migraine: a target trial emulation from the veterans health administration.

Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) is involved in migraine pathophysiology and blood pressure regulation. Although clinical trials have established the cardio-cerebrovascular safety profile of anti-CGRP treatment, limited high-quality real-world evidence exists […]

How do opioids control pain circuits in the brainstem during opioid-induced disorders and in chronic pain? Implications for the treatment of chronic pain.

Brainstem areas involved in descending pain modulation are crucial for the analgesic actions of opioids. However, the role of opioids in these areas during tolerance, opioid-induced hyperalgesia (OIH), and in […]

Thalamic neurometabolite alterations in chronic low back pain: a common phenomenon across musculoskeletal pain conditions?

Recently, we showed that patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA) demonstrate alterations in the thalamic concentrations of several metabolites compared with healthy controls: higher myo-inositol (mIns), lower N-acetylaspartate (NAA), and lower […]

Paradoxical heat sensation as a manifestation of thermal hypesthesia: a study of 1090 patients with lesions of the somatosensory system.

Paradoxical heat sensation (PHS) is the perception of warmth when the skin is cooled. Paradoxical heat sensation rarely occurs in healthy individuals but more frequently in patients suffering from lesions […]

Presurgical sleep and pain behaviors predict insomnia symptoms and pain after total knee arthroplasty: A 12-Month Longitudinal, Observational Study.

Up to 40% of individuals who undergo total knee arthroplasty (TKA) experience some degree of pain following surgery Presurgical insomnia, has been identified as a predictor of postsurgical pain; however, […]

Prevalence of Chronic Pruritus in Elderly Black and White Inpatients: A Comparative Population Study.

Black and geriatric patients were reported in small scale studies to have more intense chronic pruritus (CP). Studies comparing itch across geriatric racial groups are lacking.

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