Chronic Pain in Inflammatory Arthritis: Mechanisms, Metrology, and Emerging Targets—A Focus on the JAK-STAT Pathway by Fausto Salaffi, Giovanni Giacobazzi, Marco Di Carlo

“…Chronic pain is nowadays considered not only the mainstay symptom of rheumatic diseases but also “a disease itself.” …”
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The Effect of Occupational Engagement on Lifestyle in Adults Living with Chronic Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Svetlana Solgaard Nielsen, Søren T. Skou, Anette Enemark Larsen, Alessio Bricca, Jens Søndergaard, Jeanette Reffstrup Christensen

“…Healthy lifestyle is important to decrease health risks in individuals living with chronic pain. From an occupational therapy perspective, human health and lifestyle are linked to occupational engagement in meaningful everyday activities. …”
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Synaptic Structure and Function in the Mouse Somatosensory Cortex during Chronic Pain: In Vivo Two-Photon Imaging by Sun Kwang Kim, Kei Eto, Junichi Nabekura

“…In this paper, we introduce recent in vivo two-photon imaging studies demonstrating how plastic changes in synaptic structure and function of the mouse somatosensory cortex, following peripheral injury, contribute to chronic pain conditions, like neuropathic and inflammatory pain.…”
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Pilot Trial of the Reboot Online Program: An Internet-Delivered, Multidisciplinary Pain Management Program for Chronic Pain by Regina Schultz, Jessica Smith, Jill M. Newby, Tania Gardner, Christine T. Shiner, Gavin Andrews, Steven G. Faux

“…Objectives. Chronic pain causes significant disability and psychological distress, but barriers often prevent people with pain from engaging in traditional face-to-face pain management programs. …”
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A regional program evaluation of the Stanford Chronic Pain Self-Management Program in Eastern Ontario, Canada by E. Hum, S. Karunananthan, A. Adil, I. Moroz, R. Davidson, C. Liddy

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Inhalation of Protium heptaphyllum (Aubl.) Marchand (BREU-BRANCO) essential oil as an analgesic and anxiolytic in fibromyalgia. Case reports by Tauany Milan Ribeiro-Lacerda, Luciana Kazue Otutumi, Cristiane Mengue Feniman Moritz, Daniela de Cassia Faglioni Boleta-Ceranto, Ezilda Jacomassi

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Mindfulness influences the psycho-social dimension of chronic pain: A randomized controlled clinical trial in Indian context by Anirban Pal, Purnava Mukhopadhyay, Rajasree Biswas, Dipasri Bhattacharya

“…Background and Aims: In India, the awareness about the psycho-social dimension of chronic pain is minimal among physicians and patients. …”
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Vitamin D and Chronic Pain in Immigrant and Ethnic Minority Patients—Investigation of the Relationship and Comparison with Native Western Populations by Sebastian Straube, R. Andrew Moore, Sheena Derry, Ernst Hallier, Henry J. McQuay

“…Included were studies reporting on 25-OH vitamin D levels in immigrant/ethnic minority populations affected by chronic pain, and/or reporting on the treatment of chronic pain with vitamin D preparations in such populations. …”
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When in Doubt, Ask the Audience: Potential Users' Perceptions of Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Chronic Pain by Luke H Schneider, Heather D Hadjistavropoulos

“…BACKGROUND: Although research has demonstrated that Internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy (ICBT) for chronic pain helps with adjustment to pain, it remains unclear how this treatment option would initially be perceived by individuals with chronic pain.…”
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Improving Anxiety Related to Chronic Pain Through a Sleep Circadian Intervention Program: A Pilot Study by Sonia López-Monzoni, Gloria Hernando Benito, Sofía Romero-Peralta, Laura Silgado-Martínez, Maria Esther Viejo-Ayuso, Leticia Álvarez-Balado, Enrique Rodríguez Matarranz, Carles Forné Izquierdo, Manuel Sánchez-de-la-Torre, Juan Fernando Masa, Ferrán Barbé, Francisco García-Río, Antonio Martínez-Nicolás, Belén García-Mediano, Esther Solano-Pérez, Olga Mediano

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The work of return to work. Challenges of returning to work when you have chronic pain: a meta-ethnography by Martin Underwood, Mary Grant, Kate Seers, Robert Froud, Joanne O-Beirne-Elliman

“…Where this ability was not apparent, there could be a downward spiral resulting in not working.Conclusions For people with chronic pain, and for their employers, navigating obstacles to return to work entails balancing the needs of (1) the person with chronic pain, (2) work colleagues and (3) the employing organisation. …”
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Feasibility pilot of a novel coaching intervention to optimize cannabis use for chronic pain management among Veterans by Kevin F. Boehnke, Gabrielle Bowyer, Jenna McAfee, Tristin Smith, Catherine Klida, Vivian Kurtz, Evangelos Litinas, Poonam Purohit, Anne Arewasikporn, Dana Horowitz, Laura Thomas, Jennifer Eckersley, Mia Railing, David A. Williams, Daniel J. Clauw, Kelley M. Kidwell, Amy S. B. Bohnert, Rachel S. Bergmans

“…Abstract Introduction Chronic pain is common among Veterans, some of whom use cannabis for pain. …”
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The effect of interdisciplinary treatment on sickness absence and disability pension among chronic pain patients on partial disability pension. by Lea Constan, Paolo Frumento, Riccardo LoMartire

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An exploration of the increasing prevalence of chronic pain among Canadian veterans: Life After Service Studies 2016 and 2019 by Jhalok Ronjan Talukdar, Dena Zeraatkar, Andrew Thomas, Jason W. Busse

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Chronic Pain after Open Appendectomy and Its Effects on Quality of Life in Children Aged 8–18 Years by Onur Palabiyik, Gurkan Demir

“…In the sixth month after the surgical procedure, the presence of chronic pain was examined in the lower right abdominal area. …”
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Association between C-reactive protein and chronic pain in US adults: A nationwide cross-sectional study. by Chunsheng Huang, Qizhen Tong, Qiaoling Tong

“…<h4>Background</h4>Chronic pain has emerged as a significant global public health concern. …”
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Association between Chronic Pain and Diabetes/Prediabetes: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Survey in Saudi Arabia by Khaled K. Aldossari, Mamdouh M. Shubair, Jamaan Al-Zahrani, Abdulrahman A. Alduraywish, Khalid AlAhmary, Salwa Bahkali, Sara M. Aloudah, Sami Almustanyir, Laila Al-Rizqi, Sally A. El-Zahaby, Paivi Toivola, Ashraf El-Metwally

“…The present study sought to evaluate chronic pain and its association with diabetes mellitus at a population level. …”
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What are the perceived needs of people living with chronic pain regarding physiotherapy services? A scoping review protocol. by Jonathan Gervais-Hupé, Arthur Filleul, Kadija Perreault, Isabelle Gaboury, Timothy H Wideman, Céline Charbonneau, Fatiha Loukili, Martine Gagnon, Anne Hudon

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>Chronic pain represents a major health issue, affecting the physical and mental health of approximately one in five people worldwide. …”
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Unraveling the PVTGlu-mPFCGlu circuit: A new frontier in chronic pain management for bone cancer pain by Liqun Duan, Qianliang Wang, Jianpeng Chen, Zelin Fan, Wenzhi Zhang, Jun Yan

“…Inhibition of the input from PVT glutamatergic neurons to mPFC glutamatergic neurons alleviates chronic pain in BCP, whereas activation of the PVTGlu-mPFCGlu projection induces chronic pain in mice. …”
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Use of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and alpha tocopherol (vitamin E) as adjuvants in the treatment of neuropathic pain by Fernando Antonio Silva de Azevedo-Filho, Yasmim Machado Chaves de Castro, Marcos Pinho Cerqueira, Thiago Arruda Rodrigues, Yussef Ali-Abdouni, Patrícia Maria de Moraes Barros Fucs

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