We speculate, based on the work we have conducted to this point, that AMPK activators may represent some of the first therapeutics that can be utilized to specifically prevent the development of chronic post-surgical pain.
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Is AMPK a pharmacological target for the prevention of chronic pain?
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What if pain changes the mind?
What happens with pain-related cognitions and emotions when a severe pain episode occurs and disrupts the physical as well as the “cognitive” integrity of the body?
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How emotions influence pain perception in chronic pain
Emotions change how we perceive pain. Our recent manuscript explores affective modulation in patients with chronic pain.
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The role of perceived injustice in chronic pain
How perceived injustice might influence pain outcomes.
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Evidence about reassurance for back pain is not reassuring
Giving reassurance may be one of the most commonly used strategies for non specific low back pain (LBP) in primary care. We set out to review the evidence on reassurance in low back pain. We ...