Pergolizzi J, Böger RH, Budd K, et al.
Opioids and the management of chronic severe pain in the elderly: consensus statement of an international expert panel with focus on the six clinically most often used World Health Organization step III opioids (buprenorphine, fentanyl, hydromorphone, methadone, morphine, oxycodone).
Pain practice. 2008 May 23. [forthcoming] Abstract

Thomas J, Karver S, Cooney GA, et al.
Methylnaltrexone for opioid-induced constipation in advanced illness.
The New England journal of medicine. 2008 May 29;358(22):2332-43. Abstract

Wilkens JR, Belgrade MJ.
Do pain specialists meet the needs of the referring physician? A survey of primary care providers.
Journal of opioid management. 2008 Jan-Feb;4(1):13-20. Abstract

Anemia, Sickle Cell

Barakat LP, Simon K, Schwartz LA, et al.
Correlates of pain-rating concordance for adolescents with sickle cell disease and their caregivers.
The Clinical journal of pain. 2008 Jun;24(5):438-46. Abstract

Anesthetics

Jänig W.
What is the mechanism underlying treatment of pain by systemic application of lidocaine?
Pain. 2008 Apr 30. [forthcoming] [No abstract available]

Arthritis

Andereya S, Stanzel S, Maus U, et al.
Assessment of leech therapy for knee osteoarthritis: a randomized study.
Acta orthopaedica. 2008 Apr;79(2):235-43. Abstract

Cetin N, Aytar A, Atalay A, et al.
Comparing hot pack, short-wave diathermy, ultrasound, and TENS on isokinetic strength, pain, and functional status of women with osteoarthritic knees: a single-blind, randomized, controlled trial.
American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation / Association of Academic Physiatrists. 2008 Jun;87(6):443-51. Abstract

Gibofsky A, Barkin RL.
Chronic pain of osteoarthritis: considerations for selecting an extended-release opioid analgesic.
American journal of therapeutics. 2008 May-Jun;15(3):241-55. Abstract

Juhakoski R, Tenhonen S, Anttonen T, et al.
Factors affecting self-reported pain and physical function in patients with hip osteoarthritis.
Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation. 2008 Jun;89(6):1066-73. Abstract

Lee YC, Shmerling RH.
The benefit of nonpharmacologic therapy to treat symptomatic osteoarthritis.
Current rheumatology reports. 2008 Jan;10(1):5-10. Abstract

Lund H, Weile U, Christensen R, et al.
A randomized controlled trial of aquatic and land-based exercise in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
Journal of rehabilitation medicine. 2008 Feb;40(2):137-144. Abstract

Mody S, Jolly M, Kwasny MJ, et al.
Patient reported outcomes and analgesia use in osteoarthritis of the knee.
Osteoarthritis and cartilage / OARS, Osteoarthritis Research Society. 2008 May 2. [forthcoming] Abstract

Scanzello CR, Moskowitz NK, Gibofsky A.
The post-NSAID era: what to use now for the pharmacologic treatment of pain and inflammation in osteoarthritis.
Current rheumatology reports. 2008 Jan;10(1):49-56. Abstract

Scott D, Kowalczyk A.
Osteoarthritis of the knee.
American family physician. 2008 Apr 15;77(8):1149-50. [No abstract available]

Shakoor MA, Taslim MA, Hossain MS.
Effects of activity modification on the patients with osteoarthritis of the knee.
Bangladesh Medical Research Council bulletin. 2007 Aug;33(2):55-9. Abstract

Shen CL, James CR, Chyu MC, et al.
Effects of tai chi on gait kinematics, physical function, and pain in elderly with knee osteoarthritis - a pilot study.
The American journal of Chinese medicine. 2008;36(2):219-32. Abstract

Unützer J, Hantke M, Powers D, et al.
Care management for depression and osteoarthritis pain in older primary care patients: a pilot study.
International journal of geriatric psychiatry. 2008 May 20. [forthcoming] Abstract

Verhagen A, Bierma-Zeinstra S, Lambeck J, et al.
Balneotherapy for osteoarthritis. a Cochrane review.
The Journal of rheumatology. 2008 May 1. [forthcoming] Abstract

Back Pain

Davis PJ, Williams HJ.
The investigation and management of back pain in children.
Archives of disease in childhood. Education and practice edition. 2008 Jun;93(3):73-83. Abstract

Gockel M, Lindholm H, Niemistö L, et al.
Perceived disability but not pain is connected with autonomic nervous function among patients with chronic low back pain.
Journal of rehabilitation medicine. 2008 May;40(5):355-8. Abstract

Hammill RR, Beazell JR, Hart JM.
Neuromuscular consequences of low back pain and core dysfunction.
Clinics in sports medicine. 2008 Jul;27(3):449-62. Abstract

Hebert J, Koppenhaver S, Fritz J, et al.
Clinical prediction for success of interventions for managing low back pain.
Clinics in sports medicine. 2008 Jul;27(3):463-79. Abstract

Kopec JA, Badii M, McKenna M, et al.
Computerized adaptive testing in back pain: validation of the CAT-5D-QOL.
Spine. 2008 May 20;33(12):1384-90. Abstract

Kosseim M, Rein R, McShane C.
Implementing evidence-based physiotherapy practice for treating children with low back pain: are we there yet?
Pediatric physical therapy. 2008 Summer;20(2):179-84. Abstract

LE Laekeman MA, Sitter H, Basler HD.
The Pain Attitudes and Beliefs Scale for Physiotherapists: psychometric properties of the German version.
Clinical rehabilitation. 2008 Jun;22(6):564-75. Abstract

Lloyd D, Findlay G, Roberts N, et al.
Differences in low back pain behavior are reflected in the cerebral response to tactile stimulation of the lower back.
Spine. 2008 May 20;33(12):1372-7. Abstract

Mielenz TJ, Garrett JM, Carey TS.
Association of psychosocial work characteristics with low back pain outcomes.
Spine. 2008 May 15;33(11):1270-5. Abstract

[No authors listed]
One on one. Are there sleep positions that can help reduce back pain?
Mayo Clinic women's healthsource. 2008 Jun;12(6):8. [No abstract available]

Paul B, Leitner C, Vacariu G, et al.
Low-back pain assessment based on the Brief ICF Core Sets: diagnostic relevance of motor performance and psychological tests.
American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation / Association of Academic Physiatrists. 2008 Jun;87(6):452-60. Abstract

Perreault K.
Linking health promotion with physiotherapy for low back pain: a review.
Journal of rehabilitation medicine. 2008 Jun;40(6):401-9. Abstract

Rasmussen-Barr E, Lundqvist L, Nilsson-Wikmar L, et al.
Aerobic fitness in patients at work despite recurrent low back pain: a cross-sectional study with healthy age- and gender-matched controls.
Journal of rehabilitation medicine. 2008 May;40(5):359-365. Abstract

Schiltenwolf M, Althaus E.
First-line treatment for acute low back pain: assessment of diclofenac or spinal manipulative therapy. [Article in German]
Schmerz (Berlin, Germany). 2008 May 16. [forthcoming][No abstract available]

Thomas JS, France CR, Sha D, et al.
The influence of pain-related fear on peak muscle activity and force generation during maximal isometric trunk exertions.
Spine. 2008 May 15;33(11):E342-8. Abstract

Valat JP, Rozenberg S.
Local corticosteroid injections for low back pain and sciatica.
Joint, bone, spine. 2008 May 15. [forthcoming] Abstract

van der Hulst M, Vollenbroek-Hutten MM, Groothuis-Oudshoorn KG, H et al.
Multidisciplinary rehabilitation treatment of patients with chronic low back pain: a prognostic model for its outcome.
The Clinical journal of pain. 2008 Jun;24(5):421-430. Abstract

Wand BM, O'Connell N.
German acupuncture trials for chronic low back pain.
Archives of internal medicine. 2008 May 12;168(9):1011; author reply 1012. [No abstract available]

Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms

Broekmans S, Dobbels F, Milisen K, et al.
Medication adherence in patients with chronic non-malignant pain: is there a problem?
European journal of pain (London, England). 2008 May 6. [forthcoming] Abstract

Coughlin JW, Edwards R, Buenaver L, et al.
Pain, catastrophizing, and depressive symptomatology in eating disorders.
The Clinical journal of pain. 2008 Jun;24(5):406-14. Abstract

Gerbershagen K, Trojan M, Kuhn J, et al.
Significance of health-related quality of life and religiosity for the acceptance of chronic pain. [Article in German]
Schmerz (Berlin, Germany). 2008 May 15. [forthcoming] Abstract

Goubert L, Vervoort T, Cano A, et al.
Catastrophizing about their children's pain is related to higher parent-child congruency in pain ratings: an experimental investigation.
European journal of pain (London, England). 2008 Apr 28 [forthcoming] Abstract

Guck TP, Willcockson JC, Schmidt RL, et al.
Attributions regarding unmet treatment goals after interdisciplinary chronic pain rehabilitation.
The Clinical journal of pain. 2008 Jun;24(5):415-420. Abstract

Hirsh AT, George SZ, Bialosky JE, et al.
Fear of pain, pain catastrophizing, and acute pain perception: relative prediction and timing of assessment.
The journal of pain. 2008 May 15. [forthcoming] Abstract

Liu Y, Doucette WR.
Does direct-to-consumer advertising affect patients' choice of pain medications?
Current pain and headache reports. 2008 Apr;12(2):89-93. Abstract

Rau J, Ehlebracht-König I, Petermann F.
Impact of a motivational intervention on coping with chronic pain: results of a controlled efficacy study. [Article in German]
Schmerz (Berlin, Germany). 2008 May 16. [forthcoming] Abstract

Sardá J Jr, Nicholas MK, Asghari A, et al.
The contribution of self-efficacy and depression to disability and work status in chronic pain patients: a comparison between Australian and Brazilian samples.
European journal of pain (London, England). 2008 Apr 28 [forthcoming] Abstract

Tait RC.
Empathy: necessary for effective pain management?
Current pain and headache reports. 2008 Apr;12(2):108-12. Abstract

Tunks ER, Crook J, Weir R.
Epidemiology of chronic pain with psychological comorbidity: prevalence, risk, course, and prognosis.
Canadian journal of psychiatry. Revue canadienne de psychiatrie. 2008 Apr;53(4):224-34. Abstract

Turk DC, Swanson KS, Tunks ER.
Psychological approaches in the treatment of chronic pain patients--when pills, scalpels, and needles are not enough.
Canadian journal of psychiatry. Revue canadienne de psychiatrie. 2008 Apr;53(4):213-23. Abstract

Vowles KE, McCracken LM, Eccleston C.
Patient functioning and catastrophizing in chronic pain: the mediating effects of acceptance.
Health psychology. 2008 Mar;27(2 Suppl):S136-43. Abstract

Wedderkopp N, Kjaer P, Hestbaek L, et al.
High-level physical activity in childhood seems to protect against low back pain in early adolescence.
The spine journal. 2008 May 19. [forthcoming] Abstract

Wilson JF.
In the clinic. Low back pain.
Annals of internal medicine. 2008 May 6;148(9):ITC5-1-ITC5-16. [No abstract available]

Wolf CJ.
Osteopathic manipulation & its use for low back pain.
Missouri medicine. 2008 Mar-Apr;105(2):163-7. Abstract

Zhang R, Tao C, Yochum TR.
Use of percutaneous vertebroplasty for intractable back pain associated with compression fracture in an 80-year-old female.
Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics. 2008 May;31(4):319-22. Abstract

Breast Diseases

Vadivelu N, Schreck M, Lopez J, et al.
Pain after mastectomy and breast reconstruction.
The American surgeon. 2008 Apr;74(4):285-96. Abstract

Burns

Wiechman Askay S, Patterson DR.
What are the psychiatric sequelae of burn pain?
Current pain and headache reports. 2008 Apr;12(2):94-7. Abstract

Cancer Pain

Chen LM, Miaskowski C, Dodd M, et al.
Concepts within the Chinese culture that influence the cancer pain experience.
Cancer nursing. 2008 Mar-Apr;31(2):103-8. Abstract

Cohen E, Botti M, Hanna B, et al.
Pain beliefs and pain management of oncology patients.
Cancer nursing. 2008 Mar-Apr;31(2):E1-8. Abstract

Currin J, Meister EA.
A hospital-based intervention using massage to reduce distress among oncology patients.
Cancer nursing. 2008 May-Jun;31(3):214-21. Abstract

Dale O, Piribauer M, Kaasa S, et al.
A double-blind, randomized, crossover comparison between single-dose and double-dose immediate-release oral morphine at bedtime in cancer patients.
Journal of pain and symptom management. 2008 May 24. [forthcoming] Abstract

De Conno F, Ripamonti C, Fagnoni E, et al.
The MERITO Study: a multicentre trial of the analgesic effect and tolerability of normal-release oral morphine during 'titration phase' in patients with cancer pain.
Palliative medicine. 2008 Feb;22(3):214-221. Abstract

Delaney A, Fleetwood-Walker SM, Colvin LA, et al.
Translational medicine: cancer pain mechanisms and management.
British journal of anaesthesia. 2008 May 19. [forthcoming] Abstract

Hadi S, Fan G, Hird AE, et al.
Symptom clusters in patients with cancer with metastatic bone pain.
Journal of palliative medicine. 2008 May;11(4):591-600. Abstract

Hopko DR, Bell JL, Armento M, et al.
Cognitive-behavior therapy for depressed cancer patients in a medical care setting.
Behavior therapy. 2008 Jun;39(2):126-136. Abstract

Hughes D, Ladas E, Rooney D, et al.
Massage therapy as a supportive care intervention for children with cancer.
Oncology nursing forum. 2008 May;35(3):431-42. Abstract

Im EO, Liu Y, Kim YH, et al.
Asian American cancer patients' pain experience.
Cancer nursing. 2008 May-Jun;31(3):E17-23. Abstract

Jost L, Roila F, ESMO Guidelines Working Group.
Management of cancer pain: ESMO clinical recommendations.
Annals of oncology. 2008 May;19 Suppl 2:ii119-21. [No abstract available]

Kirou-Mauro AM, Hird A, Wong J, et al.
Has pain management in cancer patients with bone metastases improved? A seven-year review at an outpatient palliative radiotherapy clinic.
Journal of pain and symptom management. 2008 May 24. [forthcoming] Abstract

Kwekkeboom KL, Wanta B, Bumpus M.
Individual difference variables and the effects of progressive muscle relaxation and analgesic imagery interventions on cancer pain.
Journal of pain and symptom management. 2008 May 24. [forthcoming] Abstract

Nersesyan H, Slavin KV.
Current aproach to cancer pain management: Availability and implications of different treatment options.
Therapeutics and clinical risk management. 2007 Jun;3(3):381-400. Abstract

William L, Macleod R.
Management of breakthrough pain in patients with cancer.
Drugs. 2008;68(7):913-24. Abstract

Complementary Therapies

Musial F, Michalsen A, Dobos G.
Functional chronic pain syndromes and naturopathic treatments: neurobiological foundations.
Forschende Komplementärmedizin (2006). 2008 Apr;15(2):97-103. Abstract

Complex Regional Pain Syndromes
See Also:
Nervous System Diseases

Collins S, van Hilten JJ, Marinus J, et al.
Development of a symptoms questionnaire for complex regional pain syndrome and potentially related illnesses: the trauma related neuronal dysfunction symptoms inventory.
Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation. 2008 Jun;89(6):1114-20. Abstract

Karling M.
Complex regional pain syndrome 1: a condition of the mind or in the body?
Acta paediatrica. 2008 May 14. [forthcoming] [No abstract available]

McCabe CS, Haigh RC, Blake DR.
Mirror visual feedback for the treatment of complex regional pain syndrome (type 1).
Current pain and headache reports. 2008 Apr;12(2):103-7. Abstract

Pontell D.
A clinical approach to complex regional pain syndrome.
Clinics in podiatric medicine and surgery. 2008 Jul;25(3):361-80. Abstract

Wesseldijk F, Fekkes D, Huygen FJ, et al.
Increased plasma serotonin in complex regional pain syndrome type 1.
Anesthesia and analgesia. 2008 Jun;106(6):1862-7. Abstract

Cumulative Trauma Disorders

Nazzi V, Franzini A, Messina G, et al.
Carpal tunnel syndrome: matching minimally invasive surgical techniques.
Journal of neurosurgery. 2008 May;108(5):1033-6. Abstract

Digestive System Diseases

Alpers DH.
Multidimensionality of symptom complexes in irritable bowel syndrome and other functional gastrointestinal disorders.
Journal of psychosomatic research. 2008 Jun;64(6):567-572. Abstract

Hammerle CW, Surawicz CM.
Updates on treatment of irritable bowel syndrome.
World journal of gastroenterology. 2008 May 7;14(17):2639-49. Abstract

Heitkemper M, Jarrett M.
Irritable bowel syndrome: does gender matter?
Journal of psychosomatic research. 2008 Jun;64(6):583-587. Abstract

McFarland LV, Dublin S.
Meta-analysis of probiotics for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome.
World journal of gastroenterology. 2008 May 7;14(17):2650-61. Abstract

Musial F, Häuser W, Langhorst J, et al.
Psychophysiology of visceral pain in IBS and health.
Journal of psychosomatic research. 2008 Jun;64(6):589-597.. Abstract

Riedl A, Schmidtmann M, Stengel A, et al.
Somatic comorbidities of irritable bowel syndrome: a systematic analysis.
Journal of psychosomatic research. 2008 Jun;64(6):573-582. Abstract

Education, Medical

Follett K, Dubois MY.
Program requirements for GME in pain medicine released for the first time.
Pain medicine (Malden, Mass.) 2008 May-Jun;9(4):471-2. [No abstract available]

[No authors listed]
Program requirements for graduate medical education in pain medicine.
Pain medicine (Malden, Mass.) 2008 May-Jun;9(4):473-84. [No abstract available]

Electric Stimulation Therapy

Drummond PD, Treleaven-Hassard S.
Electrical stimulation decreases neuralgic pain after trigeminal deafferentation.
Cephalalgia. 2008 May 5. [forthcoming] [No abstract available]

Facial Pain

Pau A, Croucher R, Marcenes W.
Determinants of perceived need for dental pain medication.
Community dentistry and oral epidemiology. 2008 Jun;36(3):279-86.R Abstract

Riley Iii JL, Gibson E, Zsembik BA, et al.
Acculturation and orofacial pain among Hispanic adults.
The journal of pain. 2008 May 2. [forthcoming] Abstract

Fibromyalgia
See Also:
Musculoskeletal Diseases

Arnold B, Häuser W, Bernardy K, et al.
Multicomponent therapy for treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome. [Article in German]
Schmerz (Berlin, Germany). 2008 May 9. [forthcoming] Abstract

Brosseau L, Wells GA, Tugwell P, et al.
Ottawa Panel evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for aerobic fitness exercises in the management of fibromyalgia: part 1.
Physical therapy. 2008 May 22. [forthcoming] Abstract

Brosseau L, Wells GA, Tugwell P, et al.
Ottawa Panel evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for strengthening exercises in the management of fibromyalgia: part 2.
Physical therapy. 2008 May 22. [forthcoming] Abstract

Busch AJ, Schachter CL, Overend TJ, et al.
Exercise for fibromyalgia: a systematic review.
The Journal of rheumatology. 2008 May 1. [forthcoming] Abstract

Eich W, Häuser W, Friedel E, et al.
Definition, classification and diagnosis of fibromyalgia syndrome. [Article in German]
Schmerz (Berlin, Germany). 2008 May 15. [forthcoming] Abstract

Klement A, Häuser W, Brückle W, et al.
Principles of treatment, coordination of medical care and patient education in fibromyalgia syndrome and chronic widespread pain. [Article in German]
Schmerz (Berlin, Germany). 2008 May 15. [forthcoming] Abstract

Langhorst J, Häuser W, Irnich D, et al.
Alternative and complementary therapies in fibromyalgia syndrome. [Article in German]
Schmerz (Berlin, Germany). 2008 May 9. [forthcoming] Abstract

Nijs J, Van Houdenhove B.
From acute musculoskeletal pain to chronic widespread pain and fibromyalgia: application of pain neurophysiology in manual therapy practice.
Manual therapy. 2008 May 27. [forthcoming] Abstract

Schiltenwolf M, Eich W, Schmale-Grete R, et al.
Aims of the guidelines for diagnostic and treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome. [Article in German]
Schmerz (Berlin, Germany). 2008 May 7. [forthcoming] Abstract

Schiltenwolf M, Häuser W, Felde E, et al.
Physiotherapy, exercise and strength training and physical therapies in the treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome. [Article in German]
Schmerz (Berlin, Germany). 2008 May 2 [forthcoming] Abstract

Sommer C, Häuser W, Berliner M, et al.
Pharmacological treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome. [Article in German]
Schmerz (Berlin, Germany). 2008 May 7. [forthcoming] Abstract

Thieme K, Häuser W, Batra A, et al.
Psychotherapy in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome. [Article in German]
Schmerz (Berlin, Germany). 2008 May 7. [forthcoming] Abstract

Toda K, Tobimatsu Y.
Efficacy of neurotropin in fibromyalgia: a case report.
Pain medicine (Malden, Mass.) 2008 May-Jun;9(4):460-3. Abstract

[No authors listed]
Understanding fibromyalgia and its related disorders.
Primary care companion to the Journal of clinical psychiatry. 2008;10(2):133-44. [No abstract available]

Headache Disorders

Ballegaard V, Thede-Schmidt-Hansen P, Svensson P, et al.
Are headache and temporomandibular disorders related? A blinded study.
Cephalalgia. 2008 May 21. [forthcoming] Abstract

Benoliel R, Birman N, Eliav E, et al.
The International Classification of Headache Disorders: accurate diagnosis of orofacial pain?
Cephalalgia. 2008 May 21. [forthcoming] Abstract

Bigal ME, Lipton RB.
The prognosis of migraine.
Current opinion in neurology. 2008 Jun;21(3):301-8. Abstract

Bruce BK, Townsend CO, Hooten WM, et al.
Chronic pain rehabilitation in chronic headache disorders.
Current neurology and neuroscience reports. 2008 Mar;8(2):94-9. Abstract

Goadsby PJ, Cittadini E, Burns B, et al.
Trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias: diagnostic and therapeutic developments.
Current opinion in neurology. 2008 Jun;21(3):323-30. Abstract

Kalra AA, Elliott D.
Acute migraine: current treatment and emerging therapies.
Therapeutics and clinical risk management. 2007 Jun;3(3):449-59. Abstract

Macgregor EA.
Menstrual migraine.
Current opinion in neurology. 2008 Jun;21(3):309-315. Abstract

Martin ML, Patrick DL, Bushnell DM, et al.
Further validation of an individualized Migraine Treatment Satisfaction Measure.
Value Health. 2008 May 20. [forthcoming] Abstract

Mehle ME.
Allergy and migraine: is there a connection?
Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery. 2008 Jun;16(3):265-9. Abstract

Mulleners WM, Chronicle EP.
Anticonvulsants in migraine prophylaxis: a Cochrane review.
Cephalalgia. 2008 Jun;28(6):585-97. Abstract

Nardi K, Parnetti L, Pieri ML, et al.
Association between migraine and headache attributed to stroke: a case-control study.
Headache. 2008 May 9. [forthcoming] Abstract

Newman LC, Newman EB.
Rebound abdominal pain: noncephalic pain in abdominal migraine is exacerbated by medication overuse.
Headache. 2008 May 9. [forthcoming] Abstract

Paemeleire K, Evers S, Goadsby PJ.
Medication-overuse headache in patients with cluster headache.
Current pain and headache reports. 2008 Apr;12(2):122-7. Abstract

Rains JC, Poceta JS, Penzien DB.
Sleep and headaches.
Current neurology and neuroscience reports. 2008 Mar;8(2):167-75. Abstract

Saper JR.
Chronic daily headache: transformational migraine, chronic migraine, and related disorders.
Current neurology and neuroscience reports. 2008 Mar;8(2):100-7. Abstract

Schulman EA, Brahin EJ.
Refractory headache: historical perspective, need, and purposes for an operational definition.
Headache. 2008 May 9. [forthcoming] Abstract

Speciali JG, Eckeli AL, Dach F.
Tension-type headache.
Expert review of neurotherapeutics. 2008 May;8(5):839-53. Abstract

Straube A, May A, Kropp P, et al.
Therapy of primary chronic headache: chronic migraine, chronic tension type headache and other forms of daily chronic headache. [Article in German]
Schmerz (Berlin, Germany). 2008 May 17. [forthcoming] Abstract

Uutela A, Qvist E, Holmberg C, et al.
Headache in children and adolescents after organ transplantation.
Pediatric transplantation. 2008 May 5. [forthcoming] Abstract

Walker DM, Teach SJ.
Emergency department treatment of primary headaches in children and adolescents.
Current opinion in pediatrics. 2008 Jun;20(3):248-254. Abstract

Winner P.
Pediatric headache.
Current opinion in neurology. 2008 Jun;21(3):316-22. Abstract

Health Policy

Megens JH, van der Werff DB, Knape JT.
Quality improvement: implementation of a pain management policy in a university pediatric hospital.
Paediatric anaesthesia. 2008 May 12. [forthcoming] Abstract

Phillips C, Main C, Buck R, et al.
Prioritising pain in policy making: the need for a whole systems perspective.
Health policy. 2008 Apr 30. [forthcoming] Abstract

Hip Pain

Lequesne M, Djian P, Vuillemin V, et al.
Prospective study of refractory greater trochanter pain syndrome. MRI findings of gluteal tendon tears seen at surgery. Clinical and MRI results of tendon repair.
Joint, bone, spine. 2008 Apr 29 [forthcoming] Abstract

Ortega-Deballon P, Ruiz de Adana-Belbel JC, Hernández-Matías A, et al.
Usefulness of laboratory data in the management of right iliac fossa pain in adults.
Diseases of the colon and rectum. 2008 May 17. [forthcoming] Abstract

Hospice Care
See Also:
Palliative Care

Oliver DP, Wittenberg-Lyles E, Demiris G, et al.
Barriers to pain management: caregiver perceptions and pain talk by hospice interdisciplinary teams.
Journal of pain and symptom management. 2008 May 19. [forthcoming] Abstract

Hypnosis, Anesthetic

Milling LS.
Is high hypnotic suggestibility necessary for successful hypnotic pain intervention?
Current pain and headache reports. 2008 Apr;12(2):98-102. Abstract

Knee Pain
See Also:
Musculoskeletal Diseases

Castelnuovo E, Cross P, Mt-Isa S, et al.
Cost-effectiveness of advising the use of topical or oral ibuprofen for knee pain; the TOIB study [ISRCTN: 79353052].
Rheumatology (Oxford, England). 2008 May 29. [forthcoming] Abstract

Jensen R, Kvale A, Baerheim A.
Is pain in patellofemoral pain syndrome neuropathic?
The Clinical journal of pain. 2008 Jun;24(5):384-394. Abstract

Underwood M, Ashby D, Carnes D, et al.
Topical or oral ibuprofen for chronic knee pain in older people. The TOIB study.
Health technology assessment (Winchester, England). 2008 May;12(22):1-176. Abstract

Mental Disorders
See Also:
Psychological Phenomena and Processes

Mahoney AE, Peters L.
The Mahoney Pain Scale: examining pain and agitation in advanced dementia.
American journal of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. 2008 May 4. [forthcoming] Abstract

Zwakhalen SM, Koopmans RT, Geels PJ, et al.
The prevalence of pain in nursing home residents with dementia measured using an observational pain scale.
European journal of pain (London, England). 2008 May 15. [forthcoming] Abstract

Musculoskeletal Diseases
See Also:
Arthritis; Back Pain; Fibromyalgia; Foot Diseases; Hip Pain; Knee Pain; Neck Pain; Shoulder Pain; Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

Andersen LL, Jørgensen MB, Blangsted AK, et al.
A randomized controlled intervention trial to relieve and prevent neck/shoulder pain.
Medicine and science in sports and exercise. 2008 May 2. [forthcoming] Abstract

Andres BM, Murrell GA.
Treatment of tendinopathy: what works, what does not, and what is on the horizon.
Clinical orthopaedics and related research. 2008 Apr 30 [forthcoming] Abstract

Bjordal JM, Lopes-Martins RA, Joensen J, et al.
A systematic review with procedural assessments and meta-analysis of low level laser therapy in lateral elbow tendinopathy (tennis elbow).
BMC musculoskeletal disorders. 2008 May 29;9(1):75. Abstract

Bränström H, Fahlström M.
Kinesiophobia in patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain: differences between men and women.
Journal of rehabilitation medicine. 2008 May;40(5):375-80. Abstract

Chen D, Luo LP, Hong YB, et al.
Controlled study on needle-pricking therapy combined with spinal massage for treatment of ankylosing spondylitis. [Article in Chinese]
Zhongguo zhen jiu = Chinese acupuncture & moxibustion. 2008 Mar;28(3):163-6. Abstract

da Costa BR, Vieira ER.
Stretching to reduce work-related musculoskeletal disorders: a systematic review.
Journal of rehabilitation medicine. 2008 May;40(5):321-8. Abstract

Dogru H, Basaran S, Sarpel T.
Effectiveness of therapeutic ultrasound in adhesive capsulitis.
Joint, bone, spine. 2008 May 1. [forthcoming] Abstract

Frey Law LA, Evans S, Knudtson J, et al.
Massage reduces pain perception and hyperalgesia in experimental muscle pain: a randomized, controlled trial.
The journal of pain. 2008 May 1. [forthcoming] Abstract

Hall J, Swinkels A, Briddon J, et al.
Does aquatic exercise relieve pain in adults with neurologic or musculoskeletal disease? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation. 2008 May;89(5):873-83. Abstract

Hooftman WE, Westerman MJ, van der Beek AJ, et al.
What makes men and women with musculoskeletal complaints decide they are too sick to work?
Scandinavian journal of work, environment & health. 2008 May 12. [forthcoming] interference. Abstract

Khan SA, Kumar A, Varshney MK, et al.
Dextrose prolotherapy for recalcitrant coccygodynia.
Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong). 2008 Apr;16(1):27-9. Abstract

Madan I, Reading I, Palmer KT, et al.
Cultural differences in musculoskeletal symptoms and disability.
International journal of epidemiology. 2008 May 29. [forthcoming] Abstract

Mirca M, Eleonora S, Edy B, et al.
Pain syndromes in competitive elite level female artistic gymnasts. Role of specific preventive-compensative activity.
Italian journal of anatomy and embryology = Archivio italiano di anatomia ed embriologia. 2008 Jan-Mar;113(1):47-54. Abstract

Perrot S, Javier RM, Marty M, et al.
Is there any evidence to support the use of antidepressants in painful rheumatological conditions? Systematic review of pharmacological and clinical studies.
Rheumatology (Oxford, England). 2008 Apr 29 [forthcoming] Abstract

Rasmussen S, Christensen M, Mathiesen I, et al.
Shockwave therapy for chronic Achilles tendinopathy: a double-blind, randomized clinical trial of efficacy.
Acta orthopaedica. 2008 Apr;79(2):249-56. Abstract

Schug SA.
The role of tramadol in current treatment strategies for musculoskeletal pain.
Therapeutics and clinical risk management. 2007 Oct;3(5):717-23. Abstract

Sheane BJ, Doyle F, Doyle C, et al.
Sub-optimal pain control in patients with rheumatic disease.
Clinical rheumatology. 2008 May 29. [forthcoming] Abstract

Myofascial Pain Syndromes

Guarda-Nardini L, Manfredini D, Salamone M, et al.
Efficacy of botulinum toxin in treating myofascial pain in bruxers: a controlled placebo pilot study.
Cranio. 2008 Apr;26(2):126-35. Abstract

Marklund S, Wänman A.
Incidence and prevalence of myofascial pain in the jaw-face region. A one-year prospective study on dental students.
Acta odontologica Scandinavica. 2008 Apr;66(2):113-21. Abstract

Venâncio Rde A, Alencar FG, Zamperini C.
Different substances and dry-needling injections in patients with myofascial pain and headaches.
Cranio. 2008 Apr;26(2):96-103. Abstract

Neck Pain
See Also:
Musculoskeletal Diseases

Bablis P, Pollard H, Bonello R.
Neuro Emotional Technique for the treatment of trigger point sensitivity in chronic neck pain sufferers: a controlled clinical trial.
Chiropractic & osteopathy. 2008 May 21;16(1):4. [forthcoming] Abstract

Lundberg GD.
Physical exercise for chronic neck pain.
Medscape journal of medicine. 2008 Apr 10;10(4):85. [No abstract available]

Paulus I, Brumagne S.
Altered interpretation of neck proprioceptive signals in persons with subclinical recurrent neck pain.
Journal of rehabilitation medicine. 2008 Jun;40(6):426-32. Abstract

Nervous System Diseases
See Also:
Complex Regional Pain Syndromes/Trigeminal Neuralgia

Baastrup C, Finnerup NB.
Pharmacological management of neuropathic pain following spinal cord injury.
CNS drugs. 2008;22(6):455-75. Abstract

Dray A.
Neuropathic pain: emerging treatments.
British journal of anaesthesia. 2008 May 28. [forthcoming] Abstract

Edelsberg J, Oster G.
Summary measures of number needed to treat: how much clinical guidance do they provide in neuropathic pain?
European journal of pain (London, England). 2008 May 2. [forthcoming] Abstract

Haslam C, Nurmikko T.
Pharmacological treatment of neuropathic pain in older persons.
Clinical interventions in aging. 2008;3(1):111-20. Abstract

Karagoz H, Yuksel F, Ulkur E, et al.
Early and late results of nerve decompression procedures in diabetic neuropathy: a series from Turkiye.
Journal of reconstructive microsurgery. 2008 Feb;24(2):95-101. Abstract

Middleton JW, Leong G, Mann L.
Management of spinal cord injury in general practice - Part 2.
Australian family physician. 2008 May;37(5):331-8. Abstract

Peul WC, Hout WB, Brand R, et al.
Prolonged conservative care versus early surgery in patients with sciatica caused by lumbar disc herniation: two year results of a randomised controlled trial.
BMJ (Clinical research ed.) 2008 May 23. [forthcoming] Abstract

Stracke H, Gaus W, Achenbach U, et al.
Benfotiamine in diabetic polyneuropathy (BENDIP): results of a randomised, double blind, placebo-controlled clinical study.
Experimental and clinical endocrinology & diabetes. 2008 May 13. Abstract

Wardell DW, Rintala D, Tan G.
Study descriptions of healing touch with veterans experiencing chronic neuropathic pain from spinal cord injury.
Explore (New York, N.Y.). 2008 May-Jun;4(3):187-95. Abstract

Weigel R, Capelle HH, Krauss JK.
Failure of long-term nerve root stimulation to improve neuropathic pain.
Journal of neurosurgery. 2008 May;108(5):921-5. Abstract

Pain/diagnosis

Keizer D, Fael D, Wierda JM, et al.
Quantitative sensory testing with von frey monofilaments in patients with allodynia: what are we quantifying?
The Clinical journal of pain. 2008 Jun;24(5):463-6. Abstract

Pain Measurement

Howard R, Carter B, Curry J, et al.
Pain assessment.
Paediatric anaesthesia. 2008 May;18 Suppl 1:14-8. [No abstract available]

Kappesser J, de C Williams AC.
Pain judgements of patients' relatives: examining the use of social contract theory as theoretical framework.
Journal of behavioral medicine. 2008 May 16. [forthcoming] Abstract

Pincus T, Rusu A, Santos R.
Responsiveness and construct validity of the Depression, Anxiety, and Positive Outlook Scale (DAPOS).
The Clinical journal of pain. 2008 Jun;24(5):431-437. Abstract

Vranceanu AM, Safren S, Cowan J, et al.
The development of the Negative Pain Thoughts Questionnaire.
Pain practice. 2008 May 23. [forthcoming] Abstract

Pain /physiopathology

Meyr AJ, Saffran B.
The pathophysiology of the chronic pain cycle.
Clinics in podiatric medicine and surgery. 2008 Jul;25(3):327-46. Abstract

Palliative Care
See Also:
Hospice Care

Shaiova L, Berger A, Blinderman CD, et al.
Consensus guideline on parenteral methadone use in pain and palliative care.
Palliative & supportive care. 2008 Jun;6(2):165-176. Abstract

Pancreatitis

Cruciani RA, Jain S.
Pancreatic pain: a mini review.
Pancreatology. 2008 May 29;8(3):230-235. Abstract

Gachago C, Draganov PV.
Pain management in chronic pancreatitis.
World journal of gastroenterology. 2008 May 28;14(20):3137-48. Abstract

Kapural L, Rakic M.
Spinal cord stimulation for chronic visceral pain secondary to chronic non-alcoholic pancreatitis.
Journal of clinical gastroenterology. 2008 May 19. [forthcoming] Abstract

Pelvic Pain

Binder I, Ophoven A.
The complexity of chronic pelvic pain exemplified by the condition currently called interstitial cystitis. [Article in German]
Aktuelle Urologie. 2008 May;39(3):205-14. Abstract

Duclos AJ, Lee CT, Shoskes DA.
Current treatment options in the management of chronic prostatitis.
Therapeutics and clinical risk management. 2007 Aug;3(4):507-12. Abstract

Kalu E, Richardson R.
Retained foetal bones: an intrauterine cause of chronic pelvic pain.
Archives of gynecology and obstetrics. 2008 May 28. [forthcoming] Abstract

Laszlo KD, Gyorffy Z, Adam S, et al.
Work-related stress factors and menstrual pain: a nation-wide representative survey.
Journal of psychosomatic obstetrics and gynaecology. 2008 Jun;29(2):133-8. Abstract

Li CH, Wang YZ, Guo XY.
Acupuncture at Siguan points for treatment of primary dysmenorrheal. [Article in Chinese]
Zhongguo zhen jiu = Chinese acupuncture & moxibustion. 2008 Mar;28(3):187-90. Abstract

Zimmermann R, Cumpanas A, Hoeltl L, et al.
Extracorporeal shock-wave therapy for treating chronic pelvic pain syndrome: a feasibility study and the first clinical results.
BJU international. 2008 May 26. [forthcoming] Abstract

Phantom Limb

Flor H.
Maladaptive plasticity, memory for pain and phantom limb pain: review and suggestions for new therapies.
Expert review of neurotherapeutics. 2008 May;8(5):809-18. Abstract

Ketz AK.
The experience of phantom limb pain in patients with combat-related traumatic amputations.
Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation. 2008 Jun;89(6):1127-32. Abstract

Psychological Phenomena and Processes
See Also:
Mental Disorders

Krämer HH, Stenner C, Seddigh S, et al.
Illusion of pain: pre-existing knowledge determines brain activation of 'imagined allodynia'
The journal of pain. 2008 May 1. [forthcoming] Abstract

Morley S.
Psychology of pain.
British journal of anaesthesia. 2008 May 28. [forthcoming] Abstract

Psychotherapy

Tunks ER.
Chronic pain and the psychiatrist.
Canadian journal of psychiatry. Revue canadienne de psychiatrie. 2008 Apr;53(4):211-2. [No abstract available]

Shoulder Pain
See Also:
Musculoskeletal Diseases

Blaine T, Moskowitz R, Udell J, et al.
Treatment of persistent shoulder pain with sodium hyaluronate: a randomized, controlled trial. A multicenter study.
The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume. 2008 May;90(5):970-9. Abstract

Johansson K, Ivarson S.
Intra- and interexaminer reliability of four manual shoulder maneuvers used to identify subacromial pain.
Manual therapy. 2008 May 2. [forthcoming] Abstract

Michener LA, Snyder AR.
Evaluation of health-related quality of life in patients with shoulder pain: are we doing the best we can?
Clinics in sports medicine. 2008 Jul;27(3):491-505. Abstract

Niessen M, Janssen T, Meskers C, et al.
Kinematics of the contralateral and ipsilateral shoulder: a possible relationship with post-stroke shoulder pain.
Journal of rehabilitation medicine. 2008 Jun;40(6):482-6. Abstract

Tighe CB, Oakley WS Jr.
The prevalence of a diabetic condition and adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder.
Southern medical journal. 2008 May 7. [forthcoming] Abstract

Sleep

Fishbain DA, Hall J, Meyers AL, et al.
Does pain mediate the pain interference with sleep problem in chronic pain? Findings from studies for management of diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain with duloxetine.
Journal of pain and symptom management. 2008 May 24. [forthcoming] Abstract

Substance-Related Disorders
See Also:
Analgesics, Opioid

Compton P.
Should opioid abusers be discharged from opioid-analgesic therapy?
Pain medicine (Malden, Mass.) 2008 May-Jun;9(4):383-90. [No abstract available]

Compton PA, Wu SM, Schieffer B, et al.
Introduction of a self-report version of the Prescription Drug Use Questionnaire and relationship to medication agreement noncompliance.
Journal of pain and symptom management. 2008 May 27. [forthcoming] Abstract

Fishbain DA, Cole B, Lewis J, et al.
What percentage of chronic nonmalignant pain patients exposed to chronic opioid analgesic therapy develop abuse/addiction and/or aberrant drug-related behaviors? A structured evidence-based review.
Pain medicine (Malden, Mass.) 2008 May-Jun;9(4):444-59. Abstract

Leri F.
Co-administration of opioid agonists and antagonists in addiction and pain medicine.
Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy. 2008 May;9(8):1387-96. Abstract

Mitchell AM, Dewey CM.
Chronic pain in patients with substance abuse disorder: general guidelines and an approach to treatment.
Postgraduate medicine. 2008 Apr;120(1):75-9. Abstract

Narang S, Wasan AD, Ross EL, et al.
Patients with chronic pain on opioid therapy taking dronabinol: incidence of false negatives using radioimmunoassay.
Journal of opioid management. 2008 Jan-Feb;4(1):21-6. Abstract

Savage SR, Kirsh KL, Passik SD.
Challenges in using opioids to treat pain in persons with substance use disorders.
Addiction science & clinical practice. 2008 Jun;4(2):4-25. Abstract

Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
See Also:
Musculoskeletal Diseases

Cooper BC, Kleinberg I.
Establishment of a temporomandibular physiological state with neuromuscular orthosis treatment affects reduction of TMD symptoms in 313 patients.
Cranio. 2008 Apr;26(2):104-17. Abstract

Mejersjö C, Wenneberg B.
Diclofenac sodium and occlusal splint therapy in TMJ osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial.
Journal of oral rehabilitation. 2008 May 9. [forthcoming] Abstract

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

Lefaucheur JP.
Use of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in pain relief.
Expert review of neurotherapeutics. 2008 May;8(5):799-808. Abstract

Trigeminal Neuralgia
See Also:
Nervous System Diseases

Mitsos AP, Georgakoulias N, Lafazanos SA, et al.
The "hanging technique" of vascular transposition in microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia: technical report of four cases.
Neurosurgical review. 2008 May 10. [forthcoming] Abstract

Whiplash Injuries

Bostick GP, Ferrari R, Carroll LJ, et al.
A population-based survey of beliefs about neck pain from whiplash injury, work-related neck pain, and work-related upper extremity pain.
European journal of pain (London, England). 2008 May 18. [forthcoming] Abstract

Kongsted A, Sorensen JS, Andersen H, et al.
Are early MRI findings correlated with long-lasting symptoms following whiplash injury? A prospective trial with 1-year follow-up.
European spine journal. 2008 May 30. [forthcoming] Abstract

Sterling M.
Physical and psychological aspects of whiplash: important considerations for primary care assessment, Part 2 - Case studies.
Manual therapy. 2008 May 22. [forthcoming] Abstract

Wounds and Injuries

Girouard K, Harrison MB, Vandenkerkof E.
The symptom of pain with pressure ulcers: a review of the literature.
Ostomy/wound management. 2008 May;54(5):30-42. Abstract

Price PE, Fagervik-Morton H, Mudge EJ, et al.
Dressing-related pain in patients with chronic wounds: an international patient perspective.
International wound journal. 2008 Jun;5(2):159-71. Abstract

White RJ.
Pain assessment and management in patients with chronic wounds.
Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain). 2008 Apr 16-22;22(32):62, 64-6, 68. Abstract

Woo K, Sibbald G, Fogh K, et al.
Assessment and management of persistent (chronic) and total wound pain.
International wound journal. 2008 Jun;5(2):205-15. Abstract

Woo KY, Harding K, Price P, et al.
Minimising wound-related pain at dressing change: evidence-informed practice.
International wound journal. 2008 Jun;5(2):144-57. Abstract

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