To keep you informed about the latest research in pain management, the Academy is pleased to provide you with access to abstracts of articles recently added to the National Library of Medicine database.

~December 2006

Research Abstracts December 2006
Below are abstracts of recent pain and pain management studies selected from the National Library of Medicine. Click on the link below each entry for the complete abstract.

Abdominal Pain

Morino M, Pellegrino L, Castagna E, et al.
Acute nonspecific abdominal pain: a randomized, controlled trial comparing early laparoscopy versus clinical observation.
Annals of surgery. 2006 Dec;244(6):881-8. Abstract

Weydert JA, Shapiro DE, Acra SA, et al.
Evaluation of guided imagery as treatment for recurrent abdominal pain in children: a randomized controlled trial.
BMC pediatrics. 2006 Nov 8;6(1):29. B Abstract

Acupuncture Analgesia

Goertz CM, Niemtzow R, Burns SM, et al.
Auricular acupuncture in the treatment of acute pain syndromes: a pilot study.
Military medicine. 2006 Oct;171(10):1010-4. Abstract

Macpherson H, Thorpe L, Thomas K.
Beyond needling-therapeutic processes in acupuncture care: a qualitative study nested within a low-back pain trial.
Journal of alternative and complementary medicine (New York, N.Y.) 2006 Nov;12(9):873-880. Abstract

Age Groups, Adult

Mallen CD, Peat G, Thomas E, et al.
Is chronic pain in adulthood related to childhood factors? A population-based case-control study of young adults.
The Journal of rheumatology. 2006 Nov;33(11):2286-90. Abstract

Unternahrer I, Minder C, Adler R.
Gender and the relationship between traumatic childhood experiences and pain in adulthood.
Swiss medical weekly. 2006 Sep 30;136(39-40):637-642. Abstract

Age Groups, Infant

[No authors listed]
Prevention and management of pain in the neonate: an update.
Pediatrics. 2006 Nov;118(5):2231-41. Abstract

Ahn HY, Jang MY, Hur MH.
The effect of oral glucose on pain relief in newborns. [Article in Korean]
Taehan Kanho Hakhoe chi. 2006 Oct;36(6):992-1001. Abstract

Dunbar AE 3rd, Sharek PJ, Mickas NA, et al.
Implementation and case-study results of potentially better practices to improve pain management of neonates.
Pediatrics. 2006 Nov;118 Suppl 2:S87-94. Abstract

Sharek PJ, Powers R, Koehn A, et al.
Evaluation and development of potentially better practices to improve pain management of neonates.
Pediatrics. 2006 Nov;118 Suppl 2:S78-86. Abstract

Analgesics 

Palos GR, Cantor SB, Aday LA, et al.
An urban community's preferences for hypothetical outcomes of analgesic pain treatment.
Journal of pain and symptom management. 2006 Nov;32(5):470-477. Abstract

Veldhuijzen DS, van Wijck AJ, Verster JC, et al.
The impact of chronic pain patients' psychotropic drug knowledge and warning labels on the decision whether to drive a car or not.
Traffic injury prevention. 2006 Dec;7(4):360-4. Abstract

Analgesics, Non-Narcotic 

Curi Y, Picolo G.
Animal toxins as analgesics - An overview.
Drug news & perspectives. 2006 Sep;19(7):381-92. Abstract

Lever IJ, Rice AS.
Cannabinoids and pain.
Handbook of experimental pharmacology. 2007;(177):265-306. Abstract

Lynch ME, Young J, Clark AJ.
A case series of patients using medicinal marihuana for management of chronic pain under the Canadian Marihuana Medical Access Regulations.
Journal of pain and symptom management. 2006 Nov;32(5):497-501. Abstract

Maroon JC, Bost JW, Borden MK, et al.
Natural antiinflammatory agents for pain relief in athletes.
Neurosurgical focus. 2006 Oct 15;21(4):e11. Abstract

Wallace MS.
Ziconotide: a new nonopioid intrathecal analgesic for the treatment of chronic pain.
Expert review of neurotherapeutics. 2006 Oct;6(10):1423-8. Abstract

Analgesics, Opioid

Ackerman WE 3rd.
Paroxysmal opioid-induced pain and hyperalgesia.
The Journal of the Kentucky Medical Association. 2006 Sep;104(9):419-23. [no abstract available]

Adams EH, Chwiecko P, Ace-Wagoner Y, et al.
A study of AVINZA (morphine sulfate extended-release capsules) for chronic moderate-to-severe noncancer pain conducted under real-world treatment conditions--the ACCPT Study.
Pain practice. 2006 Dec;6(4):254-64. Abstract

Barkin RL, Barkin SJ, Barkin DS.
Propoxyphene (dextropropoxyphene): a critical review of a weak opioid analgesic that should remain in antiquity.
American journal of therapeutics. 2006 November/December;13(6):534-542. Abstract

Carey T, Krebs E.
Review: opioids are more effective than placebo but not other analgesics for chronic noncancer pain.
ACP journal club. 2006 Nov-Dec;145(3):74.[no abstract available]

Chan KT, Fishman SM.
Legal aspects of chronic opioid therapy.
Current pain and headache reports. 2006 Dec;10(6):426-30. Abstract

Connelly M, Schanberg L.
Opioid therapy for the treatment of refractory pain in children with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.
Nature clinical practice. Rheumatology. 2006 Dec;2(12):636-7.[no abstract available]

Frymoyer AR, Rowbotham MC, Petersen KL.
Placebo-controlled comparison of a morphine/dextromethorphan combination with morphine on experimental pain and hyperalgesia in healthy volunteers.
The journal of pain. 2006 Nov 15; [forthcoming] Abstract

Hair PI, Curran MP, Keam SJ.
Tramadol extended-release tablets.
Drugs. 2006;66(15):2017-2027. Abstract

Liu Z, Gao F, Tian Y.
Effects of morphine, fentanyl and tramadol on human immune response.
Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology. Medical sciences = Hua zhong ke ji da xue xue bao. Yi xue Ying De wen ban = Huazhong keji daxue xuebao. Yixue Yingdewen ban. 2006;26(4):478-81. Abstract

Miller NS.
Failure of enforcement controlled substance laws in health policy for prescribing opiate medications: a painful assessment of morbidity and mortality.
Failure of enforcement controlled substance laws in health policy for prescribing opiate medications: a painful assessment of morbidity and mortality. Abstract

Swegle JM, Logemann C.
Management of common opioid-induced adverse effects.
American family physician. 2006 Oct 15;74(8):1347-54. Abstract

Zollner C, Stein C.
Opioids.
Handbook of experimental pharmacology. 2007;(177):31-63. Abstract

Anemia, Sickle Cell  

Uong EC, Boyd JH, Debaun MR.
Daytime pulse oximeter measurements do not predict incidence of pain and acute chest syndrome episodes in sickle cell anemia.
The Journal of pediatrics. 2006 Nov;149(5):707-709. Abstract

Anxiety Disorders  

Poundja J, Fikretoglu D, Brunet A.
The co-occurrence of posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms and pain: is depression a mediator?
Journal of traumatic stress. 2006 Oct 30;19(5):747-751. Abstract

Arthritis

Bello AE, Oesser S.
Collagen hydrolysate for the treatment of osteoarthritis and other joint disorders: a review of the literature.
Current medical research and opinion. 2006 Nov;22(11):2221-32. Abstract

Cantarini L, Leo G, Giannitti C, et al.
Therapeutic effect of spa therapy and short wave therapy in knee osteoarthritis: a randomized, single blind, controlled trial.
Rheumatology international. 2006 Nov 15; [forthcoming] Abstract

Cook C, Pietrobon R, Hegedus E.
Osteoarthritis and the impact on quality of life health indicators.
Rheumatology international. 2006 Nov 15; [forthcoming] Abstract

Fang MA, Taylor CE, Nouvong A, et al.
Effects of footwear on medial compartment knee osteoarthritis.
Journal of rehabilitation research and development. 2006 Jul-Aug;43(4):427-34. Abstract

Lagnaoui R, Baumevielle M, Begaud B, et al.
Less use of NSAIDs in long-term than in recent chondroitin sulphate users in osteoarthritis: a pharmacy-based observational study in France.
Thérapie. 2006 Jul-Aug;61(4):341-6. Abstract

Lin EH, Tang L, Katon W, et al.
Arthritis pain and disability: response to collaborative depression care.
General hospital psychiatry. 2006 Nov-Dec;28(6):482-6. Abstract

Liu T, Liu C.
Acupuncture for treating osteoarthritis of the knee and the hip.
Arthritis and rheumatism. 2006 Oct 30;54(11):3375-3377.[no abstract available]

McDougall JJ.
Arthritis and pain. Neurogenic origin of joint pain.
Arthritis research & therapy. 2006 Nov 10;8(6):220. Abstract

Mirzoyev S, Anavekar N.
Gout, have we met before? No, not like this...
Journal of general internal medicine. 2006 Dec;21(12):C5-C7. Abstract

Rat AC, Pouchot J, Coste J, et al.
Development and testing of a specific quality-of-life questionnaire for knee and hip osteoarthritis: OAKHQOL (OsteoArthritis of Knee Hip Quality Of Life).
Joint, bone, spine. 2006 Oct 6; [forthcoming] Abstract

Sisto SA, Malanga G.
Osteoarthritis and therapeutic exercise.
American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation / Association of Academic Physiatrists. 2006 Nov;85(11 Suppl):S69-S78. Abstract

Stitik TP.
Osteoarthritis and physiatry.
American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation / Association of Academic Physiatrists. 2006 Nov;85(11 Suppl):S1.[no abstract available] 

Stitik TP, Altschuler E, Foye PM.
Pharmacotherapy of osteoarthritis.
American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation / Association of Academic Physiatrists. 2006 Nov;85(11 Suppl):S15-28. [no abstract available]

Stitik TP, Kumar A, Foye PM.
Corticosteroid injections for osteoarthritis.
American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation / Association of Academic Physiatrists. 2006 Nov;85(11 Suppl):S51-65. [no abstract available]

Stratford PW, Kennedy DM, Woodhouse LJ.
Performance measures provide assessments of pain and function in people with advanced osteoarthritis of the hip or knee.
Physical therapy. 2006 Nov;86(11):1489-1496. Abstract

Thomas E, Mottram S, Peat G, et al.
The effect of age on the onset of pain interference in a general population of older adults: prospective findings from the North Staffordshire Osteoarthritis Project (NorStOP).
Pain. 2006 Nov 3; [forthcoming] Abstract

Walker JG, Littlejohn GO.
Measuring quality of life in rheumatic conditions.
Clinical rheumatology. 2006 Nov 24; [forthcoming] Abstract

Witt CM, Jena S, Brinkhaus B, et al.
Acupuncture in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee or hip: a randomized, controlled trial with an additional nonrandomized arm.
Arthritis and rheumatism. 2006 Oct 30;54(11):3485-3493. Abstract


Back Pain

Bahrke U, Bandemer-Greulich U, Fikentscher E, et al.
Chronic low back pain with endurant pain coping - optimizing rehabilitation success in a hitherto neglected patient group. [Article in German]
Die Rehabilitation. 2006 Dec;45(6):336-44. Abstract

Cayea D, Perera S, Weiner DK.
Chronic low back pain in older adults: what physicians know, what they think they know, and what they should be taught.
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. 2006 Nov;54(11):1772-7. Abstract

Chenot JF, Becker A, Leonhardt C, et al.
Determinants for receiving acupuncture for LBP and associated treatments: a prospective cohort study.
BMC health services research. 2006 Nov 17;6(1):149. Abstract

Deyo RA, Mirza SK, Martin BI.
Back pain prevalence and visit rates: estimates from U.S. national surveys, 2002.
Spine. 2006 Nov 1;31(23):2724-7. Abstract

Dibbelt S, Greitemann B, Buschel C.
Long-term efficiency of orthopedic rehabilitation in chronic back pain - the Integrative Orthopedic Psychosomatic Concept (IopKo). [Article in German]
Die Rehabilitation. 2006 Dec;45(6):324-35. Abstract

Edwards D, Gatchel R, Adams L, et al.
Emotional distress and medication use in two acute pain populations: jaw and low back.
Pain practice. 2006 Dec;6(4):242-53. Abstract

Glancy GL.
The diagnosis and treatment of back pain in children and adolescents: an update.
Advances in pediatrics. 2006;53:227-40. Abstract

Huge V, Schloderer U, Steinberger M, et al.
Impact of a functional restoration program on pain and health-related quality of life in patients with chronic low back pain.
Pain medicine (Malden, Mass.) 2006 Nov-Dec;7(6):501-8. Abstract

Jackson DM, Verscheure SK.
Back pain in whitewater rafting guides.
Wilderness & environmental medicine. 2006 Fall;17(3):162-70. Abstract

Joines JD.
Chronic low back pain: progress in therapy.
Current pain and headache reports. 2006 Dec;10(6):421-5. Abstract

Kapoor S, Shaw WS, Pransky G, et al.
Initial patient and clinician expectations of return to work after acute onset of work-related low back pain.
Journal of occupational and environmental medicine / American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. 2006 Nov;48(11):1173-1180. Abstract

Maghout Juratli S, Franklin GM, Mirza SK, et al.
Lumbar fusion outcomes in Washington State workers' compensation.
Spine. 2006 Nov 1;31(23):2715-23. Abstract

Marshall P, Murphy B.
Changes in the flexion relaxation response following an exercise intervention.
Spine. 2006 Nov 1;31(23):E877-83. Abstract

Masters KS, Stillman AM, Spielmans GI.
Specificity of social support for back pain patients: do patients care who provides what?
Journal of behavioral medicine. 2006 Nov 3; [forthcoming] Abstract

Navuluri N, Navuluri RB.
Study on the relationship between backpack use and back and neck pain among adolescents.
Nursing & health sciences. 2006 Dec;8(4):208-15. Abstract

Pincus T, Vogel S, Burton AK, et al.
Fear avoidance and prognosis in back pain: a systematic review and synthesis of current evidence.
Arthritis and rheumatism. 2006 Nov 28;54(12):3999-4010. Abstract

Shaw WS, Linton SJ, Pransky G.
Reducing sickness absence from work due to low back pain: how well do intervention strategies match modifiable risk factors?
Journal of occupational rehabilitation. 2006 Nov 5; [forthcoming] Abstract

Simpson AK, Cholewicki J, Grauer J.
Chronic low back pain.
Current pain and headache reports. 2006 Dec;10(6):431-6. Abstract

Soer R, Poels BJ, Geertzen JH, et al.
A comparison of two lifting assessment approaches in patients with chronic low back pain.
Journal of occupational rehabilitation. 2006 Nov 5; [forthcoming] Abstract

Steenstra IA, Anema JR, van Tulder MW, et al.
Economic evaluation of a multi-stage return to work program for workers on sick-leave due to low back pain.
Journal of occupational rehabilitation. 2006 Nov 5; [forthcoming] Abstract

Tong HC, Haig AJ, Geisser ME, et al.
Comparing pain severity and functional status of older adults without spinal symptoms, with lumbar spinal stenosis, and with axial low back pain.
Gerontology. 2006 Nov 8;53(2):111-115. Abstract

van Tulder M, Koes B.
Chronic low back pain.
American family physician. 2006 Nov 1;74(9):1577-9.[no abstract available]

Villavicencio AT, Burneikiene S, Hernandez TD, et al.
Back and neck pain in triathletes.
Neurosurgical focus. 2006 Oct 15;21(4):e7. Abstract

Balneology  

Balint GP, Buchanan WW, Adam A, et al.
The effect of the thermal mineral water of Nagybaracska on patients with knee joint osteoarthritis-a double blind study.
Clinical rheumatology. 2006 Nov 7; [forthcoming] Abstract

Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms

Broll-Zeitvogel E, Bauer J, Blunk R, et al.
Coping with pain. [Article in German]
Der Orthopäde. 2006 Nov 24; [forthcoming] Abstract

Edwards RR, Fillingim RB.
Self-reported pain sensitivity: lack of correlation with pain threshold and tolerance.
European journal of pain (London, England). 2006 Nov 20; [forthcoming] Abstract

Ersek M, Turner JA, Kemp CA.
Use of the chronic pain coping inventory to assess older adults' pain coping strategies.
The journal of pain. 2006 Nov;7(11):833-42. Abstract

Flor H, Diers M.
Limitations of pharmacotherapy: behavioral approaches to chronic pain.
Handbook of experimental pharmacology. 2007;(177):415-27. Abstract

Godinho F, Magnin M, Frot M, et al.
Emotional modulation of pain: is it the sensation or what we recall?
The Journal of neuroscience. 2006 Nov 1;26(44):11454-61. Abstract

Gupta A, Silman AJ, Ray D, et al.
The role of psychosocial factors in predicting the onset of chronic widespread pain: results from a prospective population-based study.
Rheumatology (Oxford, England). 2006 Nov 4; [forthcoming Abstract

Hampton T.
A world of pain: scientists explore factors controlling pain perception.
JAMA. 2006 Nov 22;296(20):2425-2427.[no abstract available]

Kenntner-Mabiala R, Gorges S, Alpers GW, et al.
Musically induced arousal affects pain perception in females but not in males: a psychophysiological examination.
Biological psychology. 2006 Nov 20; [forthcoming] Abstract

Munce SE, Weller I, Robertson Blackmore EK, et al.
The role of work stress as a moderating variable in the chronic pain and depression association.
Journal of psychosomatic research. 2006 Nov;61(5):653-60. Abstract

Schon J, Gerlach K, Huppe M.
Influence of negative coping style on post-operative pain reporting and pain-related behaviour. [Article in German]
Schmerz (Berlin, Germany). 2006 Nov 16; [forthcoming] Abstract

Simon D, Craig KD, Miltner WH, et al.
Brain responses to dynamic facial expressions of pain.
Pain. 2006 Nov 4; [forthcoming] Abstract

van den Berg-Emons RJ, Schasfoort FC, de Vos LA, et al.
Impact of chronic pain on everyday physical activity.
European journal of pain (London, England). 2006 Nov 13; [forthcoming] Abstract

Vowles KE, McNeil DW, Sorrell JT, et al.
Fear and pain: investigating the interaction between aversive states.
Journal of abnormal psychology. 2006 Nov;115(4):821-33. Abstract

Burning Mouth Syndrome

Cerchiari DP, Moricz RD, Sanjar FA, et al.
Burning mouth syndrome: etiology. [Article in Portuguese]
Revista brasileira de otorrinolaringologia (English ed.) 2006 Jun;72(3):419-424. Abstract

Cancer Pain

Fielding R, Wong WS.
Quality of life and pain in Chinese lung cancer patients: is optimism a moderator or mediator?
Quality of life research. 2006 Nov 8; [forthcoming] Abstract

Grossman SA, Dunbar EM, Nesbit SA.
Cancer pain management in the 21st century.
Oncology (Williston Park, N.Y.) 2006 Oct;20(11):1333-9; discussion 1340-2, 1347-8, 1351. Abstract

Hakonsen GD, Hudson S, Loennechen T.
Design and validation of a medication assessment tool for cancer pain management.
Pharmacy world & science. 2006 Nov 21; [forthcoming] Abstract

Kanamori C, Kanamori T, Hayashi M, et al.
Three-cycle fentanyl patch system significantly improves pain control in gynecologic cancer.
The journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research. 2006 Dec;32(6):605-9. Abstract

Kuzeyli Yildirim Y, Uyar M.
Barriers to effective cancer pain management. [Article in Turkish]
Aǧrı. 2006 Jul;18(3):12-19. Abstract

Mercadante S, Ferrera P, Villari P.
Is there a ceiling effect of transdermal buprenorphine? Preliminary data in cancer patients.
Supportive care in cancer. 2006 Nov 15; [forthcoming] Abstract

Mercadante S, Ferrera P, Villari P, et al.
Opioid escalation in patients with cancer pain: the effect of age.
Journal of pain and symptom management. 2006 Nov;32(5):413-419. Abstract

Pace MC, Passavanti MB, Grella E, et al.
Buprenorphine in long-term control of chronic pain in cancer patients.
Frontiers in bioscience. 2007 Jan 1;12:1291-9. Abstract

Peng WL, Wu GJ, Sun WZ, et al.
Multidisciplinary management of cancer pain: a longitudinal retrospective study on a cohort of end-stage cancer patients.
Journal of pain and symptom management. 2006 Nov;32(5):444-452. Abstract

Porcelli P, Tulipani C, Maiello E, et al.
Alexithymia, coping, and illness behavior correlates of pain experience in cancer patients.
Psycho-oncology. 2006 Nov 9; [forthcoming] Abstract

Watanabe C, Uchiyama M, Takahashi M, et al.
Structural visualization of expert nursing: cancer pain management.
Studies in health technology and informatics. 2006;122:935. Abstract

Yan BM, Myers RP.
Neurolytic celiac plexus block for pain control in unresectable pancreatic cancer.
The American journal of gastroenterology. 2006 Nov 13; [forthcoming] Abstract

Cerebrovascular Disorders

Appelros P.
Prevalence and predictors of pain and fatigue after stroke: a population-based study.
International journal of rehabilitation research. Internationale Zeitschrift für Rehabilitationsforschung. Revue internationale de recherches de réadaptation. 2006 Dec;29(4):329-333. Abstract

Complementary Therapies

Brett KM, Keenan NL.
Complementary and alternative medicine use among midlife women for reasons including menopause in the United States: 2002.
Menopause (New York, N.Y.) 2006 Nov 6; [forthcoming] Abstract

Kim JT, Wajda M, Cuff G, et al.
Evaluation of aromatherapy in treating postoperative pain: pilot study.
Pain practice. 2006 Dec;6(4):273-7. Abstract

Park ES, Sung KS, Oh WO, et al.
Pain relieving effect of Yakson therapy for infants. [Article in Korean]
Taehan Kanho Hakhoe chi. 2006 Oct;36(6):897-904. Abstract

Complex Regional Pain Syndromes [See Also: Nervous System Diseases]

Ackerman WE, Zhang JM.
Efficacy of stellate ganglion blockade for the management of type 1 complex regional pain syndrome.
The Southern medical journal. 2006 Oct;99(10):1084-8. Abstract

de Mos M, de Bruijn AG, Huygen FJ, et al.
The incidence of complex regional pain syndrome: a population-based study.
Pain. 2006 Nov 3; [forthcoming] Abstract

Moseley GL.
Graded motor imagery for pathologic pain. A randomized controlled trial.
Neurology. 2006 Nov 2; [forthcoming] Abstract

Cryotherapy

Yagiz On A.
Cold applications for the treatment of pain. [Article in Turkish]
Aǧrı. 2006 Apr;18(2):5-14. Abstract

Digestive System Diseases

Astegiano M, Pellicano R, Terzi E, et al.
Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome. A case control experience.
Minerva gastroenterologica e dietologica. 2006 Dec;52(4):359-363. Abstract

Colecchia A, Vestito A, La Rocca A, et al.
Effect of a symbiotic preparation on the clinical manifestations of irritable bowel syndrome, constipation-variant. Results of an open, uncontrolled multicenter study.
Minerva gastroenterologica e dietologica. 2006 Dec;52(4):349-358. Abstract

Kajander K, Korpela R.
Clinical studies on alleviating the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.
Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition. 2006;15(4):576-80. Abstract

Kanazawa M, Fukudo S.
Effects of fasting therapy on irritable bowel syndrome.
International journal of behavioral medicine. 2006;13(3):214-20. Abstract

Kariv R, Tiomny E, Grenshpon R, et al.
Low-dose naltreoxone for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome: a pilot study.
Digestive diseases and sciences. 2006 Nov 1; [forthcoming] Abstract

Ear Diseases

Osguthorpe JD, Nielsen DR.
Otitis externa: review and clinical update.
American family physician. 2006 Nov 1;74(9):1510-6. Abstract

Emergency Medical Services

Martin JS, Spirig R.
Pain prevalence and patient preferences concerning pain management in the emergency department. [Article in German]
Pflege. 2006 Dec;19(6):326-34. Abstract

Endometriosis

Batzer FR.
GnRH analogs: options for endometriosis-associated pain treatment.
Journal of minimally invasive gynecology. 2006 Nov-Dec;13(6):539-45. Abstract

Busacca M.
Pain and endometriosis: an overview.
Journal of minimally invasive gynecology. 2006 Nov-Dec;13(6):573-5. [no abstract available]

Frishman GN, Salak JR.
Conservative surgical management of endometriosis in women with pelvic pain.
Journal of minimally invasive gynecology. 2006 November - December;13(6):546-558. Abstract

Hurd WW.
Challenges to our understanding of endometriosis pain.
Journal of minimally invasive gynecology. 2006 Nov-Dec;13(6):576-7. Abstract

Martin DC.
Hysterectomy for treatment of pain associated with endometriosis.
Journal of minimally invasive gynecology. 2006 Nov-Dec;13(6):566-72. Abstract

Muzii L.
Medicated intrauterine systems for treatment of endometriosis-associated pain.
Journal of minimally invasive gynecology. 2006 Nov-Dec;13(6):535-8. Abstract

O’Callaghan D.
Endometriosis - An update.
Australian family physician. 2006 Nov;35(11):864-7. Abstract

Ozawa Y, Murakami T, Terada Y, et al.
Management of the pain associated with endometriosis: an update of the painful problems.
The Tohoku journal of experimental medicine. 2006 Nov;210(3):175-88. Abstract

Surrey ES.
The role of progestins in treating the pain of endometriosis.
Journal of minimally invasive gynecology. 2006 Nov-Dec;13(6):528-34. Abstract

Facial Pain

Schindler HJ, Turp JC, Sommer C, et al.
Therapy of masticatory muscle pain : recommendations for clinical management. [Article in German]
Schmerz (Berlin, Germany). 2006 Nov 23; [forthcoming] Abstract

Sipila K, Ensio K, Hanhela H, et al.
Occlusal characteristics in subjects with facial pain compared to a pain-free control group.
Cranio. 2006 Oct;24(4):245-51. Abstract

Fibromyalgia [ See Also: Musculoskeletal Diseases ]

Amital D, Fostick L, Polliack ML, et al.
Posttraumatic stress disorder, tenderness, and fibromyalgia syndrome: are they different entities?
Journal of psychosomatic research. 2006 Nov;61(5):663-9. Abstract

Angst F, Brioschi R, Main CJ, et al.
Interdisciplinary rehabilitation in fibromyalgia and chronic back pain: a prospective outcome study.
The journal of pain. 2006 Nov;7(11):807-15. Abstract

Chen KW, Hassett AL, Hou F, et al.
A pilot study of external qigong therapy for patients with fibromyalgia.
Journal of alternative and complementary medicine (New York, N.Y.) 2006 Nov;12(9):851-856. Abstract

Crooks VA.
Exploring the altered daily geographies and lifeworlds of women living with fibromyalgia syndrome: a mixed-method approach.
Social science & medicine. 2006 Oct 30; [forthcoming] Abstract

Fregni F, Gimenes R, Valle AC, et al.
A randomized, sham-controlled, proof of principle study of transcranial direct current stimulation for the treatment of pain in fibromyalgia.
Arthritis and rheumatism. 2006 Nov 28;54(12):3988-3998. Abstract

Garcia J, Simon MA, Duran M, et al.
Differential efficacy of a cognitive - behavioral intervention versus pharmacological treatment in the management of fibromyalgic syndrome.
Psychology, health & medicine. 2006 Nov;11(4):498-506. Abstract

Glass JM.
Cognitive dysfunction in fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome: new trends and future directions.
Current rheumatology reports. 2006 Dec;8(6):425-9. Abstract

Harris RE, Clauw DJ.
How do we know that the pain in fibromyalgia is "real"?
Current pain and headache reports. 2006 Dec;10(6):403-7. Abstract

Johnson LM, Zautra AJ, Davis MC.
The role of illness uncertainty on coping with fibromyalgia symptoms.
Health psychology. 2006 Nov;25(6):696-703. Abstract

Leblebici B, Pektas ZO, Ortancil O, et al.
Coexistence of fibromyalgia, temporomandibular disorder, and masticatory myofascial pain syndromes.
Rheumatology international. 2006 Nov 10; [forthcoming] Abstract

Okifuji A, Turk DC.
Sex hormones and pain in regularly menstruating women with fibromyalgia syndrome.
The journal of pain. 2006 Nov;7(11):851-9. Abstract

Shaver JL, Wilbur J, Robinson FP, et al.
Women's health issues with fibromyalgia syndrome.
Journal of women's health (2002). 2006 Nov;15(9):1035-45. Abstract

Staud R.
Are patients with systemic lupus erythematosus at increased risk for fibromyalgia?
Current rheumatology reports. 2006 Dec;8(6):430-5. Abstract

Teitelbaum JE, Johnson C, Cyr JS.
The use of D-ribose in chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia: a pilot study.
Journal of alternative and complementary medicine (New York, N.Y.) 2006 Nov;12(9):857-862. Abstract

Thieme K, Rose U, Pinkpank T, et al.
Psychophysiological responses in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome.
Journal of psychosomatic research. 2006 Nov;61(5):671-9. Abstract

Groin Pain

van Veen RN, de Baat P, Heijboer MP, et al.
Successful endoscopic treatment of chronic groin pain in athletes.
Surgical endoscopy. 2006 Nov 21; [forthcoming] Abstract

Hand/physiopathology

Karim Z, Quinn MA, Wakefield RJ, et al.
Response to Intramuscular Methyl Prednisolone in inflammatory hand pain: evidence for a targeted clinical, ultrasonographic and therapeutic approach.
Annals of the rheumatic diseases. 2006 Nov 24; [forthcoming] Abstract

Headache Disorders

[No authors listed]
Pharmacological prevention of migraine: to be considered case by case.
Prescrire international. 2006 Oct;15(85):184-8. Abstract

Ates Y.
Botulinum toxin for the treatment of headaches: a review of current practices and evidence based-data.
Aǧrı. 2006 Jul;18(3):5-11. Abstract

Dodick D, Silberstein S.
Central sensitization theory of migraine: clinical implications.
Headache. 2006 Nov;46 Suppl 4:S182-91. Abstract

Goadsby PJ.
Serotonin receptor ligands: treatments of acute migraine and cluster headache.
Handbook of experimental pharmacology. 2007;(177):129-43. Abstract

Heckman BD, Holroyd KA.
Tension-type headache and psychiatric comorbidity.
Current pain and headache reports. 2006 Dec;10(6):439-47. Abstract

Hershey A, Kabbouche M, Powers S.
Tension-type headache in the young.
Current pain and headache reports. 2006 Dec;10(6):467-70. Abstract

Lenaerts ME.
Burden of tension-type headache.
Current pain and headache reports. 2006 Dec;10(6):459-62. Abstract

Lenaerts ME, Gill PS.
At the crossroads between tension-type headache and fibromyalgia.
Current pain and headache reports. 2006 Dec;10(6):463-6. Abstract

Leone M, Franzini A, Broggi G, et al.
Acute hypothalamic stimulation and ongoing cluster headache attacks.
Neurology. 2006 Nov 28;67(10):1844-5. Abstract

Mathew NT.
The prophylactic treatment of chronic daily headache.
Headache. 2006 Nov;46(10):1552-64. Abstract

May A, Jurgens TP.
Trigeminal-autonomic headaches in daily clinical practice.
Expert review of neurotherapeutics. 2006 Oct;6(10):1531-43. Abstract

Mehta SA, Epstein JB, Greene C.
Recognition and management of headache.
Postgraduate medicine. 2006 Sep-Oct;119(3):70-3.[no abstract available]

Nestoriuc Y, Martin A.
Efficacy of biofeedback for migraine: a meta-analysis.
Pain. 2006 Nov 1; [forthcoming] Abstract

Niere K.
The presence of four simple history features can diagnose migraine accurately.
The Australian journal of physiotherapy. 2006;52(4):304.[no abstract available]

Ong JC, Gramling SE, Vrana SR, et al.
Psychophysiological responses of female headache sufferers and controls using a picture-viewing paradigm.
Applied psychophysiology and biofeedback. 2006 Nov 9; [forthcoming] Abstract

Rapoport A, Winner P.
Nasal delivery of antimigraine drugs: clinical rationale and evidence base.
Headache. 2006 Nov;46 Suppl 4:S192-201. Abstract

Sandrini G, Perrotta A, Nappi G.
Eletriptan: a review and new perspectives.
Expert review of neurotherapeutics. 2006 Oct;6(10):1413-21. Abstract

Saper JR, Silberstein S.
Pharmacology of dihydroergotamine and evidence for efficacy and safety in migraine.
Headache. 2006 Nov;46 Suppl 4:S171-81. Abstract

Saper JR, Silberstein S, Dodick D, et al.
DHE in the pharmacotherapy of migraine: potential for a larger role.
Headache. 2006 Nov;46 Suppl 4:S212-20. Abstract

Shapero G, Dowson A, Lacoste JP, et al
Improved migraine management in primary care: results of a patient treatment experience study using zolmitriptan orally disintegrating tablet.
International journal of clinical practice. 2006 Dec;60(12):1530-1535. Abstract

Soriani S, Fiumana E, Manfredini R, et al.
Circadian and seasonal variation of migraine attacks in children.
Headache. 2006 Nov;46(10):1571-4. Abstract

Sternieri E, Coccia CP, Pinetti D, et al.
Pharmacokinetics and interactions of headache medications, part II: prophylactic treatments.
Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology. 2006 Dec;2(6):981-1007. Abstract

Winner P, Gendolla A, Stayer C, et al.
Topiramate for migraine prevention in adolescents: a pooled analysis of efficacy and safety.
Headache. 2006 Nov;46(10):1503-10. Abstract

Hypnosis, Anesthetic

Batty MJ, Bonnington S, Tang BK, et al.
Relaxation strategies and enhancement of hypnotic susceptibility: EEG neurofeedback, progressive muscle relaxation and self-hypnosis.
Brain research bulletin. 2006 Dec 11;71(1-3):83-90. Abstract

Patterson DR, Hoffman HG, Palacios AG, et al.
Analgesic effects of posthypnotic suggestions and virtual reality distraction on thermal pain.
Journal of abnormal psychology. 2006 Nov;115(4):834-41. Abstract

Injections, Spinal

Likar R, Ilias W, Kloimstein H, et al.
Importance of intrathecal pain therapy. [Article in German]
Schmerz (Berlin, Germany). 2006 Nov 16; [forthcoming] Abstract

Menstruation Disturbances

Reddish S.
Dysmenorrhoea.
Australian family physician. 2006 Nov;35(11):842-849. Abstract

Mental Disorders [See Also: Psychological Phenomena and Processes]

Jinsheng H.
Acupuncture treatment of hypochondriac pain.
Journal of traditional Chinese medicine = Chung i tsa chih ying wen pan / sponsored by All-China Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine. 2006 Sep;26(3):228-9. [no abstract available]

Muscular Diseases

Staud R.
Dietary factors as novel therapies for muscle pain.
Current rheumatology reports. 2006 Dec;8(6):409-10.[no abstract available]

Musculoskeletal Diseases

Boling MC, Bolgla LA, Mattacola CG, et al.
Outcomes of a weight-bearing rehabilitation program for patients diagnosed with patellofemoral pain syndrome.
Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation. 2006 Nov;87(11):1428-35. Abstract

Cheng TO.
Acupuncture treatment for musculoskeletal chest pain.
International journal of cardiology. 2006 Nov 6; [forthcoming] [no abstract available]

Heath KM, Elovic EP.
Vitamin D deficiency: implications in the rehabilitation setting.
American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation. 2006 Nov;85(11):916-23. Abstract

Hing C, Raleigh E, Bailey M, et al.
A prospective study of the diagnostic potential of the knee tunnel view radiograph in assessing anterior knee pain.
The Knee. 2006 Nov 24; [forthcoming] Abstract

Hughes CM, Bleakley CM.
Treatment of knee pain in primary care: pharmacists and physiotherapists need to be a part of the team.
BMJ (Clinical research ed.) 2006 Nov 11;333(7576):981-982. School of Pharmacy, Queen's University, Belfast BT9 7BL.[no abstract available]

Johnson S.
Patellar bracing for patellofemoral pain syndrome.
Clinical journal of sport medicine. 2006 Nov;16(6):530-1.[no abstract available]

Kimura Y, Walco GA.
Pain in children with rheumatic diseases.
Current rheumatology reports. 2006 Dec;8(6):480-488. Abstract

Knobloch K.
Eccentric training in achilles tendinopathy - is it harmful to tendon microcirculation?
British journal of sports medicine. 2006 Nov 24; [forthcoming] Abstract

Lillefjell M.
Gender differences in psychosocial influence and rehabilitation outcomes for work-disabled individuals with chronic musculoskeletal pain.
Journal of occupational rehabilitation. 2006 Nov 7; [forthcoming] Abstract

Mallen CD, Peat G, Thomas E, et al.
The assessment of the prognosis of musculoskeletal conditions in older adults presenting to general practice: a research protocol.
BMC musculoskeletal disorders. 2006 Nov 10;7(1):84. Abstract

Mengiardi B, Pfirrmann CW, Hodler J.
Hip pain in adults: MR imaging appearance of common causes.
European radiology. 2006 Nov 18; [forthcoming] Abstract

Sok SR.
The effects of an electrical muscle stimulation program on chronic knee pain in the elderly: based on TE, SE, and SY. [Article in Korean]
Taehan Kanho Hakhoe chi. 2006 Oct;36(6):917-24. Abstract

Soubrier M, Dubost JJ, Ristori JM.
Polymyalgia rheumatica: diagnosis and treatment.
Joint, bone, spine. 2006 Oct 12; [forthcoming] Abstract

Takahashi M, Iwakiri K, Sotoyama M, et al.
Arm pain and daytime sleepiness among nursing home employees.
Industrial health. 2006 Oct;44(4):669-73. Abstract

Unwin B, Williams CM, Gilliland W.
Polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis.
American family physician. 2006 Nov 1;74(9):1547-54. Abstract

Weiss HR, Dallmayer R, Stephan C.
First results of pain treatment in scoliosis patients using a sagittal realignment brace.
Studies in health technology and informatics. 2006;123:582-585. Abstract

Yagci N, Cavlak U, Aslan UB, et al.
Relationship between balance performance and musculoskeletal pain in lower body comparison healthy middle aged and older adults.
Archives of gerontology and geriatrics. 2006 Nov 20; [forthcoming] Abstract

Neck Pain

Grob D, Frauenfelder H, Mannion AF.
The association between cervical spine curvature and neck pain.
European spine journal. 2006 Nov 18; [forthcoming] Abstract

Hurwitz EL, Goldstein MS, Morgenstern H, et al.
The impact of psychosocial factors on neck pain and disability outcomes among primary care patients: results from the UCLA Neck Pain Study.
Disability and rehabilitation. 2006 Nov 15;28(21):1319-29. Abstract

Lapenskie S.
Predictors of adverse reactions to chiropractic treatment of neck pain.
Clinical journal of sport medicine. 2006 Nov;16(6):529-30.[no abstract available]

Sjaastad O, Wang H, Bakketeig LS.
Neck pain and associated head pain: persistent neck complaint with subsequent, transient, posterior headache.
Acta neurologica Scandinavica. 2006 Dec;114(6):392-9. Abstract

Tuttle N, Laasko L, Barrett R.
Change in impairments in the first two treatments predicts outcome in impairments, but not in activity limitations, in subacute neck pain: an observational study.
The Australian journal of physiotherapy. 2006;52(4):281-5.[no abstract available]

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

[No authors listed]
Duloxetine: new indication. Depression and diabetic neuropathy: to many adverse effects.
Prescrire international. 2006 Oct;15(85):168-72. Abstract

Chong MS, Wolff K, Wise K, et al.
Cannabis use in patients with multiple sclerosis.
Multiple sclerosis (Houndmills, Basingstoke, England). 2006 Oct;12(5):646-51. Abstract

Davis MP.
What is new in neuropathic pain?
Supportive care in cancer. 2006 Nov 28; [forthcoming] Abstract

Ehde DM, Osborne TL, Hanley MA, et al.
The scope and nature of pain in persons with multiple sclerosis.
Multiple sclerosis (Houndmills, Basingstoke, England). 2006 Oct;12(5):629-38. Abstract

Gore M, Dukes E, Rowbotham DJ, et al.
Clinical characteristics and pain management among patients with painful peripheral neuropathic disorders in general practice settings.
European journal of pain (London, England). 2006 Nov 22; [forthcoming] Abstract

Keskinbora K, Pekel AF, Aydinli I.
Comparison of efficacy of gabapentin and amitriptyline in the management of peripheral neuropathic pain. [Article in Turkish]
Aǧrı. 2006 Apr;18(2):34-40. Abstract

Kihara T, Shimohama S.
Occipital neuralgia evoked by facial herpes zoster infection.
Headache. 2006 Nov;46(10):1590-1. Abstract

Lee MA, Walker RW, Hildreth TJ, et al.
A survey of pain in idiopathic Parkinson's disease.
Journal of pain and symptom management. 2006 Nov;32(5):462-9. Abstract

Lefaucheur JP, Drouot X, Menard-Lefaucheur I, et al
Motor cortex rTMS restores defective intracortical inhibition in chronic neuropathic pain.
Neurology. 2006 Nov 14;67(9):1568-74. Abstract

Van Damme S, Crombez G, Van Houdenhove B, et al.
Well-being in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome: the role of acceptance.
Journal of psychosomatic research. 2006 Nov;61(5):595-9. Abstract

Wardell DW, Rintala DH, Duan Z, et al.
A pilot study of healing touch and progressive relaxation for chronic neuropathic pain in persons with spinal cord injury.
Journal of holistic nursing. 2006 Dec;24(4):231-40. Abstract

Nursing Homes

Black BS, Finucane T, Baker A, et al.
Health problems and correlates of pain in nursing home residents with advanced dementia.
Alzheimer disease and associated disorders. 2006 October/December;20(4):283-290. Abstract

Jones KR, Fink R, Vojir C, et al.
Translation research in long-term care: improving pain management in nursing homes.
Worldviews on evidence-based nursing / Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing. 2004;1 Suppl 1:S13-20. Abstract

Pain Clinics

Bruehl S.
Comprehensive pain programs: a treatment approach worth validating.
The journal of pain. 2006 Nov;7(11):794-6. [no abstract available]

Gatchel RJ, Okifuji A.
Evidence-based scientific data documenting the treatment and cost-effectiveness of comprehensive pain programs for chronic nonmalignant pain.
The journal of pain. 2006 Nov;7(11):779-93. Abstract

Loeser JD.
Comprehensive pain programs versus other treatments for chronic pain.
The journal of pain. 2006 Nov;7(11):800-1. [no abstract available]

Pain, Intractable

Ambrosio F, Finco G, Mattia C, et al.
SIAARTI Recommendations for chronic noncancer pain.
Minerva anestesiologica. 2006 Nov;72(11):859-880.[no abstract available]

Pain Measurement

Baker TA, Wang CC.
Photovoice: use of a participatory action research method to explore the chronic pain experience in older adults.
Qualitative health research. 2006 Dec;16(10):1405-13. Abstract

Baumann BM, Holmes JH, Chansky ME, et al.
Pain assessments and the provision of analgesia: the effects of a templated chart.
Academic emergency medicine. 2006 Nov 10; [forthcoming] Abstract

Bear LA, Ward-Smith P.
Interrater reliability of the COMFORT Scale.
Pediatric nursing. 2006 Sep-Oct;32(5):427-34. Abstract

Brun Sundblad GM, Saartok T, Engstrom LM.
Child - parent agreement on reports of disease, injury and pain.
BMC public health.