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Abdominal Pain

Williams SE, Smith CA, Bruehl SP, et al.
Medical evaluation of children with chronic abdominal pain: impact of diagnosis, physician practice orientation, and maternal trait anxiety on mothers' responses to the evaluation.
Pain. 2009 Sep 18. [forthcoming]
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Acupuncture Analgesia

Kelly RB.
Acupuncture for pain.
American family physician. 2009 Sep 1;80(5):481-4.
[Abstract]

Lee MS, Shin BC, Choi SM, et al.
Randomized clinical trials of constitutional acupuncture: a systematic review.
Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine. 2009 Sep;6 Suppl 1:59-64.
[Abstract]

Vickers AJ, Maschino AC.
The Acupuncture Trialists' Collaboration: individual patient data meta-analysis of chronic pain trials.
Acupuncture in medicine. 2009 Sep;27(3):126-7.
[No abstract available]

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Age Groups, Aged

Hanlon JT, Backonja M, Weiner D, et al.
Evolving pharmacological management of persistent pain in older persons.
Pain medicine (Malden, Mass.). 2009 Sep 9. [forthcoming]
[No abstract available]

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Age Groups, Infant

Mancuso T, Burns J.
Ethical concerns in the management of pain in the neonate.
Paediatric anaesthesia. 2009 Oct;19(10):953-7.
[Abstract]

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Analgesics

Gallagher RM.
The evolution of pain medicine: residency training for health care reform.
Pain medicine (Malden, Mass.). 2009 Sep 9. [forthcoming]
[No abstract available]

Silversides A.
Regulatory colleges to set painkiller guidelines.
CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association journal = journal de l'Association medicale canadienne. 2009 Sep 21. [forthcoming]
[No abstract available]

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Analgesics, Non-Narcotic

Bajwa ZH, Simopoulos TT, Pal J, et al.
Low and therapeutic doses of antidepressants are associated with similar response in the context of multimodal treatment of pain.
Pain physician. 2009 Sep-Oct;12(5):893-900.
[Abstract]

Kress HG, Simpson KH, Marchettini P, et al.
Intrathecal therapy: what has changed with the introduction of ziconotide.
Pain practice. 2009 Sep-Oct;9(5):338-47.
[Abstract]

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Analgesics, Opioid

See Also: Substance-Related Disorders and other specific disease categories

Boudreau D, Von Korff M, Rutter CM, et al.
Trends in long-term opioid therapy for chronic non-cancer pain.
Pharmacoepidemiology and drug safety. 2009 Aug 28. [forthcoming]
[Abstract]

Devulder J, Jacobs A, Richarz U, et al.
Impact of opioid rescue medication for breakthrough pain on the efficacy and tolerability of long-acting opioids in patients with chronic non-malignant pain.
British journal of anaesthesia. 2009 Oct;103(4):576-85.
[Abstract]

Fine PG, Portenoy RK, Ad Hoc Expert Panel on Evidence Review and Guidelines for Opioid Rotation.
Establishing "best practices" for opioid rotation: conclusions of an expert panel.
Journal of pain and symptom management. 2009 Sep;38(3):418-25.
[Abstract]

Knotkova H, Fine PG, Portenoy RK.
Opioid rotation: the science and the limitations of the equianalgesic dose table.
Journal of pain and symptom management. 2009 Sep;38(3):426-39.
[Abstract]

Rosenberg MT.
The role of tramadol ER in the treatment of chronic pain.
International journal of clinical practice. 2009 Oct;63(10):1531-43.
[Abstract]

Shaheen PE, Walsh D, Lasheen W, et al.
Opioid equianalgesic tables: are they all equally dangerous?
Journal of pain and symptom management. 2009 Sep;38(3):409-17.
[Abstract]

Wodak AD, Cohen ML, Dobbin MD, et al.
Improving the management of chronic non-malignant pain and reducing problems associated with prescription opioids.
The Medical journal of Australia. 2009 Sep 21;191(6):302-3.
[No abstract available]

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Arthritis

[No authors listed]
Alternative treatments for your arthritis pain. Tai chi, fish oil, and capsaicin gel might be effective, drug-free alternatives to NSAIDs.
DukeMedicine healthnews. 2009 Sep;15(9):4-5.
[No abstract available]

Blagojevic M, Jinks C, Jeffery A, et al.
Risk factors for onset of osteoarthritis of the knee in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Osteoarthritis and cartilage / OARS, Osteoarthritis Research Society. 2009 Sep 2. [forthcoming]
[Abstract]

Bosomworth NJ.
Exercise and knee osteoarthritis: benefit or hazard?
Canadian family physician Médecin de famille canadien. 2009 Sep;55(9):871-8.
[Abstract]

Forestier R, Desfour H, Tessier JM, et al.
Spa therapy in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis, a large randomised multicentre trial.
Annals of the rheumatic diseases. 2009 Sep 3. [forthcoming]
[Abstract]

Quintana JM, Bilbao A, Escobar A, et al.
Decision trees for indication of total hip replacement on patients with osteoarthritis.
Rheumatology (Oxford, England). 2009 Sep 2. [forthcoming]
[Abstract]

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Back Pain

Bartynski WS, Ortiz AO.
Interventional assessment of the lumbar disk: provocation lumbar diskography and functional anesthetic diskography.
Techniques in vascular and interventional radiology. 2009 Mar;12(1):33-43.
[Abstract]

Bosscher HA, Heavner JE.
Incidence and severity of epidural fibrosis after back surgery: an endoscopic study.
Pain practice. 2009 Sep 3. [forthcoming]
[Abstract]

Cabraja M, Abbushi A, Woiciechowsky C, et al.
The short- and mid-term effect of dynamic interspinous distraction in the treatment of recurrent lumbar facet joint pain.
European spine journal. 2009 Aug 29. [forthcoming]
[Abstract]

Chaturvedi A, Chaturvedi S, Sivasankar R.
Image-guided lumbar facet joint infiltration in nonradicular low back pain.
The Indian journal of radiology & imaging. 2009 Feb;19(1):29-34.
[Abstract]

Cheing GL, Lai AK, Vong SK, et al.
Factorial structure of the Pain Rehabilitation Expectations Scale: a preliminary study.
International journal of rehabilitation research. Internationale Zeitschrift für Rehabilitationsforschung. Revue internationale de recherches de réadaptation. 2009 Sep 21. [forthcoming]
[Abstract]

Cummings M.
Why recommend acupuncture for low back pain but not for osteoarthritis? A commentary on recent NICE guidelines.
Acupuncture in medicine. 2009 Sep;27(3):128-9.
[No abstract available]

Eckel TS, Olan W.
Vertebroplasty and vertebral augmentation techniques.
Techniques in vascular and interventional radiology. 2009 Mar;12(1):44-50.
[Abstract]

Ewert T, Limm H, Wessels T, et al.
The comparative effectiveness of a multimodal program versus exercise alone for the secondary prevention of chronic low back pain and disability.
PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation. 2009 Sep;1(9):798-808.
[Abstract]

Glazov G, Schattner P, Lopez D, et al.
Laser acupuncture for chronic non-specific low back pain: a controlled clinical trial.
Acupuncture in medicine. 2009 Sep;27(3):94-100.
[Abstract]

Hamel M, Maier A, Weh L, et al.
"Work hardening" for chonic back pain: an integral component of multimodal therapy programs. [Article in German]
Der Orthopäde. 2009 Sep 25. [forthcoming]
[Abstract]

Hildebrandt J, Pfingsten M.
From GRIP to multimodal pain therapy: a concept asserts itself. [Article in German]
Der Orthopäde. 2009 Sep 27. [forthcoming]
[Abstract]

Janowski K, Steuden S, Kury?owicz J.
Factors accounting for psychosocial functioning in patients with low back pain.
European spine journal. 2009 Sep 12. [forthcoming]
[Abstract]

Jensen JN, Albertsen K, Borg V, et al.
The predictive effect of fear-avoidance beliefs on low back pain among newly qualified health care workers with and without previous low back pain: a prospective cohort study.
BMC musculoskeletal disorders. 2009 Sep 24;10(1):117.
[Abstract]

Karp JF, Weiner DK, Dew MA, et al.
Duloxetine and care management treatment of older adults with comorbid major depressive disorder and chronic low back pain: results of an open-label pilot study.
International journal of geriatric psychiatry. 2009 Sep 14. [forthcoming]
[Abstract]

Koya-Rawlinson C.
Pain management: an adolescent scoliosis patient.
Journal of perioperative practice. 2009 Jul;19(7):205-12.
[Abstract]

Leonhardt C, Lehr D, Chenot JF, et al.
Are fear-avoidance beliefs in low back pain patients a risk factor for low physical activity or vice versa? A cross-lagged panel analysis.
Psycho-social medicine. 2009 Apr 29;6:Doc01.
[Abstract]

Maier A, Weh L, Klein A, et al.
Exercise therapy in the treatment of chronic back pain: an integral part of interdisciplinary therapy. [Article in German]
Der Orthopäde. 2009 Sep 26. [forthcoming]
[Abstract]

Nagel B, Korb J.
Interdisciplinary treatment: long-lasting, effective, and cost-effective. [Article in German]
Der Orthopäde. 2009 Sep 12. [forthcoming]
[Abstract]

Nelson-Wong E, Flynn TW, Callaghan JP.
Development of active hip abduction as a screening test for identifying occupational low back pain.
The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy. 2009 Sep;39(9):649-57.
[Abstract]

[No authors listed]
Non-drug management of chronic low back pain.
Drug and therapeutics bulletin. 2009 Sep;47(9):102-7.
[Abstract]

Ortiz AO, Brook AL.
Sacroplasty.
Techniques in vascular and interventional radiology. 2009 Mar;12(1):51-63.
[Abstract]

Pampati S, Cash KA, Manchikanti L.
Accuracy of diagnostic lumbar facet joint nerve blocks: a 2-year follow-up of 152 patients diagnosed with controlled diagnostic blocks.
Pain physician. 2009 Sep-Oct;12(5):855-66.
[Abstract]

Sherman KJ, Cherkin DC, Ichikawa L, et al.
Characteristics of patients with chronic back pain who benefit from acupuncture.
BMC musculoskeletal disorders. 2009 Sep 21;10(1):114.
[Abstract]

Stone JA, Bartynski WS.
Treatment of facet and sacroiliac joint arthropathy: steroid injections and radiofrequency ablation.
Techniques in vascular and interventional radiology. 2009 Mar;12(1):22-32.
[Abstract]

Takayama K, Nakamura H, Matsuda H.
Low back pain in patients treated surgically for scoliosis: longer than sixteen-year follow-up.
Spine. 2009 Sep 15;34(20):2198-204.
[Abstract]

Tanikawa H.
Treatment of low back pain (pain of locomotive organ). [Article in Japanese]
Nippon rinsho. Japanese journal of clinical medicine. 2009 Sep;67(9):1783-90.
[Abstract]

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Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms

Aronoff G.
Chronic pain, smoking, and obesity: a pain physician's perspective on patient selection.
Pain medicine (Malden, Mass.). 2009 Sep 9. [forthcoming]
[No abstract available]

[No authors listed]
Combination therapy can help reduce pain and depression. When these conditions coexist, antidepressants and pain self-management can improve symptoms.
DukeMedicine healthnews. 2009 Aug;15(8):7.
[No abstract available]

Greve KW, Etherton JL, Ord J, et al.
Detecting malingered pain-related disability: classification accuracy of the Test of Memory Malingering.
The Clinical neuropsychologist. 2009 Sep 1:1-22.
[Abstract]

Keogh E, Book K, Thomas J, et al.
Predicting pain and disability in patients with hand fractures: comparing pain anxiety, anxiety sensitivity and pain catastrophizing.
European journal of pain (London, England). 2009 Sep 1. [forthcoming]
[Abstract]

Raichle KA, Osborne TL, Jensen MP.
Psychosocial factors in chronic pain in the dysvascular and diabetic patient.
Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America. 2009 Nov;20(4):705-17.
[Abstract]

Richardson EJ, Ness TJ, Doleys DM, et al.
Depressive symptoms and pain evaluations among persons with chronic pain: catastrophizing, but not pain acceptance, shows significant effects.
Pain. 2009 Sep 19. [forthcoming]
[Abstract]

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Cancer Pain

Butler LD, Koopman C, Neri E, et al.
Effects of supportive-expressive group therapy on pain in women with metastatic breast cancer.
Health psychology. 2009 Sep;28(5):579-87.
[Abstract]

Byma EA, Given BA, Given CW, et al.
The effects of mastery on pain and fatigue resolution.
Oncology nursing forum. 2009 Sep;36(5):544-52.
[Abstract]

Deandrea S, Corli O, Moschetti I, et al.
Managing severe cancer pain: the role of transdermal buprenorphine: a systematic review.
Therapeutics and clinical risk management. 2009 Oct;5(5):707-18.
[Abstract]

Flemming K.
The use of morphine to treat cancer-related pain: a synthesis of quantitative and qualitative research.
Journal of pain and symptom management. 2009 Sep 22. [forthcoming]
[Abstract]

Hanna M, Tuca A, Thipphawong J.
An open-label, 1-year extension study of the long-term safety and efficacy of once-daily OROS(R) hydromorphone in patients with chronic cancer pain.
BMC palliative care. 2009 Sep 15;8(1):14. [forthcoming]
[Abstract]

Homsi J, Walsh D, Lasheen W, et al.
A comparative study of 2 sustained-release morphine preparations for pain in advanced cancer.
The American journal of hospice & palliative care. 2009 Sep 23. [forthcoming]
[Abstract]

Montesano T, Giacomobono S, Acqualagna G, et al.
Our experience on pain palliation of bone metastasis with Sr-89 or Sm-153 in cancer patients resistant to a conventional analgesic therapy. A retrospective study.
La Clinica terapeutica. 2009 May-Jun;160(3):193-9.
[Abstract]

Prasad A, Choudhry P, Kaul S, et al.
Thoracoscopic splanchnicectomy as a palliative procedure for pain relief in carcinoma pancreas.
Journal of minimal access surgery. 2009 Apr;5(2):37-9.
[Abstract]

Printz C.
Minority and women cancer patients report worse pain.
Cancer. 2009 Sep 17;115(19):4432-4433.
[No abstract available]

Utne I, Miaskowski C, Bjordal K, et al.
Differences in the use of pain coping strategies between oncology inpatients with mild vs. moderate to severe pain.
Journal of pain and symptom management. 2009 Sep 21. [forthcoming]
[Abstract]

Ward SE, Serlin RC, Donovan HS, et al.
A randomized trial of a representational intervention for cancer pain: does targeting the dyad make a difference?
Health psychology. 2009 Sep;28(5):588-97.
[Abstract]

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Cannabinoids

Martín-Sánchez E, Furukawa TA, Taylor J, et al.
Systematic review and meta-analysis of cannabis treatment for chronic pain.
Pain medicine (Malden, Mass.). 2009 Sep 1. [forthcoming]
[Abstract]

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Complex Regional Pain Syndromes

See Also: Nervous System Diseases

Everett A, McLean B, Plunkett A, et al.
A unique presentation of complex regional pain syndrome type I treated with a continuous sciatic peripheral nerve block and parenteral ketamine infusion: a case report.
Pain medicine (Malden, Mass.). 2009 Sep 9. [forthcoming]
[Abstract]

Rasmussen JW, Grothusen JR, Rosso AL, et al.
Atypical chest pain: evidence of intercostobrachial nerve sensitization in complex regional pain syndrome.
Pain physician. 2009 Sep-Oct;12(5):E329-34.
[Abstract]

Schwartzman RJ, Alexander GM, Grothusen JR, et al.
Outpatient intravenous ketamine for the treatment of complex regional pain syndrome: a double-blind placebo controlled study.
Pain. 2009 Sep 22. [forthcoming]
[Abstract]

Williams ST, Davies A, Bryson P.
Chronic regional pain syndrome after subtalar arthrodesis is not prevented by early hyperbaric oxygen.
Pain physician. 2009 Sep-Oct;12(5):E335-9.
[Abstract]

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Cumulative Trauma Disorders

Gong HS, Baek GH, Oh JH, et al.
Factors affecting willingness to undergo carpal tunnel release.
The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume. 2009 Sep;91(9):2130-6.
[Abstract]

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Digestive System Diseases

Govaert B, Melenhorst J, van Kleef M, et al.
Sacral neuromodulation for the treatment of chronic functional anorectal pain: a single center experience.
Pain practice. 2009 Sep 3. [forthcoming]
[Abstract]

Healy R.
Effectiveness of two opioid antagonists in treating opioid-induced constipation.
British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing). 2009 Sep 10;18(16):998-1002.
[Abstract]

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Education, Medical

Leyshon RT.
Coping with chronic pain: current advances and practical information for clinicians.
Work (Reading, Mass.). 2009;33(3):369-72.
[No abstract available]

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Electric Stimulation Therapy

Brook AL, Georgy BA, Olan WJ.
Spinal cord stimulation: a basic approach.
Techniques in vascular and interventional radiology. 2009 Mar;12(1):64-70.
[Abstract]

Kunnumpurath S, Srinivasagopalan R, Vadivelu N.
Spinal cord stimulation: principles of past, present and future practice: a review.
Journal of clinical monitoring and computing. 2009 Sep 1. [forthcoming]
[Abstract]

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Evidence-Based Medicine

Manchikanti L, Datta S, Smith HS, et al.
Evidence-based medicine, systematic reviews, and guidelines in interventional pain management: part 6. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses of observational studies.
Pain physician. 2009 Sep-Oct;12(5):819-50.
[Abstract]

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Eye Diseases

Curone M, Tullo V, Proietti-Cecchini A, et al.
Painful ophthalmoplegia: a retrospective study of 23 cases.
Neurological sciences. 2009 May;30 Suppl 1:S133-5.
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Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic

Kindlon T.
Response to: Exercise Performance and Chronic Pain in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: The Role of Pain Catastrophizing.
Pain medicine (Malden, Mass.). 2009 Sep 9. [forthcoming]
[No abstract available]

Nijs J, Van Oosterwijck J, Meeus M.
Pain, exercise and employment status in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome: research priorities-response to the letter by T. Kindlon.
Pain medicine (Malden, Mass.). 2009 Sep 9. [forthcoming]
[No abstract available]

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Fibromyalgia

See Also: Musculoskeletal Diseases

Baranowsky J, Klose P, Musial F, et al.
Qualitative systemic review of randomized controlled trials on complementary and alternative medicine treatments in fibromyalgia.
Rheumatology international. 2009 Sep 22. [forthcoming]
[No abstract available]

Bidari A, Ghavidel-Parsa B, Ghalehbaghi B.
Reliability of ACR criteria over time to differentiate classic fibromyalgia from nonspecific widespread pain syndrome: a 6-month prospective cohort study.
Modern rheumatology / the Japan Rheumatism Association. 2009 Sep 4. [forthcoming]
[Abstract]

[No authors listed]
Fibromyalgia: poorly understood; treatments are disappointing.
Prescrire international. 2009 Aug;18(102):169-73.
[Abstract]

Karsdorp PA, Vlaeyen JW.
Active avoidance but not activity pacing is associated with disability in fibromyalgia.
Pain. 2009 Aug 26. [forthcoming]
[Abstract]

Leader A, Amital D, Rubinow A, et al.
An open-label study adding creatine monohydrate to ongoing medical regimens in patients with the fibromyalgia syndrome.
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. 2009 Sep;1173:829-36.
[Abstract]

Lynch ME, Sawynok J, Bouchard A.
A pilot trial of cosmic freedom Qigong for treatment of fibromyalgia.
Journal of alternative and complementary medicine (New York, N.Y.). 2009 Sep 28. [forthcoming]
[No abstract available]

Mannerkorpi K, Nordeman L, Ericsson A, et al.
Pool exercise for patients with fibromyalgia or chronic widespread pain: a randomized controlled trial and subgroup analyses.
Journal of rehabilitation medicine. 2009 Sep;41(9):751-60.
[Abstract]

Marcus DA.
Fibromyalgia: diagnosis and treatment options.
Gender medicine. 2009;6 Suppl 2:139-51.
[Abstract]

Masuko K.
Pain and FSS in rheumatology clinic. [Article in Japanese]
Nippon rinsho. Japanese journal of clinical medicine. 2009 Sep;67(9):1741-7.
[Abstract]

Matarán-Peñarrocha GA, Castro-Sánchez AM, García GC, et al.
Influence of craniosacral therapy on anxiety, depression and quality of life in patients with fibromyalgia.
Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine. 2009 Sep 3. [forthcoming]
[Abstract]

Murakami M.
Treatment of myalgia. [Article in Japanese]
Nippon rinsho. Japanese journal of clinical medicine. 2009 Sep;67(9):1759-65.
[Abstract]

Rao SG.
Current progress in the pharmacological therapy of fibromyalgia.
Expert opinion on investigational drugs. 2009 Sep 7. [forthcoming]
[Abstract]

Staud R, Robinson ME, Price DD.
Do past pain events systematically impact pain ratings of healthy subjects or fibromyalgia patients?
The journal of pain. 2009 Sep 25. [forthcoming]
[Abstract]

Taylor SL, Kaur M, LoSicco K, et al.
Pilot study of the effect of ultraviolet light on pain and mood in fibromyalgia syndrome.
Journal of alternative and complementary medicine (New York, N.Y.). 2009 Jan;15(1):15-23.
[Abstract]

van Koulil S, van Lankveld W, Kraaimaat FW, et al.
Risk factors for longer term psychological distress in well-functioning fibromyalgia patients: a prospective study into prognostic factors.
Patient education and counseling. 2009 Sep 8. [forthcoming]
[Abstract]

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Foot Diseases

Burns J, Wegener C, Begg L, et al.
Randomized trial of custom orthoses and footwear on foot pain and plantar pressure in diabetic peripheral arterial disease.
Diabetic medicine. 2009 Sep;26(9):893-9.
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Headache Disorders

Aguggia M
Local therapies in migraine.
Neurological sciences. 2009 May;30 Suppl 1:S67-70.
[Abstract]

Allais G, Gabellari IC, Airola G, et al.
Headache induced by the use of combined oral contraceptives.
Neurological sciences. 2009 May;30 Suppl 1:S15-7.
[Abstract]

Andrasik F, Grazzi L, Usai S, et al.
Non-pharmacological approaches to treating chronic migraine with medication overuse.
Neurological sciences. 2009 May;30 Suppl 1:S89-93.
[Abstract]

Ayata C.
Spreading depression: from serendipity to targeted therapy in migraine prophylaxis.
Cephalalgia. 2009 Oct;29(10):1095-114.
[Abstract]

Baskin SM, Smitherman TA.
Migraine and psychiatric disorders: comorbidities, mechanisms, and clinical applications.
Neurological sciences. 2009 May;30 Suppl 1:S61-5.
[Abstract]

Calhoun AH, Hutchinson S.
Hormonal therapies for menstrual migraine.
Current pain and headache reports. 2009 Oct;13(5):381-5.
[Abstract]

Cecchini AP, Mea E, Tullo V, et al.
Vagus nerve stimulation in drug-resistant daily chronic migraine with depression: preliminary data.
Neurological sciences. 2009 May;30 Suppl 1:S101-4.
[Abstract]

Chiapparini L, Grazzi L, Ferraro S, et al.
Functional-MRI evaluation of pain processing in chronic migraine with medication overuse.
Neurological sciences. 2009 May;30 Suppl 1:S71-4.
[Abstract]

D'Amico D, Tepper SJ.
Key points in migraine prophylaxis: patient perspective.
Neurological sciences. 2009 May;30 Suppl 1:S39-42.
[Abstract]

D'Andrea G, Bussone G, Allais G, et al.
Efficacy of Ginkgolide B in the prophylaxis of migraine with aura.
Neurological sciences. 2009 May;30 Suppl 1:S121-4.
[Abstract]

Demaagd G.
The pharmacological management of migraine, part 2: preventative therapy.
P & T : a peer-reviewed journal for formulary management. 2008 Aug;33(8):480-7.
[No abstract available]

Diener HC, Dodick DW, Goadsby PJ, et al.
Utility of topiramate for the treatment of patients with chronic migraine in the presence or absence of acute medication overuse.
Cephalalgia. 2009 Oct;29(10):1021-7.
[Abstract]

Franzini A, Messina G, Leone M, et al.
Feasibility of simultaneous vagal nerve and deep brain stimulation in chronic cluster headache: case report and considerations.
Neurological sciences. 2009 May;30 Suppl 1:S137-9.
[Abstract]

Friedman D, Feldon S, Holloway R, et al.
Utilization, diagnosis, treatment and cost of migraine treatment in the emergency department.
Headache. 2009 Sep;49(8):1163-73.
[Abstract]

Grazzi L, Andrasik F, Usai S, et al.
Treatment of chronic migraine with medication overuse: is drug withdrawal crucial?
Neurological sciences. 2009 May;30 Suppl 1:S85-8.
[Abstract]

Grazzi L, Usai S, Prunesti A, et al.
Behavioral plus pharmacological treatment versus pharmacological treatment only for chronic migraine with medication overuse after day-hospital withdrawal.
Neurological sciences. 2009 May;30 Suppl 1:S117-9.
[Abstract]

Lieba-Samal D, Bartl S, Salhofer S, et al.
The course of migraine-a diary study in unselected patients.
Cephalalgia. 2009 Oct;29(10):1049-58.
[Abstract]

Lovati C, D'Amico D, Bertora P, et al.
Is allodynia influenced by psychological profile in headache patients?
Neurological sciences. 2009 May;30 Suppl 1:S113-5.
[Abstract]

Lucas S.
Medication use in the treatment of migraine during pregnancy and lactation.
Current pain and headache reports. 2009 Oct;13(5):392-8.
[Abstract]

Lundqvist C, Benth JS, Grande RB, et al.
A vertical VAS is a valid instrument for monitoring headache pain intensity.
Cephalalgia. 2009 Oct;29(10):1034-41.
[Abstract]

Macgregor EA.
Migraine headache in perimenopausal and menopausal women.
Current pain and headache reports. 2009 Oct;13(5):399-403.
[Abstract]

Maggioni F, Mampreso E, Mainardi F, et al.
Topiramate-induced intractable cough during migraine prophylaxis.
Headache. 2009 Sep 14. [forthcoming]
[Abstract]

Manzoni GC, Torelli P.
Chronic migraine and chronic tension-type headache: are they the same or different?
Neurological sciences. 2009 May;30 Suppl 1:S81-4.
[Abstract]

Martin VT.
Medication overuse and chronic migraine.
Current pain and headache reports. 2009 Oct;13(5):337-9.
[No abstract available]

Moaref AR, Petramfar P, Aghasadeghi K, et al.
Patent foramen ovale in patients with tension headache: is it as common as in migraineurs? An age- and sex-matched comparative study.
The journal of headache and pain. 2009 Sep 12. [forthcoming]
[Abstract]

Moschiano F, D'Amico D, Bussone G.
Migraine prophylaxis: key points for the practising clinician.
Neurological sciences. 2009 May;30 Suppl 1:S33-7.
[Abstract]

Obermann M, Holle D, Katsarava Z.
Post-traumatic headache.
Expert review of neurotherapeutics. 2009 Sep;9(9):1361-70.
[Abstract]

Panconesi A, Pavone E, Franchini M, et al.
Triptans: low utilization and high turnover in the general population.
Cephalalgia. 2009 Sep 3. [forthcoming]
[Abstract]

Peres MF.
Fibromyalgia and headache disorders.
Current pain and headache reports. 2009 Oct;13(5):335-6.
[No abstract available]

Reuter U, Del Rio MS, Diener HC, et al.
Migraines with and without aura and their response to preventive therapy with topiramate.
Cephalalgia. 2009 Sep 3. [forthcoming]
[Abstract]

Sancisi E, Rausa M, Zanigni S, et al.
Self-help group and medication overuse headache: preliminary data.
Neurological sciences. 2009 Sep 19. [forthcoming]
[Abstract]

Silberstein S, Lipton R, Dodick D, et al.
Topiramate treatment of chronic migraine: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial of quality of life and other efficacy measures.
Headache. 2009 Sep;49(8):1153-62.
[Abstract]

Silberstein SD, Berner T, Tobin J, et al.
Scheduled short-term prevention with frovatriptan for migraine occurring exclusively in association with menstruation.
Headache. 2009 Sep 14. [forthcoming]
[Abstract]

Usai S, Grazzi L, D'Amico D, et al.
Psychological variables in chronic migraine with medication overuse before and after inpatient withdrawal: results at 1-year follow-up.
Neurological sciences. 2009 May;30 Suppl 1:S125-7.
[Abstract]

Weeks RE.
Practical strategies for treating chronic migraine with medication overuse: case examples and role play demonstrations.
Neurological sciences. 2009 May;30 Suppl 1:S95-9.
[Abstract]

Whyte CA, Tepper SJ.
Adverse effects of medications commonly used in the treatment of migraine.
Expert review of neurotherapeutics. 2009 Sep;9(9):1379-91.
[Abstract]

Yoshiuchi K.
Psychosomatic therapies in primary headaches. [Article in Japanese]
Nippon rinsho. Japanese journal of clinical medicine. 2009 Sep;67(9):1766-72.
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Herpes Zoster

Conliffe TD, Dholakia M, Broyer Z.
Herpes zoster radiculopathy treated with fluoroscopically-guided selective nerve root injection.
Pain physician. 2009 Sep-Oct;12(5):851-3.
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Knee Pain

See: Musculoskeletal Diseases

Boling M, Padua D, Marshall S, et al.
Gender differences in the incidence and prevalence of patellofemoral pain syndrome.
Scandinavian journal of medicine & science in sports. 2009 Sep 17. [forthcoming]
[Abstract]

Brantingham JW, Globe GA, Jensen ML, et al.
A feasibility study comparing two chiropractic protocols in the treatment of patellofemoral pain syndrome.
Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics. 2009 Sep;32(7):536-48.
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Mental Disorders

Cervo FA, Bruckenthal P, Chen JJ, et al.
Pain assessment in nursing home residents with dementia: psychometric properties and clinical utility of the CNA Pain Assessment Tool (CPAT).
Journal of the American Medical Directors Association. 2009 Sep;10(7):505-10.
[Abstract]

Fishbain DA, Lewis JE, Gao J, et al.
Is chronic pain associated with somatization/hypochondriasis? An evidence-based structured review.
Pain practice. 2009 Sep 3. [forthcoming]
[Abstract]

Pautex S, Herrmann FR, Le Lous P, et al.
Improving pain management in elderly patients with dementia: validation of the Doloshort observational pain assessment scale.
Age and ageing. 2009 Sep 14. [forthcoming]
[No abstract available]

Walid MS, Zaytseva N.
Pain in nursing home residents and correlation with neuropsychiatric disorders.
Pain physician. 2009 Sep-Oct;12(5):877-80.
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Mortality

Torrance N, Elliott AM, Lee AJ, et al.
Severe chronic pain is associated with increased 10 year mortality. A cohort record linkage study.
European journal of pain (London, England). 2009 Aug 31. [forthcoming]
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Muscular Diseases

Andersen LL, Andersen JL, Suetta C, et al.
Effect of contrasting physical exercise interventions on rapid force capacity of chronically painful muscles.
Journal of applied physiology. 2009 Sep 17. [forthcoming]
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Musculoskeletal Diseases

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

Andersen LL, Christensen KB, Holtermann A, et al.
Effect of physical exercise interventions on musculoskeletal pain in all body regions among office workers: a one-year randomized controlled trial.
Manual therapy. 2009 Aug 27. [forthcoming]
[Abstract]

Basford JR, An KN.
New techniques for the quantification of fibromyalgia and myofascial pain.
Current pain and headache reports. 2009 Oct;13(5):376-8.
[Abstract]

Bourne RB, Chesworth B, Davis A, et al.
Comparing patient outcomes after THA and TKA: is there a difference?
Clinical orthopaedics and related research. 2009 Sep 4. [forthcoming]
[Abstract]

Carreon LY, Glassman SD, McDonough CM, et al.
Predicting SF-6D utility scores from the oswestry disability index and numeric rating scales for back and leg pain.
Spine. 2009 Sep 1;34(19):2085-9.
[Abstract]

Chambers RG Jr.
Corticosteroid injections for trigger finger.
American family physician. 2009 Sep 1;80(5):454.
[Abstract]

O'Brien EM, Staud RM, Hassinger AD, et al.
Patient-centered perspective on treatment outcomes in chronic pain.
Pain medicine (Malden, Mass.). 2009 Sep 1. [forthcoming]
[Abstract]

Radpasand M, Owens E.
Combined multimodal therapies for chronic tennis elbow: pilot study to test protocols for a randomized clinical trial.
Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics. 2009 Sep;32(7):571-85.
[Abstract]

Rosenbaum TY.
Musculoskeletal pain and sexual function in women.
The journal of sexual medicine. 2009 Sep 14. [forthcoming]
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Myofascial Pain Syndromes

Kuan TS.
Current studies on myofascial pain syndrome.
Current pain and headache reports. 2009 Oct;13(5):365-9.
[Abstract]

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Neck Pain

See Also: Musculoskeletal Diseases

Yahia A, Ghroubi S, Jribi S, et al.
Chronic neck pain and vertigo: is a true balance disorder present?
Annals of physical and rehabilitation medicine. 2009 Aug 15. [forthcoming]
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Nervous System Diseases

See Also: Complex Regional Pain Syndromes/Trigeminal Neuralgia

Blatzheim K.
Interdisciplinary palliative care, including massage, in treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Journal of bodywork and movement therapies. 2009 Oct;13(4):328-35.
[Abstract]

Bogdanov EI, Sakovets TG, Gil'mullin IF.
Influence of cerebrolysin therapy on the dynamics of diabetic polyneuropathy symptoms. [Article in Russian]
Zhurnal nevrologii i psikhiatrii imeni S.S. Korsakova / Ministerstvo zdravookhraneniia i meditsinsko? promyshlennosti Rossi?sko? Federatsii, Vserossi?skoe obshchestvo nevrologov [i] Vserossi?skoe obshchestvo psikhiatrov. 2009;109(9):31-34.
[Abstract]

Brown JM, Mokhtee D, Evangelista MS, et al.
Scratch collapse test localizes Osborne's band as the point of maximal nerve compression in cubital tunnel syndrome.
Hand (New York, N.Y.). 2009 Sep 23. [forthcoming]
[Abstract]

Eckel TS, Bartynski WS.
Epidural steroid injections and selective nerve root blocks.
Techniques in vascular and interventional radiology. 2009 Mar;12(1):11-21.
[Abstract]

Huge V, Lauchart M, Magerl W, et al.
Effects of low-dose intranasal (S)-ketamine in patients with neuropathic pain.
European journal of pain (London, England). 2009 Sep 2. [forthcoming]
[Abstract]

Jensen TS, Madsen CS, Finnerup NB.
Pharmacology and treatment of neuropathic pains.
Current opinion in neurology. 2009 Sep 8. [forthcoming]
[Abstract]

Letro GH, Quagliato EM, Viana MA.
Pain in Parkinson's disease.
Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria. 2009 Sep;67(3A):591-4.
[Abstract]

McKeage K, Keam SJ.
Pregabalin: in the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia.
Drugs & aging. 2009;26(10):883-92. doi: 10.2165/11203750-000000000-00000.
[Abstract]

Phan NQ, Siepmann D, Gralow I, et al.
Adjuvant topical therapy with a cannabinoid receptor agonist in facial postherpetic neuralgia.
Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft = Journal of the German Society of Dermatology : JDDG. 2009 Sep 10. [forthcoming]
[Abstract]

Philip CN, Candido KD, Joseph NJ, et al.
Successful treatment of meralgia paresthetica with pulsed radiofrequency of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve.
Pain physician. 2009 Sep-Oct;12(5):881-5.
[Abstract]

Root L.
Surgical treatment for hip pain in the adult cerebral palsy patient.
Developmental medicine and child neurology. 2009 Oct;51 Suppl 4:84-91.
[Abstract]

Schestatsky P, Nascimento OJ.
What do general neurologists need to know about neuropathic pain?
Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria. 2009 Sep;67(3A):741-9.
[Abstract]

Searle RD, Simpson MP, Simpson KH, et al.
Can chronic neuropathic pain following thoracic surgery be predicted during the post-operative period?
Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery. 2009 Sep 18. [forthcoming]
[Abstract]

Vogtle LK.
Pain in adults with cerebral palsy: impact and solutions.
Developmental medicine and child neurology. 2009 Oct;51 Suppl 4:113-21.
[Abstract]

Zacest AC, Magill ST, Anderson VC, et al.
Long-term outcome following ilioinguinal neurectomy for chronic pain.
Journal of neurosurgery. 2009 Sep 25. [forthcoming]
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Pain Measurement

Jakobsson U.
Development and psychometric evaluation of the Pain Impact Inventory.
Pain practice. 2009 Sep 3. [forthcoming]
[Abstract]

Wenngren A, Stålnacke BM.
Computerized assessment of pain drawing area: a pilot study.
Neuropsychiatric disease and treatment. 2009;5:451-6.
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Pancreatitis

Isaji S.
Has the Partington procedure for chronic pancreatitis become a thing of the past? A review of the evidence.
Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic surgery. 2009 Sep 25. [forthcoming]
[Abstract]

Kim JK, Hong SH, Kim MH, et al.
Spinal cord stimulation for intractable visceral pain due to chronic pancreatitis.
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society. 2009 Aug;46(2):165-7.
[Abstract]

Kutup A, Vashist Y, Kaifi JT, et al.
For which type of chronic pancreatitis is the "Hamburg procedure" indicated?
Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic surgery. 2009 Sep 25. [forthcoming]
[Abstract]

Lieb JG 2nd, Shuster JJ, Theriaque D, et al.
A pilot study of Octreotide LAR vs. octreotide tid for pain and quality of life in chronic pancreatitis.
JOP : Journal of the pancreas. 2009 Sep 4;10(5):518-22.
[Abstract]

Wilcox CM, Lopes TL.
A randomized trial comparing endoscopic stenting to a sham procedure for chronic pancreatitis.
Clinical trials (London, England). 2009 Sep 8. [forthcoming]
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Pelvic Pain

Al-Azemi M, Jones G, Sirkeci F, et al.
Immediate and delayed add-back hormonal replacement therapy during ultra long GnRH agonist treatment of chronic cyclical pelvic pain.
BJOG. 2009 Sep 1. [forthcoming]
[Abstract]

Daniels J, Gray R, Hills RK, et al.
Laparoscopic uterosacral nerve ablation for alleviating chronic pelvic pain: a randomized controlled trial.
JAMA. 2009 Sep 2;302(9):955-61.
[Abstract]

Fall M, Baranowski AP, Elneil S, et al.
EAU Guidelines on chronic pelvic pain.
European urology. 2009 Aug 31. [forthcoming]
[Abstract]

Fletcher SG, Zimmern PE.
Differential diagnosis of chronic pelvic pain in women: the urologist's approach.
Nature reviews. Urology. 2009 Sep 1. [forthcoming]
[Abstract]

Iacovides S, Avidon I, Bentley A, et al.
Diclofenac potassium restores objective and subjective measures of sleep quality in women with primary dysmenorrhea.
Sleep. 2009 Aug 1;32(8):1019-26.
[Abstract]

Moormann O.
Options for pain therapy of urologic chronic pelvic pain syndrome (UCPPS). [Article in German]
Der Urologe. Ausg. A. 2009 Sep 25. [forthcoming]
[Abstract]

Prather H, Hunt D, Fournie A, et al.
Early intra-articular hip disease presenting with posterior pelvic and groin pain.
PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation. 2009 Sep;1(9):809-15.
[Abstract]

Siedentopf F.
Chronic pelvic pain in women from a gynecologic viewpoint. [Article in German]
Der Urologe. Ausg. A. 2009 Sep 25. [forthcoming]
[Abstract]

Zhao WP, Zhang ZG, Li XD, et al.
Celecoxib reduces symptoms in men with difficult chronic pelvic pain syndrome (Category IIIA).
Brazilian journal of medical and biological research = Revista brasileira de pesquisas médicas e biológicas / Sociedade Brasileira de Biofísica ... [et al.] 2009 Oct;42(10):963-7.
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Phantom Limb

Hirsh AT, Dillworth TM, Ehde DM, et al.
Sex differences in pain and psychological functioning in persons with limb loss.
The journal of pain. 2009 Sep 4. [forthcoming]
[Abstract]

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Rehabilitation

Hooten WM, Townsend CO, Bruce BK, et al.
Sex differences in characteristics of smokers with chronic pain undergoing multidisciplinary pain rehabilitation.
Pain medicine (Malden, Mass.). 2009 Sep 1. [forthcoming]
[Abstract]

Merrick D, Sjolund BH.
Patients' pretreatment beliefs about recovery influence outcome of a pain rehabilitation program.
European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine. 2009 Sep 22. [forthcoming]
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Shoulder Pain

See Also: Muscloskeletal Diseases

Dodson CC, Kitay A, Verma NN, et al.
The long-term outcome of recurrent defects after rotator cuff repair.
The American journal of sports medicine. 2009 Sep 14. [forthcoming]
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Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Martin MM.
Effects of the myofascial release in diffuse systemic sclerosis.
Journal of bodywork and movement therapies. 2009 Oct;13(4):320-7.
[Abstract]

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Stress Disorders, Traumatic

Peres JF, Gonçalves A, Peres MF.
Psychological trauma in chronic pain: implications of PTSD for fibromyalgia and headache disorders.
Current pain and headache reports. 2009 Oct;13(5):350-7.
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Substance-Related Disorders

See Also: Analgesics, Opioid

Buelow AK, Haggard R, Gatchel RJ.
Additional validation of the Pain Medication Questionnaire in a heterogeneous sample of chronic pain patients.
Pain practice. 2009 Sep 3. [forthcoming]
[Abstract]

Savage SR.
Management of opioid medications in patients with chronic pain and risk of substance misuse.
Current psychiatry reports. 2009 Oct;11(5):377-84.
[Abstract]

Strassels SA.
Economic burden of prescription opioid misuse and abuse.
Journal of managed care pharmacy. 2009 Sep;15(7):556-62.
[Abstract]

Wunsch MJ, Nakamoto K, Nuzzo PA, et al.
Prescription drug fatalities among women in rural Virginia: a study of medical examiner cases.
Journal of opioid management. 2009 Jul-Aug;5(4):228-36.
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Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

See Also: Muscloskeletal Diseases

Kim HI, Lee JY, Kim YK, et al.
Clinical and psychological characteristics of TMD patients with trauma history.
Oral diseases. 2009 Sep 16. [forthcoming]
[Abstract]

Oral K, Bal Küçük B, Ebeo?lu B, et al.
Etiology of temporomandibular disorder pain.
A?r?. 2009 Jul;21(3):89-94.
[Abstract]

Pfau DB, Rolke R, Nickel R, et al.
Somatosensory profiles in subgroups of patients with myogenic temporomandibular disorders and fibromyalgia syndrome.
Pain. 2009 Sep 18. [forthcoming]
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Trigeminal Neuralgia

See Also: Nervous System Diseases

Kondziolka D, Zorro O, Lobato-Polo J, et al.
Gamma Knife stereotactic radiosurgery for idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia.
Journal of neurosurgery. 2009 Sep 11. [forthcoming]
[Abstract]

Riesenburger RI, Hwang SW, Schirmer CM, et al.
Outcomes following single-treatment Gamma Knife surgery for trigeminal neuralgia with a minimum 3-year follow-up.
Journal of neurosurgery. 2009 Sep 25. [forthcoming]
[Abstract]

Sindou M.
Trigeminal neuralgia: a plea for microvascular decompression as the first surgical option. Anatomy should prevail.
Acta neurochirurgica. 2009 Sep 15. [forthcoming]
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Urologic Diseases

Carrico DJ, Sherer KL, Peters KM.
The relationship of interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome to vulvodynia.
Urologic nursing. 2009 Jul-Aug;29(4):233-8.
[Abstract]

El Khoudary SR, Talbott EO, Bromberger JT, et al.
Severity of interstitial cystitis symptoms and quality of life in female patients.
Journal of women's health (2002). 2009 Sep;18(9):1361-8.
[Abstract]

Hanley RS, Stoffel JT, Zagha RM, et al.
Multimodal therapy for painful bladder syndrome / interstitial cystitis: pilot study combining behavioral, pharmacologic, and endoscopic therapies.
International braz j urol. 2009 Jul-Aug;35(4):467-74.
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Vulvar Diseases

Harlow BL, Vazquez G, MacLehose RF, et al.
Self-reported vulvar pain characteristics and their association with clinically confirmed vestibulodynia.
Journal of women's health (2002). 2009 Sep;18(9):1333-40.
[Abstract]

Ventolini G, Barhan S, Duke J.
Vulvodynia, a step-wise therapeutic prospective cohort study.
Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology. 2009 Oct;29(7):648-50.
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Wounds and Injuries

Vuolo JC.
Wound-related pain: key sources and triggers.
The British journal of nursing. 2009 Aug 13-26;18(15):S20-5.
[Abstract]