Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Roberto Bonanni, Ida Cariati, Virginia Tancredi, Riccardo Iundusi, Elena Gasbarra, Umberto Tarantino
Summary: Musculoskeletal pain is a growing problem that causes significant socio-economic burden. Understanding the underlying pathological mechanisms and the relationship between immune cells and neurons is crucial for effective evaluation and treatment of this pain.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Pedro Zitko, Norberto Bilbeny, Carlos Balmaceda, Tomas Abbott, Cesar Carcamo, Manuel Espinoza
Summary: Musculoskeletal disorders, such as chronic pain and fibromyalgia, pose a significant burden in Chile, affecting a large portion of the adult population and leading to a high number of DALYs and LHSU. There is a discrepancy in the burden of musculoskeletal disorders based on DALY or LHSU estimation, and pain and discomfort play a major role in the overall impact on individuals with these disorders.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Eveliina Heikkala, Petteri Oura, Markus Paananen, Emma Ho, Paulo Ferreira, Christophe Tanguay-Sabourin, Jaro Karppinen
Summary: This study examines the idiosyncratic patterns of chronic diseases and their relationships with the severity of musculoskeletal pain in middle-aged individuals. By analyzing the data, the study found that the accumulation of chronic diseases is associated with severe musculoskeletal pain, particularly mental and metabolic health. These findings suggest a potential need to screen for psychiatric and metabolic health issues when treating working-aged individuals with musculoskeletal pain.
ANNALS OF MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Marta Supervia, Jose R. Medina-Inojosa, Carmen M. Perez-Terzic, Saurabh Sharma, Kashish Goel, Kristin Vickers Douglas, Karen Salz, Randal J. Thomas
Summary: The study found no significant association between musculoskeletal limitations (MSLs) and cardiac rehabilitation (CR) enrollment among eligible patients. However, patients with MSLs attended fewer CR sessions compared to those without MSLs. CR programs should consider providing additional support and interventions to optimize adherence among patients with MSLs.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Dmitriy Viderman, Karina Tapinova, Mina Aubakirova, Yerkin G. Abdildin
Summary: This paper summarizes the prevalence of pain in patients with chronic diseases and emphasizes the inadequate attention and management of pain in these conditions. Further research is needed to establish the precise prevalence of chronic pain and develop better methods of screening and management.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Min Cheol Chang, Yoo Jin Choo, Keeyong Hong, Mathieu Boudier-Reveret, Seoyon Yang
Summary: This study provides an overview of the treatment options for patients with upper crossed syndrome (UCS). The findings suggest that treatment programs involving exercises and techniques are effective in reducing pain and improving neck disabilities and postural deviations in UCS patients.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Fisaha Haile Tesfay, Christina Zorbas, Laura Alston, Kathryn Backholer, Steven J. Bowe, Catherine M. Bennett
Summary: This study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in community settings in Ethiopia. The results showed that approximately one-third of Ethiopians have NCDs, with cardiovascular diseases being the most common. The prevalence of diabetes mellitus appears relatively low, but there is evidence of high prevalence of respiratory conditions. This study is important for guiding public health actions to address the burden of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, as well as the increasing prevalence of diabetes in Ethiopia.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Shekhar Y. Bhojraj, Anand A. Bang, Mahesh Deshmukh, Sameer Kalkotwar, Vinay R. Joshi, Tushar Yarmal, Raghu Varma, Yogeshwar V. Kalkonde, Abhay T. Bang
Summary: A population-based study in rural India revealed a high prevalence of back and neck pain among adults, with non-specific low back pain and neck pain being the most common diagnoses. This suggests a need for systematic training of healthcare workers to manage these conditions in rural areas.
JOURNAL OF GLOBAL HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Orthopedics
Keiko Yamada, Tomoko Fujii, Yasuhiko Kubota, Takaaki Ikeda, Masamichi Hanazato, Naoki Kondo, Ko Matsudaira, Katsunori Kondo
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence of chronic musculoskeletal pain in independent Japanese older people and explored the impact of population density and aging rate on pain levels between municipalities. The results showed a higher prevalence of chronic musculoskeletal pain in older individuals and women, but population density and aging rate did not explain the differences between municipalities.
BMC MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
(2022)
Review
Neurosciences
Ferran Cuenca-Martinez, Luis Suso-Marti, Joaquin Calatayud, Francisco Jose Ferrer-Sargues, Vicente Munoz-Alarcos, Patricio Alba-Quesada, Gemma Bivia-Roig
Summary: Pain neuroscience education (PNE) has been extensively studied in the field of physical therapy, but its effectiveness remains controversial. This umbrella review found that adding PNE-based intervention to other treatments can lead to greater clinical improvements in patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain, particularly in reducing the influence of psychosocial variables. However, studies testing the effectiveness of PNE alone did not show statistically significant improvements in pain intensity, disability levels, or psychosocial variables.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROSCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Jing Tian, Graeme Jones, Xin Lin, Yuan Zhou, Anna King, James Vickers, Feng Pan
Summary: This study investigates the association between the number of chronic pain sites and the risk of dementia and its subtypes. The findings suggest that a greater number of chronic pain sites is associated with an increased risk of all-cause dementia and Alzheimer's disease, but not vascular and frontotemporal dementia.
Review
Chemistry, Medicinal
Marion Voute, Veronique Morel, Gisele Pickering
Summary: Topical lidocaine is a safe and effective option for pain management, with proven efficacy in various pain conditions. It can be used alone or in conjunction with systemic drugs and non-pharmacological approaches for optimized pain management and multimodal analgesia.
DRUG DESIGN DEVELOPMENT AND THERAPY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Aya Mizher, Heba Hammoudi, Farah Hamed, Abrar Sholi, Adham AbuTaha, Mazen A. Abdalla, Mohammad M. Jaber, Mohannad Hassan, Amer A. Koni, Sa'ed H. Zyoud
Summary: A cross-sectional study was conducted on hemodialysis patients, and the results showed that 47.1% of the patients reported chronic pain. Gender, social status, educational status, and number of chronic diseases were significantly related to pain severity. C-reactive protein and albumin were also significantly correlated with pain severity and interference.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Review
Behavioral Sciences
Anthony Tucker-Bartley, Jordan Lemme, Andrea Gomez-Morad, Nehal Shah, Miranda Veliu, Frank Birklein, Claudia Storz, Seward Rutkove, David Kronn, Alison M. Boyce, Eduard Kraft, Jaymin Upadhyay
Summary: By studying and understanding pain in rare musculoskeletal or neuromuscular diseases, shared pain phenotypes and mechanisms can be identified for more effective treatment and management. Integrating various research methods can reveal pathologic and genetic factors, pain sources, and existing therapeutic approaches.
NEUROSCIENCE AND BIOBEHAVIORAL REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Oscar Arias, Gabe Koenig, Sang D. Choi
Summary: This pilot study examined work-related acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain in 23 commercial construction workers and identified work-related factors associated with musculoskeletal pain. The study found that construction workers experience acute and chronic pain at work, which negatively impacts their work and daily activities. Work physical exertion and body mass index appear to play a significant role in the occurrence of acute and chronic pain associated with musculoskeletal disorders.
Article
Anesthesiology
Tarcisio F. de Campos, Tatiane M. da Silva, Christopher G. Maher, Natasha C. Pocovi, Mark J. Hancock
Summary: This study investigated the prognosis of an acute episode of low back pain in a community inception cohort. The majority of episodes of low back pain recovered rapidly (median of 5 days) and more quickly than typically reported for clinical populations. Approximately 40% of the participants sought care.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PAIN
(2023)
Review
Anesthesiology
Qiuzhe Chen, Simon P. Vella, Chris G. Maher, Giovanni E. Ferreira, Gustavo C. Machado
Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis revealed that patients from minority racial/ethnic backgrounds in the United States are less likely to be prescribed opioid analgesics and undergo spinal surgery for low back pain. Strategic interventions are needed to improve access to and the value of clinical care for minority populations with low back pain.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PAIN
(2023)
Letter
Clinical Neurology
Julia Truthmann, Richard Kasch, Mark J. Hancock, Christopher G. Maher, Jean-Francois Chenot, Carsten O. Schmidt
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Giovanni E. Ferreira, Christina Abdel-Shaheed, Martin Underwood, Nanna B. Finnerup, Richard Day, Andrew McLachlan, Sam Eldabe, Joshua R. Zadro, Christopher G. Maher
Summary: This study provides a comprehensive overview of the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of antidepressants for different pain conditions. The results show that antidepressants are effective in some pain conditions, particularly proton pump inhibitors, postoperative pain, neuropathic pain, and fibromyalgia. However, there is insufficient evidence to support the efficacy of antidepressants in other pain conditions. A more nuanced approach is needed when prescribing antidepressants for pain conditions.
BMJ-BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
E. L. Karran, A. R. Grant, H. Lee, S. J. Kamper, C. M. Williams, L. K. Wiles, R. Shala, C. V. Poddar, T. Astill, G. L. Moseley
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of health education interventions in socio-economically disadvantaged populations. A meta-analysis of 96 studies involving over 57,000 participants from 22 countries found inconsistent effects of educational interventions on health behaviors and biomarkers. Continued investment in targeted approaches and further understanding of implementation and evaluation factors are important for reducing health inequalities.
Review
Orthopedics
Yannick L. Gilanyi, Michael A. Wewege, Brishna Shah, Aidan G. Cashin, Christopher M. Williams, Simon R. E. Davidson, James H. Mcauley, Matthew D. Jones
Summary: Exercise has been found to increase pain self-efficacy in adults with nonspecific chronic low back pain, based on a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. However, further research is needed to confirm this effect and investigate its potential significance.
JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC & SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Medicine, General & Internal
Christopher G. Maher, Aline Archambeau, Rachelle Buchbinder, Simon D. French, Julie Morphet, Michael K. Nicholas, Peter O'Sullivan, Marie Pirotta, Michael J. Yelland, Leo Zeller, Nivene Saad, Elizabeth Marles, Alice L. Bhasale, Christina Lane
MEDICAL JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA
(2023)
Letter
Anesthesiology
Adrian C. Traeger, Stephen E. Gilbert, Ian A. Harris, Christopher G. Maher
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
William Taylor, Robin Willink, Denise A. O'Connor, Vinay L. Patel, Allison Bourne, Ian Harris, Samuel Whittle, Bethan S. Richards, Ornella G. Clavisi, Sally Green, Rana Hinman, Chris Maher, Ainslie E. Cahill, Annie McPherson, Charlotte C. Hewson, Suzie May, Bruce Walker, Philip Robinson, Davina Ghersi, Jane Fitzpatrick, Tania Winzenberg, Kieran Fallon, Paul Glasziou, Laurent Billot, Rachelle Buchbinder
Summary: The Australia and New Zealand Musculoskeletal (ANZMUSC) Clinical Trials Network developed a Research Question Importance Tool (ANZMUSC-RQIT) to rank research projects based on their importance. The tool consists of 5 dimensions and is designed for scoring by committee consensus.
Editorial Material
Rehabilitation
Christopher G. Maher, Aline Archambeau, Rachelle Buchbinder, Simon D. French, Julia Morphet, Michael K. Nicholas, Peter O'Sullivan, Marie Pirotta, Michael J. Yelland, Leo Zeller, Nivene Saad, Elizabeth Marles, Alice L. Bhasale, Christina Lane
CHIROPRACTIC & MANUAL THERAPIES
(2023)
Correction
Emergency Medicine
Katie de Luca, Andrew J. McLachlan, Chris G. Maher, Gustavo C. Machado
BMC EMERGENCY MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Anesthesiology
Caitlin M. P. Jones, Chung-Wei Christine Lin, Charlotte Blease, Jen Lawson, Christina Abdel Shaheed, Christopher G. Maher
Editorial Material
Orthopedics
Christopher G. Maher, Aline Archambeau, Rachelle Buchbinder, Simon D. French, Julia Morphet, Michael K. Nicholas, Peter O'Sullivan, Marie Pirotta, Michael J. Yelland, Leo Zeller, Elizabeth Marles, Alice L. Bhasale, Christina Lane
JOURNAL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Crystian B. Oliveira, Danielle Coombs, Gustavo C. Machado, Kirsten McCaffery, Bethan Richards, Rafael Z. Pinto, Mary O'Keeffe, Chris G. Maher, Diego G. D. Christofaro
Summary: This study investigated the attitudes and experiences of ED clinicians towards a new model of care, as well as barriers and facilitators for its implementation. Non-opioid pain management strategies were perceived as the most helpful for reducing opioid use, but time constraints and rotation of staff were identified as the main barriers for implementing the model of care.
MUSCULOSKELETAL SCIENCE AND PRACTICE
(2023)
Letter
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Christopher G. Maher, Giovanni Ferreira, Caitlin Jones
LANCET GLOBAL HEALTH
(2023)
