An analysis of Fibromyalgia (FMS) and Myofascial Pain Syndrome, centered on the hypothesis of central sensitization. This work reviews historical definitions, current diagnostic criteria (ACR 1990), societal costs, differential diagnoses for widespread pain, and the relationship between FMS and psychiatric co-morbidity.
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Your essential guide in the assessment and diagnostic process....
A detailed study of pain control mechanisms, focusing on the Gate Control Theory and the intrinsic analgesic systems. Topics include the classification and action of Opioid peptides (Enkephalins, Endorphins, Dynorphins) and their receptors (Mu, Delta, Kappa), the components of the Supraspinal Analgesic System (Peri Aqueductal Grey area and Raphe Magnus Nucleus), and various treatment modalities for pain, including medical, electrical stimulation, and surgical interventions like cordotomy and prefrontal lobotomy.
A guide focusing on the systematic evaluation of symptoms and signs presented by patients in Neurology to arrive at a careful diagnosis, recognizing the inherent difficulties in the subject despite diagnostic and therapeutic advances.
A textbook covering the techniques and clinical application of peripheral nerve blocks for pain relief, specifically focusing on peri-operative settings.
A concise, rapid-review guide covering essential topics in orthopedic surgery, designed to assist residents, fellows, and practicing physicians in preparing for board exams and serving as a quick reference tool for clinical decision-making.
A foundational textbook designed to introduce nursing students and professionals to sociological concepts, focusing on how social structure, culture, and community dynamics influence health and healthcare delivery.
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Published: 2013
Number of pages: 56 pages
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File Size: 10.18 MB
Authors: Kyle Larson
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Learning simple techniques which will make your...
This textbook covers Ophthalmology, an important field of medicine focused on the visual system. It emphasizes effective treatment of many eye diseases to preserve or restore vision.
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Published: 2021
Number of pages: 186 pages
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File Size: 2.04 MB
Authors: Jenny C. Dohlman
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Pivotal Trials in Ophthalmology: A Guide...
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Authors: Amit Kumar Tyagi
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Health Assessment Made Incredibly Visual! Second Edition...
A collection of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) covering essential topics in General Pathology, with a focus on circulatory disturbances, including edema, hyperemia, congestion, thrombosis (DIC, risk factors), embolism (PE), and infarction.
