Background This review is one of a series on drugs used to treat chronic neuropathic pain.
Estimates of the population prevalence of chronic pain with neuropathic components range …

There is a growing body of evidence to suggest that cannabinoids are beneficial for a range
of clinical conditions, including pain, inflammation, epilepsy, sleep disorders, the symptoms …

Background: Phantom limb pain (PLP), defined as a painful sensation in a portion of the
body that has been amputated, occurs in upwards of 80% of limb amputees and can …

Chronic pain is a global problem that has reached epidemic proportions. An estimated 20%
of adults suffer from pain, and another 10% are diagnosed with chronic pain each year …

Herpes zoster (HZ, shingles) is a frequent medical condition which may severely impact the
quality of life of affected patients. Different therapeutic approaches to treat acute HZ are …

While spinal microglia play a role in early stages of neuropathic pain etiology, whether they
are useful targets to reverse chronic pain at late stages remains unknown. Here, we show …

Background: Elderly patients in general exhibit a higher incidence of chronic and
neuropathic pain conditions. This group poses a particular clinical challenge due to age …

Endometriosis is a common benign disease in women of reproductive age. It has been
defined as a disorder characterized by inflammation, compromised immunity, hormone …

Chemotherapy-induced neuropathic pain (CINP), a condition with unmet treatment needs,
affects over half of cancer patients treated with chemotherapeutics. Researchers have …

Our understanding on the function of microglia has been revolutionized in the recent 20
years. However, the process of maintaining microglia homeostasis has not been fully …