Purpose Individual studies indicate poorer outcomes for smokers after hernia repair.
Previous meta-analyses have examined the impact of smoking on specific outcomes such …

Abstract Background and Purpose Chronic pain is considered a key factor contributing to
alcohol use disorder (AUD). The mechanisms responsible for chronic pain associated with …

Background: Chronic stress and chronic pain are closely linked by the capacity to
exacerbate each other, sharing common roots in the brain and in the gut. The strict …

Background Central sensitization is an important mechanism underlying many chronic pain
conditions. Chronic pain and alcohol use disorder (AUD) are highly comorbid. Despite great …

Given the often disappointing results of pharmacotherapy, many patients with chronic pain
seek to modify their lifestyle. Some lifestyle factors, such as the consumption of alcohol …

Objectives Chronic pain is defined as pain that persists or recurs for more than 3 months.
This study focuses on neuropathic pain (NP) and fibromyalgia (FM) which are chronic pain …

Objective Few studies have examined the direct or indirect effect of chronic pain on
cardiovascular diseases (CVD) within Chinese population. The objective aimed to …

Several orofacial painful conditions are influenced by gender-related factors, but no studies
are available with regard to Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS). The present study aimed at …

Background. Alcohol consumption can increase the risk of developing hepatocellular
carcinoma (HCC). However, whether continuous alcohol consumption can influence …

Background: Unhealthy habits, such as overeating processed and high-calorie foods,
alcohol abuse, and smoking, negatively impact human health. It has been suggested that …