[Breakthrough cancer pain in the elderly].
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DOI: 10.1016/j.regg.2016.10.003
Abstract: Breakthrough pain is defined as an acute exacerbation of pain with rapid onset, short duration and moderate or high intensity, which occurs spontaneously or in connection with a predictable or unpredictable event despite there being… read more here.
Keywords: cancer pain; pain elderly; breakthrough cancer; breakthrough pain ... See more keywords
Severe chest pain in an elderly woman
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DOI: 10.1136/emermed-2016-205735
Abstract: A 73-year-old woman presented to the ED with non-radiating right sided chest pain, since 1 week. The pain was progressively worsening and was not associated with vomiting and there was no preceding history of trauma. She… read more here.
Keywords: pain elderly; chest pain; severe chest; woman ... See more keywords
Chronic Pain in the Elderly: Mechanisms and Perspectives
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DOI: 10.3389/fnhum.2022.736688
Abstract: Chronic pain affects a large part of the population causing functional disability, being often associated with coexisting psychological disorders, such as depression and anxiety, besides cognitive deficits, and sleep disturbance. The world elderly population has… read more here.
Keywords: pain elderly; elderly mechanisms; mechanisms perspectives; pain ... See more keywords
Treatment Modalities for Chronic Pain in Elderly Patients With Depression: A Systematic Review.
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DOI: 10.4088/pcc.21r03097
Abstract: Objective: To review the best pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions in the management of chronic pain in elderly patients with depression. Data Sources: A systematic review of the literature was performed following the PRISMA guidelines and… read more here.
Keywords: pain elderly; elderly patients; review; depression ... See more keywords