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Full-Text Articles in Pain Management
Medical Cannabis: Miracle Or Myth?, Blair Henry, Arnav Agarwal, Edward Chow, Hatim A. Omar, Joav Merrick
Medical Cannabis: Miracle Or Myth?, Blair Henry, Arnav Agarwal, Edward Chow, Hatim A. Omar, Joav Merrick
Pediatrics Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Pharmacology Of Cannabis, Mandakini Sadhir
Pharmacology Of Cannabis, Mandakini Sadhir
Pediatrics Faculty Publications
Cannabis has been used for recreational purposes around the world. It is derived from the plant cannabis sativa which has various other compounds known as cannabinoids. Most common form of cannabis used for recreational purpose is marijuana, which is prepared from dried flowering tops and leaves. The primary psychoactive component is delta 9-tetrahydrocannabinol (δ-9THC), which exerts its physiological and psychological effects through its interaction with CB1 and CB2 receptors. Smoking is the most commonly used method with onset of effects within minutes after inhalation. Oral ingestion of cannabis has varied absorption with delayed onset but longer duration of action. Urine …
Perspectives On Pediatric Pain, Donald E. Greydanus, Dilip R. Patel, Colleen Dodich, Hatim A. Omar, Joav Merrick
Perspectives On Pediatric Pain, Donald E. Greydanus, Dilip R. Patel, Colleen Dodich, Hatim A. Omar, Joav Merrick
Pediatrics Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Phantom Limb Pain, Stephanie J. Stockburger, Mandakini Sadhir, Hatim A. Omar
Phantom Limb Pain, Stephanie J. Stockburger, Mandakini Sadhir, Hatim A. Omar
Pediatrics Faculty Publications
Phantom limb pain is pain that is perceived in a part of the body which is no longer present. It is estimated that 80 percent of amputees experience phantom limb pain. Although the term is “phantom limb pain” the feeling is often more of a burning, twisting, itching, or pressure sensation than pain. The exact mechanism of phantom limb pain is unknown although proposed mechanisms include pain origination from either the central nervous system or the peripheral nervous system. Since the exact mechanism of phantom limb pain is unknown, treating this pain may be difficult. Treatments include pharmacological and nonpharmacological. …
Psychosocial Functioning In Adolescents With Temporomandibular Disorders, Monica L. Gremillion
Psychosocial Functioning In Adolescents With Temporomandibular Disorders, Monica L. Gremillion
Theses and Dissertations--Psychology
Psychosocial functioning is a key component of screening and treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) in adults; however, psychosocial functioning in adolescents with TMD has received little empirical attention. The present study aims to examine group difference between adolescents and adults with TMD on pain and prominent psychosocial factors, such as anxiety, depression, and somatization, as well as to explore additional developmentally sensitive psychosocial factors that may be associated more with the adolescent TMD pain.
Participants included 35 adolescents aged 12-17 (M=14.89 years, SD=1.84) with TMD muscle pain who completed pain questionnaires and a comprehensive dental examination. Patients …