Endodontics is the prevention, diagnosis and management of diseases of the tooth pulp and
the tissues surrounding the root of a tooth. This new edition brings trainees up to date with …

Although transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is used extensively in
inflammatory joint conditions such as arthritis, the underlying mechanisms are unclear. This …

For 39 controlled studies on the analgesic effect of antidepressants, a meta-analysis was
conducted to get an estimation of the effect size, and to obtain a sight on the possible modes …

This volume is a reflection of the nascent, but still only vaguely appreciated idea that the
nervous system is the origin of what we call the mind, the body and the world. The brain …

Basics of Acupuncture shows that it is possible to integrate Western medicine and traditional
Chinese concepts. It starts with an updated review of the scientific bases of acupuncture and …

Neuroimaging research has demonstrated definitive involvement of the central nervous
system in the development, maintenance, and experience of chronic pain. Structural and …

Endogenous pain regulatory system dysfunction appears to play a role in the maintenance
of chronic pain. An important component of the pain regulatory process is the functional …

This study examined a possible peripheral site ofaction of oploids in the modulation of the
response to noxious pressure on inflamed tissue. Rats deVeloped a unilateral localized …

Introduction: Central sensitization (CS) is present in a variety of chronic pain disorders,
including whiplash, temporomandibular disorders, low back pain, osteoarthritis …

This was a 12-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to assess the
efficacy and safety of duloxetine, a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake …