Pain is a devastating symptom of cancer that affects the quality of life of patients, families,
and caregivers. It is a multidimensional symptom that includes physical, psychosocial …

Background Despite overall progress in treatment of autoimmune diseases, patients with
systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) experience many inflammatory symptoms representing …

Background Pain due to bone metastases is a common cause of cancer-related morbidity,
with few options available for patients refractory to medical therapies and who do not …

Background Incidence of postoperative pain has been reported to be between 47–100%.
Ineffective postoperative pain management results in tangible and intangible costs. The …

Purpose The use of opioids for management of cancer-related pain has increased
significantly and has been associated with a substantial rise in rates of substance abuse and …

Background: Spinal metastatic lesions are a common occurrence among oncology patients
and contribute to significant morbidity. Treatment options have been limited in their …

Research suggests that patient sex, provider sex, and providers' sexist attitudes interact to
influence pain care; however, few empirical studies have examined these influences. We …

Background Previous literature indicates that biases exist in pain ratings. Healthcare
professionals have been found to use patient demographic cues such as sex, race, and age …

Patients' self-management skills are affected by their knowledge, activities, and attitudes
toward pain management. This trial aimed to test the Self Care Improvement through …

Achieving balance in the appropriate use of opioids for the treatment of cancer pain is
complex. The definition of “balance” is continually being modified. Palliative care …