Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) applications and technologies are fast advancing. New SCS
technologies are being used increasingly in the clinical environment, but often there is a lag …

Unlike acute pain that warns us of injury or disease, chronic or persistent pain serves no
adaptive purpose. Though there is no agreed on definition of chronic pain, it is commonly …

Abstract Purpose of Review The development of acute to chronic pain involves distinct
pathophysiological changes in the peripheral and central nervous systems. This article …

Dry eye has gained recognition as a public health problem given its prevalence, morbidity,
and cost implications. Dry eye can have a variety of symptoms including blurred vision …

Chronic pain affects a large proportion of the population, imposing significant individual
distress and a considerable burden on society, yet treatment is not always instituted and/or …

Background Dry eye disease (DED) is a multifactorial disease associated with ocular
surface inflammation, pain, and nerve abnormalities. We studied the peripheral and central …

Laser in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is a commonly performed surgical procedure used to
correct refractive error. LASIK surgery involves cutting a corneal flap and ablating the stroma …

Objective The experience of chronic pain is one of the commonest reasons individuals seek
medical attention, making the management of chronic pain a major issue in clinical practice …

Objective: Pain is one of the most common reasons for an individual to consult their primary
care physician, with most chronic pain being treated in the primary care setting. However …

Experiences of racism occur across a continuum from denial of services to more subtle forms
of discrimination and exact a significant toll. These multilevel systems of oppression …