Dawn A Marcus

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..To evaluate patient-perceived benefits from receiving Reiki at a cancer infusion center...

..This review will explore a variety of possible theories that may explain the therapeutic benefits that occur during therapy dog visits...

..This study was designed to evaluate the effects of brief therapy dog visits for fibromyalgia patients attending a tertiary outpatient pain management facility compared with time spent in a waiting room...

..The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of brief therapy dog visits to an outpatient pain management facility compared with time spent in a waiting room...

..Controlled clinical trials for both medication and nonmedication therapies have led to sound, evidence-based recommendations for the care of patients with fibromyalgia...

..To prospectively evaluate the diagnosis of menstrual migraine (MM) by comparing 2 diagnostic systems...

..To prospectively evaluate the efficacy of perimenstrual prophylaxis with eletriptan to reduce headaches in women identified with menstrual migraine (MM)...

..To compare pain characteristics, disability, and comorbid psychological distress between genders in a treatment-seeking sample of patients with chronic pain...

..We conclude that the serotonin agonist, rizatriptan, reduces vestibular-induced motion sickness by influencing serotonergic vestibular-autonomic projections...

..The present study was designed to test whether rizatriptan is also effective in protecting against visually-induced motion sickness and to test whether rizatriptan blocks the augmentation of motion sickness by head pain...

..Pain severity, frequency, disability, psychological distress, and quality of life are significantly more prominent or impaired in patients with chronic pain without headache compared to patients with headache...

..To evaluate obesity as a marker for increased pain severity, disability, and psychologic distress in treatment-seeking, mixed chronic pain patients...

..This review also discusses motion sickness and motion sensitivity, including their relationship with migraine, pathophysiology, and treatment...

..Utilizing consistent policies minimizes patient risk and infection control concerns associated with animal visits...

..The high prevalence and significant impact associated with chronic headache in fibromyalgia patients, however, warrants inclusion of a headache assessment as part of the routine evaluation of fibromyalgia patients...

..Improved classification of headache disorders, along with increased understanding of the physiology of migraine and mechanism of action of common treatments, should enhance future development and evaluation of effective headache therapy...

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..This article offers an explanation for the physiological basis of persistent chronic pain, provides practical guidelines to help distinguish among common pain syndromes, and recommends treatment strategies...

..To determine the dosing of sustained-release oxycodone that is typically prescribed to achieve pain relief in a mixed group of chronic pain patients...

..This double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover pilot study was designed to test the hypothesis that pre-treatment with the serotonin agonist rizatriptan would prevent motion sickness provocation in headache-free migraineurs...

..In addition, an experimental perinatal pain model may provide a unique opportunity to study the effects on the nervous system of both painful insults and pre-emptive analgesia...

..Current studies have identified strong evidence for central sensitisation in fibromyalgia. Data from these studies may expand effective treatment options for fibromyalgia...

..Despite the frequent occurrence and substantial impact from cancer pain, both patient and provider barriers limit the identification and treatment of pain in cancer patients...

..Milnacipran has been found to be beneficial for treating some troublesome fibromyalgia-associated symptoms, including fatigue and cognitive dysfunction...

..Studies demonstrating an important relationship between serotonin receptors and motion sickness susceptibility in both rodents and humans suggest possible new motion sickness prevention therapies...

..Although the International Headache Society does not currently include the diagnosis of migrainous vertigo, specific criteria have been proposed and utilized in clinical trials...

..This discussion offers practical tips for managing patients with chronic pain and reducing staff burnout. The author also dispels various myths about chronic pain and focuses on the effective management of its comorbidities...

..Headache evaluation should include an investigation for origin of headache and consideration for more aggressive treatment in patients with traumatic headache...

..In addition, gender differences in CDH prevalence in pediatric and adult populations support a hormonal influence. Few studies have evaluated the ability of gynecologic events, such as menses, to influence CDH...

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..The use of triptans during pregnancy is controversial and not broadly recommended. Safe and effective preventive treatments include relaxation, biofeedback, beta-blockers, some antidepressants and gabapentin in early pregnancy...

..When used appropriately and judiciously, opioid medications can be a useful addition to the treatment plan for patients with CNMP. Opioids can provide long-term, safe and cost-effective pain relief...

..This review refines recently proposed diagnostic criteria for migraine-related vestibular symptoms, and develops a pathophysiological model for the interface between migraine and the vestibular system...

..An examination of the unmet needs and priorities for future research addressing this important topic is provided...

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