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Acute Pain
Wiffen PJ, Rees J. Cochrane Database. 2007,2. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>
Al Hajeri AA, Fedorowicz Z, Omran A, et al. Cochrane Database. 2007,2. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Colchicine for acute gout Schlesinger N, Schumacher R, Catton M, et al. Cochrane Database. 2006,4. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Music for pain relief Cepeda MS, Carr DB, Lau J, et al. Cochrane Database. 2006,4. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Topical analgesia for acute otitis media Foxlee R, Johansson A, Wejfalk J, et al. Cochrane Database 2006,3. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> The symptom of pain with heart failure: a systematic review Godfrey C, Harrison MB, Medves J, et al. J Card Fail. 2006(May);12(4):307-313. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference... Approach to undifferentiated chest pain in the emergency department: a review of recent medical literature and published practice guidelines Ringstrom E, Freedman J. Mt Sinai J Med. 2006(Mar);73(2):499-505. Accessed May 28, 2008. See PDF text...> Topical NSAIDs for acute pain: a meta-analysis Mason L, Moore RA, Edwards JE, et al. BMC Fam Pract. 2004(May);5(10). Accessed May 28, 2008. See text...> < Back to Top >
Cancer Pain
Tassinari D, Sartori S, Tamburini E, et al. J Palliat Med. 2008(Apr);11(3):492-501. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>
Nicholson AB. Cochrane Database. 2007,4. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>
Wiffen PJ, McQuay HJ. Cochrane Database. 2007,4. Accessed May 28, 2008. Biphosphonates for advanced prostate cancer Yuen KK, Shelley M, Sze WM, et al. Cochrane Database. 2006,4. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>
Martinez MJ, Roqué i Figuls M, Alonso Coello P, et al. Cochrane Database. 2006,3. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Controlled clinical trials in cancer pain. How controlled should they be? A qualitative systematic review Bell RF, Wisloff T, Eccleston C, et al. Br J Cancer. 2006(Jun);94(11):1559-1567. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Opioids for the management of breakthrough (episodic) pain in cancer patients Zeppetella G, Ribeiro MDC. Cochrane Database. 2006,1. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Comparative efficacy of epidural, subarachnoid and intracerebroventricular opioids in patients with pain due to cancer Ballantyne JC, Carwood CM. Cochrane Database. 2005;2. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> NSAIDS or paracetamol, alone or combined with opioids, for cancer pain McNicol E, Strassels SA, Goudas L, et al. Cochrane Database. 2005,2. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Radioisotopes for metastatic bone pain Roqué i Figuls M, Martinez MJ, Alonso-Coello Pl. Cochrane Database. 2003;4. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> < Back to Top >
Cardiac & Chest Pain
Duan X, Zhou L, Wu T, et al. Cochrane Database. 2008,1. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>
Wu T, Harrison RA, Chen X, et al. Cochrane Database. 2006,4. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>
Kisely S, Campbell LA, Skerritt P. Cochrane Database. 2005,1. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> < Back to Top >
Chronic & Intractable Pain
Scascighini L, Toma V, Dober-Spielmann S, et al. Rheumatology. 2008(May);47(5):670-678. Accessed June 30, 2008. See reference...>
Noble M, Tregear SJ, Treadwell JR, et al. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2008(Feb);35(2):214-228. Accessed May 29, 2008. See reference...> Management of chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome: an evidence-based approach Dimitrakov JD, Kaplan SA, Kroenke K, et al. Urology. 2006(May);67(5):881-888. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Pain management for sickle cell disease Dunlop RJ, Bennett KC. Cochrane Database. 2006, 2. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Local anesthetic sympathetic blockade for complex regional pain syndrome Cepeda MS, Carr DB, Lau J. Cochrane Database. 2005;4. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Spinal cord stimulation for chronic pain Mailis-Gagnon A, Furlan AD, Sandoval JA, et al. Cochrane Database. 2004,3. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> < Back to Top >
Geriatric Pain
Morone NE, Greco CM. Pain Medicine. 2007(May-Jun);8(4):359-375. Accessed May 29, 2008. See reference...> < Back to Top >
Gynecological or Obstetrical Pain
Ee CC, Manheimer E, Pirotta MV, et al. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2008(Mar);198(3):254-259. Accessed May 29, 2008. See reference...> Complementary and alternative therapies for pain management in labour Smith CA, Collins CT, Cyna AM, et al. Cochrane Database. 2006,4. Accessed May 27, 2008. See reference...> Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for heavy bleeding or pain associated with intrauterine-device use Grimes DA, Hubacher D, Lopez LM, et al. Cochrane Database. 2006,4. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference..> Guidelines for the management of pelvic pain associated with endometriosis: a systematic appraisal of their quality Appleyard TL, Mann CH, Khan KS. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 2006(Jul);113(7):749-757. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Spinal manipulation for primary and secondary dysmenorrhoea Proctor ML, Hing W, Johnson TC, et al. Cochrane Database. 2006,3. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for pain in women with endometriosis Allen C, Hopewell S, Prentice A. Cochrane Database. 2005,4. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Musculoskeletal causes of chronic pelvic pain: a systematic review of existing therapies: Part II Tu FF, As-Sanie S, Steege JF. Obstet Gynecol Surv. 2005(Jul);60(7):474-483. Accessed May 28, 2008. Interventions for treating chronic pelvic pain in women Stones W, Cheong YC, Howard FM. Cochrane Database. 2005,2. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>
Hedayati H, Parsons J, Crowther CA. Cochrane Database. 2005,2. Accessed May 27, 2008. See reference...> Musculoskeletal causes of chronic pelvic pain: a systematic review of diagnosis: Part I Tu FF, Sawsan AS , Steege JF. Obstet Gynecol Surv. 2005(Jun);60(6):379-385. Accessed May 28, 2008. < Back to Top >
Headache Mulleners WM, Chronicle EP. Cephalalgia. 2008(Jun);28(6):585-597. Accessed May 29, 2008. See reference...> Pringsheim T, Davenport WJ, Dodick D. Neurology. 2008(Apr);70(17):1555-1563. Accessed May 29, 2008. See reference...> A review of evidence-based medicine and meta-analytic reviews in migraine Tfelt-Hansen P. Cephalalgia. 2006(Nov);26(11):1265-1274. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> The influence of estrogen on migraine: a systematic review Brandes JL. JAMA. 2006(Apr);295(15):1824-1830. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> An otolaryngology, neurology, allergy, and primary care consensus on diagnosis and treatment of sinus headache Levine HL, Setzen M, Cady RK, et al. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2006(Mar);134(3):516-523. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Addendum to assessment: Prevention of post-lumbar puncture headaches. Report of the Therapeutics and Technology Assessment Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology Armon C, Evans RW. 2005(Aug);65(4):510-512. Accessed May 28, 2008. See text PDF...> Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs) for preventing migraine and tension-type headaches Moja PL , Cusi C, Sterzi RR, et al. Cochrane Database. 2005,3. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Non-invasive physical treatments for chronic/recurrent headache Bronfort G, Nilsson N, Haas M, et al. Cochrane Database. 2004,3. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Inpatient treatment of headache: an evidence-based assessment Freitag FG, Lake A 3rd, Lipton R, et al. Headache. 2004(Apr);44(4):342-360. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference & summary...> Oral sumatriptan for acute migraine McCrory DC , Gray RN. Cochrane Database. 2003,3. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Assessment: prevention of post-lumbar puncture headaches. Report of the Therapeutics and Technology Assessment Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology Evans RW, Armon C, Frohman EM, et al. Neurology. 2000(Oct);55(7):909-914. Accessed May 28, 2008. See text PDF...> < Back to Top >
Musculoskeletal Pain (including Arthritis and Fibromyalgia)
Fullen BM, Baxter GD, O’Donovan BG, et al. Pain. 2008(Jun);136(3):388-396. Accessed May 29, 2008. See reference...>
Busch AJ, Schachter CL, Overend TJ, et al. J Rheumatology. 2008(Jun);35(6):1130-1144. Accessed June 30, 2008. See reference...>
De Backer TLM, Vander Stichele R, Lehert P, et al. Cochrane Database. 2008, 2. Accessed June 30, 2008. See reference...>
Novak S, Nemeth WC. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2008(Mar);89(3):543-552. Accessed May 29, 2008. See reference...>
Urquhart DM, Hoving JL, Assendelft WW, et al. Cochrane Database. 2008,1. Accessed May 29, 2008. See reference...>
Dagenais S, Yelland MJ , Del Mar C, et al. Cochrane Database. 2007,2. Accessed May 27, 2008. See reference...>
Clarke JA, van Tulder MW, Blomberg SEI, et al. Cochrane Database. 2007,2. Accessed May 27, 2008. See reference...> Systematic review: opioid treatment for chronic back pain: prevalence, efficacy, and association with addiction Martell BA, O’Connor PG, Kerns RD, et al. Ann Intern Med. 2007(Jan);146(2):116-127. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Fear avoidance and prognosis in back pain: a systematic review and synthesis of current evidence Pincus T, Vogel S, Burton AK, et al. Arthritis Rheum. 2006(Dec);54(12):3999-4010. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> The comparative efficacy and safety of biologics for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic review and metaanalysis Gartlehner G, Hansen RA, Jonas BL, et al. J Rheumatology. 2006(Dec);33(12):2398-2408. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> A systematic review of the effectiveness of adalimumab, etanercept and infliximab for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis in adults and an economic evaluation of their cost-effectiveness Chen YF, Jobanputra P, Barton P, et al. Health Technol Assess. 2006(Nov);10(42):1-248. (Note: costs are represented in British pounds.) Accessed May 28, 2008. See web link to order full-text...> Effectiveness of interventions for the treatment of acute and prevention of recurrent gout—a systematic review Sutaria S, Katbamna R, Underwood M. Rheumatology. 2006(Nov);45(11):1422-1431. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Oral steroids for adhesive capsulitis Buchbinder R, Green S, Youd JM, et al. Cochrane Database. 2006,4. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Inconsistent grading of evidence across countries: a review of low back pain guidelines Murphy AY, van Teijlingen ER, Gobbi MO. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2006(Sep);29(7):576-581. Accessed May 27, 2008. See text PDF...> Interventions for the prevention and management of neck/upper extremity musculoskeletal conditions: A systematic review Boocock MG, McNair PJ, Larmer PJ, et al. Occup Environ Med. 2006(Sep);45(11):1422-1431. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Osteoarthritis of the knee and hip and activity: a systematic international review and synthesis (OASIS) Vignon E, Valat JP, Rossignol M, et al. Joint Bone Spine. 2006(Jul);73(4):442-455. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> A critical review of guidelines for low back pain treatment Arnau JM, Vallano A, Lopez A, et al. European Spine J. 2006(May);15(5):543-553. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Herbal medicine for low back pain Gagnier JJ, van Tulder M, Berman B, et al. Cochrane Database. 2006,2. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Intraarticular corticosteroid for treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee Bellamy N, Campbell J, Robinson V, et al. Cochrane Database. 2006, 2. Accessed May 27, 2008. See reference...> Viscosupplementation for the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee Bellamy N, Campbell J, Robinson V, et al. Cochrane Database. 2006,2. Accessed May 27, 2008. See reference...> Outcome of non-invasive treatment modalities on back pain: an evidence-based review Van Tulder MW, Koes B, Malmivaara A. European Spine J. 2006(Jan);15(Suppl. 1):S64-S81. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Superficial heat or cold for low back pain French SD, Cameron M, Walker BF, et al. Cochrane Database. 2006,1. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Shock wave therapy for lateral elbow pain Buchbinder R, Green SE, Youd JM, et al. Cochrane Database. 2005;4. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Exercise therapy for treatment of non-specific low back pain Hayden JA, van Tulder MW, Malmivaara A, et al. Cochrane Database. 2005,3. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Exercises for mechanical neck disorders Kay TM, Gross A, Goldsmith C, et al. Cochrane Database. 2005;3. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for chronic low-back pain Khadilkar A, Milne S, Brosseau L, et al. Cochrane Database. 2005,3. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Systematic review of the literature of low-level laser therapy (LLT) in the management of neck pain Chow RT, Barnsley L. Lasers Surg Med. 2005(Jul);37(1):46-52. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Acupuncture for shoulder pain Green S, Buchbinder R, Hetrick S. Cochrane Database. 2005;2. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Acupuncture and dry-needling for low back pain Furlan AD, van Tulder MW, Cherkin DC , et al. Cochrane Database. 2005,1. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Management of fibromyalgia syndrome Goldenberg DL, Burckhardt C, Crofford L. JAMA. 2004(Nov);292(19):2388-2395. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Bed rest for acute low-back pain and sciatica Hagen KB, Hilde G, Jamtvedt G, et al. Cochrane Database. 2004,4. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Comparative efficacy and safety of skeletal muscle relaxants for spasticity and musculoskeletal conditions: a systematic review Chou R, Peterson K, Helfand M. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2004(Aug);28(2):140-175. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Spinal manipulative therapy for low-back pain Assendelft WJJ, Morton SC, Yu Emily I, et al. Cochrane Database. 2004,1. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Acute low back pain: systematic review of its prognosis Pengel LHM, Herbert RD, Maher CG, et al. BMJ. 2003(Aug);327(323):1-5. Accessed May 28, 2008. See text...> Multidisciplinary biopsychosocial rehabilitation for neck and shoulder pain among working age adults Karjalainen K, Malmivaara A, van Tulder M, et al. Cochrane Database. 2003,2. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Multidisciplinary biopsychosocial rehabilitation for subacute low-back pain among working age adults Karjalainen K, Malmivaara A, van Tulder M, et al. Cochrane Database. 2003,2. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Physiotherapy interventions for shoulder pain Green S, Buchbinder R, Hetrick S. Cochrane Database. 2003;2. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Corticosteroid injections for shoulder pain Buchbinder R, Green S, Youd JM. Cochrane Database. 2003,1. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Radiofrequency denervation for neck and back pain Niemisto L, Kalso E, Malmivaara A, et al. Cochrane Database. 2003,1. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Massage for low-back pain Furlan AD, Brosseau L, Imamura M, et al. Cochrane Database. 2002,2. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> < Back to Top >
Neuropathic Pain
He L, Zhang D, Zhou M, et al. Cochrane Database. 2008,1. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>
Saarto T, Wiffen PJ. Cochrane Database. 2007,4. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>
Wong MC, Chung JW, Wong TK. BMJ. 2007(Jul);335(7610);Online First, 10 pages. Accessed May 29, 2008. See reference...>
Khaliq W, Alam S, Puri N. Cochrane Database. 2007,2. Accessed May 27, 2008. See reference...>
Bryce TN, Budh CN, Cardenas DD, et al. J Spinal Cord Med. 2007;30(5):421-440. Accessed May 29, 2008. See text PDF...>
He L, Wu B, Zhou M, et al. Cochrane Database. 2006,3. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Opioids for neuropathic pain Eisenberg E, McNicol E, Carr DB. Cochrane Database. 2006,3. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Tramadol for neuropathic pain Hollingshead J, Dühmke RM, Cornblath DR. Cochrane Database. 2006,3. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Practice advisory: utility of surgical decompression for treatment of diabetic neuropathy. Report of the Therapeutics and Technology Assessment Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology Chaudhry V, Stevens JC, Kincaid J, et al. Neurology. 2006(Jun);66(12):1805-1808. Accessed May 28, 2008. See text PDF...> Systemic administration of local anesthetic agents to relieve neuropathic pain Challapalli V, Tremont-Lukats IW, McNicol ED, et al. Cochrane Database. 2005,4. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Drug therapy for chronic idiopathic axonal polyneuropathy Vrancken AFJE, van Schaik IN, Hughes RAC, et al. Cochrane Database. 2004,2. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> < Back to Top >
Non-Opioid & Complementary Therapies ...also see Non-Opioid Therapies tab section
Oldfield V, Felson DT. Curr Opin Rheumatol. 2008(May);20(3):353-359. Accessed May 29, 2008. See reference...>
Webb AN, Kukuruzovic RH, Catto-Smith AG, et al. Cochrane Database. 2007,4. Accessed May 29, 2008. See reference...>
Bardia A, Barton DL, Prokop LJ, et al. J Clin Oncol. 2006(Dec);24(34):5457-5464. Accessed May 29, 2008. See reference...> Acupuncture for neck disorders Trinh KV, Graham N, Gross AR, et al. Cochrane Database. 2006,3. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Spinal cord stimulation for complex regional pain syndrome: a systematic review of the clinical and cost-effectiveness literature and assessment of prognostic factors Taylor RS, Van Buyten JP, Buchser E. Eur J Pain. 2006(Feb);10(2):91-101. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Trunk-strengthening exercises for chronic low back pain: a systematic review Slade SC, Ther MM, Keating JL. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2006(Feb);29(2):163-173. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Anticonvulsant drugs for acute and chronic pain Wiffen P, Collins S, McQuay H, et al. Cochrane Database. 2005;3. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Carbamazepine for acute and chronic pain Wiffen PJ, McQuay HJ, Moore RA. Cochrane Database. 2005,3. Accessed May 27, 2008. See reference...> Gabapentin for acute and chronic pain Wiffen PJ, McQuay HJ, Edwards JE, et al. Cochrane Database. 2005,3. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Psychological interventions for symptomatic management of non-specific chest pain in patients with normal coronary anatomy Kisely S, Campbell LA , Skerritt P. Cochrane Database. 2005,1. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Non-invasive physical treatments for chronic/recurrent headache Bronfort G, Nilsson N, Haas M, et al. Cochrane Database. 2004;3. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>
Han A, Judd MG, Robinson VA, et al. Cochrane Database. 2004,3. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Stabilisation splint therapy for temporomandibular pain dysfunction syndrome Al-Ani MZ, Davies SJ, Gray RJM, et al. Cochrane Database. 2004,1. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Topical agents or dressings for pain in venous leg ulcers Briggs M, Nelson EA. Cochrane Database. 2003,1. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Psychological therapies for sickle cell disease and pain Anie KA, Green J. Cochrane Database. 2002,2. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> < Back to Top >
Opioid Therapy & Safety ...also see Opioid Rx tab section
Becker G, Galandi D, Blum HE. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2007(Nov);34(5):547-565. Accessed May 29, 2008. See reference...>
Nicholson AB. Cochrane Database. 2007,4. Accessed May 27, 2008. See reference...>
Wiffen PJ, McQuay HJ. Cochrane Database. 2007,4. Accessed May 27, 2008. See reference...> Systematic review: opioid treatment for chronic back pain: prevalence, efficacy, and association with addiction Martell BA, O’Connor PG, Kerns RD, et al. Ann Intern Med. 2007(Jan);146(2):116-127. Accessed May 28, 2008. See text PDF...> Patient controlled opioid analgesia versus conventional opioid analgesia for postoperative pain Hudcova J, McNicol E, Quah C, et al. Cochrane Database. 2006,4. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Epidural pain relief versus systemic opioid-based pain relief for abdominal aortic surgery Nishimori M, Ballantyne JC, Low JHS. Cochrane Database. 2006,3. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Opioids for neuropathic pain Eisenberg E, McNicol E, Carr DB. Cochrane Database. 2006,3. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Opioid switching: a systematic and critical review Mercadante S, Bruera E. Cancer Treat Rev. 2006(Jun);32(4):304-315. Accessed May 28, 2008. Opioid-induced hyperalgesia – a qualitative systematic review Angst MS, Clark JD. Anesthesiology. 2006(Mar);104(3):570-587. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Opioids for the management of breakthrough (episodic) pain in cancer patients Zeppetella G, Ribeiro MDC. Cochrane Database. 2006,1. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Patient controlled intravenous opioid analgesia versus continuous epidural analgesia for pain after intra-abdominal surgery Werawatganon T, Charuluxanun S. Cochrane Database. 2005,1. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Opioid switching to improve pain relief and drug tolerability Quigley C. Cochrane Database. 2004,3. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> < Back to Top >
Pain In Palliative Care
Lorenz KA, Lynn J, Dy SM, et al. Ann Intern Med. 2008(Jan);148(2):147-159. Accessed May 29, 2008. See reference...>
Miles CL, Fellowes D, Goodman ML, et al. Cochrane Database. 2006,4. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Palliation of metastatic bone pain Sze WM, Shelley M, Held I, et al. Cochrane Database. 2002,1. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> < Back to Top >
Pediatric Pain
Bailey B, McManus BC. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2008(May);24(5):321-330. Accessed May 29, 2008. See reference...>
Uman LS, Chambers CT, McGrath PJ, et al. J Pediatr Psychol. 2008(Apr); Early online publication prior to print. Accessed June 30, 2008. See reference...>
Klassen JA, Liang Y, Tjosvold L, et al. Ambul Pediatr. 2008(Mar-Apr);8(2)117-128. Accessed May 29, 2008. See reference...>
Stinson J, Yamada J, Dickson A, et al. Pain Res Manag. 2008(Jan-Feb);13(1):51-57. Accessed May 29, 2008. See reference...>
Huertas-Ceballos A, Logan S, Bennett C, et al. Cochrane Database. 2008,1. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>
Huertas-Ceballos A, Logan S, Bennett C, et al. Cochrane Database. 2008,1. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>
Duedahl TH, Hansen EH. Paediatr Anaesth. 2007(Aug);17(8):756-774. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Repeated supratherapeutic doses of paracetamol in children – a literature review and suggested clinical approach Kozer E, Greenberg R, Zimmerman DR, et al. Acta Paediatr. 2006(Oct);95(10):1165-1171. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>
Uman LS, Chambers CT , McGrath PJ, et al. Cochrane Database. 2006,4. Accessed May 28, 2008.
Lassetter JH. J Holist Nurs. 2006(Sep);24(3):196-208. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Breastfeeding or breast milk for procedural pain in neonates Shah PS, Aliwalas LL, Shah V. Cochrane Database. 2006,3. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Conservative treatments of children with episodic tension-type headache. A systematic review Verhagen AP, Damen L, Berger MY, et al. J Neurol. 2005(Oct);252(10):1147-1154. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Symptomatic treatment of migraine in children: a systematic review of medication trials Damen L, Bruijn JK, Verhagen AP, et al. Pediatrics. 2005(Aug);116(2):e295-302. Accessed May 28, 2008. See text PDF...> Chronic abdominal pain in children American Academy of Pediatrics. Pediatrics. 2005(Mar);115(3):e370-e381. Accessed May 28, 2008. See text PDF...> Pain relief for neonatal circumcision Brady-Fryer B, Wiebe N, Lander JA. Cochrane Database. 2004,3. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Caudal epidural block versus other methods of postoperative pain relief for circumcision in boys Cyna AM, Jha S, Parsons JE. Cochrane Database. 2003,2. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Psychological therapies for the management of chronic and recurrent pain in children and adolescents Eccleston C, Yorke L, Morley S, et al. Cochrane Database. 2003,1. Accessed May 28, 2008. < Back to Top >
Perioperative Pain
Roy YM, Derry S, Moore RA. Cochrane Database. 2007,4. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>
Ho KY, Gan TJ, Habib AS. Pain. 2006(Dec);126(1-3):91-101. Accessed May 29, 2008. See reference...> Patient controlled opioid analgesia versus conventional opioid analgesia for postoperative pain Hudcova J, McNicol E, Quah C, et al. Cochrane Database. 2006,4. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> EMLA and Amethocaine for reduction of children’s pain associated with needle insertion Lander JA, Weltman BJ, So SS. Cochrane Database. 2006,3. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Epidural pain relief versus systemic opioid-based pain relief for abdominal aortic surgery Nishimori M, Ballantyne JC, Low JHS. Cochrane Database. 2006,3. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> The role of COX-2 inhibitors in the perioperative setting: efficacy and safety—a systematic review Zemmel MH. AANA Journal. 2006(Feb);74(1):49-60. Accessed May 28, 2008. See text PDF...> A qualitative systematic review of peri-operative dextromethorphan in post-operative pain Duedahl TH, Romsing J, Moiniche S, et al. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand. 2006(Jan);50(1):1-13. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Perioperative ketamine for acute postoperative pain Bell RF, Dahl JB, Moore RA et al. Cochrane Database. 2006;1. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Patient controlled intravenous opioid analgesia versus continuous epidural analgesia for pain after intra-abdominal surgery Werawatganon T, Charuluxanun S. Cochrane Database. 2005,1. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Single dose oral indometacin for the treatment of acute postoperative pain Mason L, Edwards J, Moore RA, et al. Cochrane Database. 2004,4. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Single dose oral naproxen and naproxen sodium for acute postoperative pain Mason L, Edwards JE, Moore RA, et al. Cochrane Database. 2004,4. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>
Barden J, Edwards J, Moore RA, et al. Cochrane Database. 2004,2. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Single dose oral paracetamol (acetaminophen) for postoperative pain Barden J, Edwards J, Moore A, et al. Cochrane Database. 2004;1. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> Epidural analgesia for pain relief following hip or knee replacement Choi PT, Bhandari M, Scott J, et al. Cochrane Database. 2003,3. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...> < Back to Top >
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The following Systematic Reviews are organized in logical clinical categories, beginning with the most recently published, updated, or reviewed paper in each category. Links are provided to the complete reference (and abstract in some cases), or the full-text of the review when available.
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