Martin Schmelz

ObjectiveWe aim to investigate the correlation between ongoing pain levels and pain threshold measured by algometry after bariatric surgery.MethodsA retrospective analysis was conducted on data from 150 patients who underwent bariatric surg…

Novel painkillers are urgently needed. The activation of opioid receptors in peripheral inflamed tissue can reduce pain without central adverse effects such as sedation, apnoea, or addiction. Here, we use an unprecedented strategy and repor…