Reviews in pain

Peripheral generators and the central nervous system have a role in the production of visceral and somatic hypersensivities and hyperalgesias.More generalised symptoms often exist and efferent activity from the CNS may also be responsible f…

Current terminology uses the 2008 European Association of Urology guidelines, but variably used historical terms suggest inflammation or infection that is rarely found.Central sensitisation is important in causing visceral and muscle hypera…

Children undergo acute painful procedures and many also experience chronic pain.Due to their developing systems, infants and children may be at greater risk than adults for protracted pain sensitivity.There is a need to manage acute and chr…

As we come towards the end of IASP's Global Year Against Pain in Women we may wish to take time to think about the differences and similarities between men and women's suffering of pain and to consider the role of sex and gender. Sex is the…