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The Role of the Kynurenine Signaling Pathway in Different Chronic Pain Conditions and Potential Use of Therapeutic Agents by Jovanovic, Filip, Candido, Kenneth D, Knezevic, Nebojsa Nick

“…Tryptophan (TRP) is an essential, aromatic amino acid catabolized by indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO) and tryptophan 2,3-dioxygenase (TDO) enzymes into…”
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An Association of Serotonin with Pain Disorders and Its Modulation by Estrogens by Paredes, Stephania, Cantillo, Santiago, Candido, Kenneth D, Knezevic, Nebojsa Nick

“…Ovarian hormones play an important role in pain perception, and are responsible, at least in part, for the pain threshold differences between the sexes…”
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Herbal Medicine for Pain Management: Efficacy and Drug Interactions by Jahromi, Behdad, Pirvulescu, Iulia, Candido, Kenneth D, Knezevic, Nebojsa Nick

“…Complementary and alternative medicines such as herbal medicines are not currently part of the conventional medical system. As the popularity of and global…”
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The Role of Genetic Polymorphisms in Chronic Pain Patients by Knezevic, Nebojsa Nick, Tverdohleb, Tatiana, Knezevic, Ivana, Candido, Kenneth D

“…It is estimated that the total annual financial cost for pain management in the U.S. exceeds 100 billion dollars. However, when indirect costs are included,…”
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Is Platelet-Rich Plasma a Future Therapy in Pain Management? by Knezevic, Nebojsa Nick, MD, PhD, Candido, Kenneth D., MD, Desai, Ravi, DO, Kaye, Alan David, MD, PhD

“…Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has the potential to regenerate tissues and decrease pain through the effects of bioactive molecules and growth factors present in…”
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Do Corticosteroids Still Have a Place in the Treatment of Chronic Pain? by Knezevic, Nebojsa Nick, Jovanovic, Filip, Voronov, Dimitry, Candido, Kenneth D

“…Corticosteroids have played a standard role in the multimodal pain management in the treatment of chronic spinal pain (cervical and lumbar) and osteoarthritis…”
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Treatment of chronic low back pain - new approaches on the horizon by Knezevic, Nebojsa Nick, Mandalia, Shane, Raasch, Jennifer, Knezevic, Ivana, Candido, Kenneth D

“…Back pain is the second leading cause of disability among American adults and is currently treated either with conservative therapy or interventional pain…”
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Pain and sex hormones: a review of current understanding by Maurer, Adrian J, Lissounov, Alexei, Knezevic, Ivana, Candido, Kenneth D, Knezevic, Nebojsa Nick

“…Multiple epidemiologic studies have demonstrated an increased prevalence for women in several chronic pain disorders. Clinical and experimental investigations…”
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Can Implementation of Genetics and Pharmacogenomics Improve Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain? by Suntsov, Vladislav, Jovanovic, Filip, Knezevic, Emilija, Candido, Kenneth D., Knezevic, Nebojsa Nick

“…Etiology of back pain is multifactorial and not completely understood, and for the majority of people who suffer from chronic low back pain (cLBP), the precise…”
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Celiac Plexus Block in the Management of Chronic Abdominal Pain by Rana, Maunak V., Candido, Kenneth D., Raja, Omar, Knezevic, Nebojsa Nick

“…Chronic abdominal pain is a devastating problem for patients and providers, due to the difficulty of effectively treating the entity. Both benign and malignant…”
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Development of an interventional pain management specific instrument for methodologic quality assessment of nonrandomized studies of interventional techniques by Manchikanti, Laxmaiah, Hirsch, Joshua A, Heavner, James E, Cohen, Steven P, Benyamin, Ramsin M, Sehgal, Nalini, Falco, Frank J E, Vallejo, Ricardo, Onyewu, Obi, Zhu, Jie, Kaye, Alan D, Boswell, Mark V, Helm, 2nd, Standiford, Candido, Kenneth D, Diwan, Sudhir, Simopoulos, Thomas T, Singh, Vijay, Pampati, Vidyasagar, Racz, Gabor B, Raj, P Prithvi

“…The major component of a systematic review is assessment of the methodologic quality and bias of randomized and nonrandomized trials. While there are multiple…”
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Low back pain by Knezevic, Nebojsa Nick, Candido, Kenneth D, Vlaeyen, Johan W S, Van Zundert, Jan, Cohen, Steven P

“…Low back pain covers a spectrum of different types of pain (eg, nociceptive, neuropathic and nociplastic, or non-specific) that frequently overlap. The…”
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The Effect of Once-Daily Gabapentin Extended Release Formulation in Patients With Postamputation Pain by Knezevic, Nebojsa Nick, Aijaz, Tabish, Candido, Kenneth D, Kovaleva, Svetlana, Lissounov, Alexei, Knezevic, Ivana

“…To compare gabapentin extended-release, a gastro-retentive formulation, in relieving postamputation pain among gabapentin-experienced and gabapentin-naïve…”
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Pharmacology of Acetaminophen, Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs, and Steroid Medications: Implications for Anesthesia or Unique Associated Risks by Candido, Kenneth D., MD, Perozo, Oscar J., MD, Knezevic, Nebojsa Nick, MD, PhD

“…Acetaminophen, nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and corticosteroids, historically used in perioperative management, are potent analgesic…”
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Physiologically Difficult Airway in the Patient with Severe Hypotension and Metabolic Acidosis by Candido, Kenneth D., Lukic, Anita, Gluncic, Vicko, Capone, Joseph

“…The expertise to recognize and manage the difficult airway is essential in anesthesiology. Conventionally, this refers to anatomical concerns causing…”
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An Analysis of New Approaches and Drug Formulations for Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain by Bhangare, Karishma Patel, MD, Kaye, Alan David, MD, PhD, Knezevic, Nebojsa Nick, MD, PhD, Candido, Kenneth D., MD, Urman, Richard D., MD, MBA

“…The prevalence of chronic low back pain (CLBP) is increasing. Treatment is effective in less than 50% of patients after 1 year. This review investigates new…”
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Do Regenerative Medicine Therapies Provide Long-Term Relief in Chronic Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review and Metaanalysis by Sanapati, Jaya, Manchikanti, Laxmaiah, Atluri, Sairam, Jordan, Sheldon, Albers, Sheri L, Pappolla, Miguel A, Kaye, Alan D, Candido, Kenneth D, Pampati, Vidyasagar, Hirsch, Joshua A

“…Several cell-based therapies have been proposed in recent years the management of low back pain, including the injection of medicinal signaling cells or…”
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Should spinal cord stimulation be abandoned in smoking patients with chronic pain? by Knezevic, Nebojsa Nick, Candido, Kenneth D

“…Correspondence to Professor Nebojsa Nick Knezevic, MD, PhD, Department of Anesthesiology, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60657, USA;…”
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Perineural dexamethasone added to local anesthesia for brachial plexus block improves pain but delays block onset and motor blockade recovery by Knezevic, Nebojsa Nick, Anantamongkol, Utchariya, Candido, Kenneth D

“…Multiple studies have shown that perineural dexamethasone improves postoperative analgesia. However, some studies have shown minimal benefit, and have raised…”
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New Cancer Pain Treatment Options by Candido, Kenneth D., Kusper, Teresa M., Knezevic, Nebojsa Nick

“…Purpose of Review Cancer pain is often incapacitating and discouraging to patients; is demoralizing to family members and care takers; and is taxing and…”
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