Biomedicines,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(9), P. 2476 - 2476
Published: Sept. 7, 2023
Astrocytes,
the
most
abundant
cells
in
brain,
are
integral
to
sleep
regulation.
In
context
of
a
healthy
neural
environment,
these
glial
exert
profound
influence
on
sleep-wake
cycle,
modulating
both
rapid
eye
movement
(REM)
and
non-REM
phases.
However,
emerging
literature
underscores
perturbations
astrocytic
function
as
potential
etiological
factors
disorders,
either
protopathy
or
comorbidity.
As
known,
disorders
significantly
increase
risk
neurodegenerative,
cardiovascular,
metabolic,
psychiatric
diseases.
Meanwhile,
commonly
screened
comorbidities
various
neurodegenerative
diseases,
epilepsy,
others.
Building
existing
research
that
examines
role
astrocytes
this
review
aims
elucidate
mechanisms
by
which
regulation
contribute
varied
settings
brain
The
emphasizes
significance
astrocyte-mediated
their
associated
comorbidities,
highlighting
need
for
further
research.
Pain,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 20, 2025
Abstract
Sleep
disturbance
is
a
prevalent
condition
in
individuals
with
chronic
low
back
pain
(CLBP).
Despite
strong
association
between
the
2
conditions,
potential
mechanisms
underlying
role
of
sleep
CLBP
remain
unclear.
This
case–control
study
aimed
to
examine
perception
among
females
or
without
nonspecific
and
comorbid
insomnia.
One
hundred
were
recruited
(mean
age:
34.3
±
11.4
years),
25
concomitant
insomnia
(CLBP+I),
(CLBP+),
(Insomnia+),
healthy
controls.
All
participants
completed
self-report
questionnaires
quantitative
sensory
testing
(QST).
Our
found
that
CLBP+I
exhibited
lower
mechanical
pressure
thresholds
(PPT)
both
painful
nonpainful
areas
impaired
conditioned
modulation
(CPM)
as
compared
Similar
findings
PPT
at
CPM
when
CLBP+.
However,
no
significant
differences
noted
thermal
temporal
summation
across
4
groups.
Furthermore,
Insomnia+
displayed
higher
levels
functional
disability,
maladaptive
beliefs,
negative
mood
than
CLBP+
There
increases
sensitivity
stimuli,
decreases
descending
inhibitory
effects,
psychological
status
These
underscore
importance
incorporating
assessments
routine
practice
treating
cases.
Future
studies
are
warranted
validate
our
males,
establish
diagnostic
prognostic
value
QST,
probe
neurophysiological
conditions.
Frontiers in Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: June 1, 2023
Chronic
pain
(CP)
is
a
prevalent
problem,
and
more
than
half
of
patients
with
CP
have
sleep
disorders.
comorbidity
disorders
imposes
immense
suffering
seriously
affects
the
patient’s
quality
life,
which
challenging
issue
encountered
by
clinicians.
Although
reciprocal
interactions
between
been
studied
to
some
degree,
there
still
lack
awareness
comprehensive
description
In
this
narrative
review
article,
we
summarize
current
knowledge
about
present
estimates
prevalence
comorbid
in
patients,
detection
methods,
characterization
CP,
effect
on
therapies.
We
also
neurochemical
mechanisms
conclusion,
insufficient
attention
has
paid
role
should
be
screened
for
clinic.
Special
given
possible
risk
drug–drug
interaction
when
using
two
types
drugs
targeting
simultaneously.
The
insight
into
neurobiological
underlying
rather
limited.
Pain,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
165(11), P. 2455 - 2467
Published: May 28, 2024
Abstract
Chronic
musculoskeletal
pain
and
sleep
problems/disorders
exhibit
a
recognized
bidirectional
relationship;
yet,
systematic
investigations
of
this
claim,
particularly
in
prospective
context,
are
lacking.
This
review
with
meta-analysis
aimed
to
synthesize
the
literature
on
associations
between
chronic
pain.
A
comprehensive
search
across
6
databases
identified
longitudinal
cohort
studies
adults
examining
relationship
Random-effects
meta-analyses,
using
Hartung–Knapp
adjustment
for
95%
confidence
intervals
(CIs),
were
conducted,
all
results
presented
as
odds
ratios
(ORs).
Certainty
evidence
was
evaluated
Grading
Recommendations,
Assessment,
Development,
Evaluations
approach.
Including
16
articles
from
11
study
populations
(116,746
participants),
meta-analyses
indicated
that
problems
at
baseline
may
heighten
risk
both
short
term
(OR
1.64,
CI
1.01-2.65)
long
1.39,
1.21-1.59).
The
different
problem
categories
very
uncertain.
increase
short-term
1.56,
1.02-2.38),
but
long-term
impact
only
local
or
widespread
uncertain,
whereas
elevate
2.0,
1.81-2.21).
In
conclusion,
suggests
associated
an
increased
pain,
nature
requires
further
investigation.
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: June 19, 2023
Musculoskeletal
disorders
(MSKDs)
present
a
significant
burden
to
health
care
systems
worldwide.
Evidence
suggests
that
university
students
may
have
unique
risk
factors
for
developing
MSKDs;
however,
research
on
the
corresponding
prevalence
and
of
MSKDs
in
Canadian
is
limited.Using
multi-year
cross-sectional
survey,
we
aimed
understand
at
McMaster
University.
A
survey
MSKD
as
well
potential
was
conducted
online
years
2018-2022.
Our
outcomes
were
over
last
7
days
12
months,
presence
lower
body,
upper
spine
MSKDs.
We
investigated
using
negative
binomial
regression
analysis,
including
sex-stratified
analysis.There
total
289
respondents
2018
with
decrease
number
participants
subsequent
(n2019
=
173,
n2020
131,
n2021
76).
Participants
reported
median
2-3
pain
sites
year
1-2
week
all
four
years.
The
most
prevalent
sources
self-reported
back
neck.
Depending
outcome
studied,
59-67%
neck/lower
year,
43-49%
it
week.
Although
different
depending
sex,
overall,
poorer
mental
health,
being
studies,
regular
sports
participation
(males
only),
older
age,
less
hours
sleep
significantly
associated
higher
MSKDs.This
study
identified
are
source
students.
While
some
factors,
such
known
play
role
MSKDs,
activity
academic
pressure
also
there
be
differences
between
sexes.
European Journal of Pain,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
27(9), P. 1107 - 1125
Published: Feb. 28, 2023
Abstract
Background
Pain
after
a
SARS‐CoV‐2
acute
infection
(post‐COVID
pain)
is
becoming
new
healthcare
emergency
but
remains
underestimated
and
most
likely
undertreated
due
to
lack
of
recognition
the
phenomenon
knowledge
underlying
pain
mechanisms.
Evidence
supporting
any
particular
treatment
approach
for
management
post‐COVID
lacking.
Large
variability
in
patient
response
standard
treatments
clinically
observed,
which
has
led
calls
personalized,
tailored
treating
patients
with
chronic
(i.e.
‘precision
medicine’).
Applying
global
concerted
action
towards
precision
medicine
could
help
guide
clinical
decision‐making
aid
more
effective
treatments.
Methods
The
current
position
paper
discusses
factors
be
considered
by
clinicians
managing
ranging
from
identification
phenotype
genetic
consideration.
Results
ability
into
nociceptive,
neuropathic,
nociplastic
or
mixed
type
suggested
as
first
step
better
planification
programme.
Further,
consideration
other
factors,
such
gender,
comorbidities,
received
at
phase
onset‐associated
COVID‐19
symptoms,
during
hospitalization
presence
emotional
disturbances
should
implemented
Conclusions
Accordingly,
considering
these
include
multimodal
pharmacological
non‐pharmacological
modalities
targeting
emotional/cognitive
aspects
psychological
and/or
coping
strategies),
central
sensitization‐associated
mechanisms
neuroscience
education),
exercise
programmes
well
lifestyle
interventions
(e.g.
nutritional
support
sleep
management).
Significance
This
presents
an
evidence‐based
reasoning
pain.
Journal of Pain Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 17, P. 1785 - 1792
Published: May 1, 2024
Abstract:
Sleep
is
crucial
for
human
health,
insufficient
sleep
or
poor
quality
may
negatively
affect
function
and
lead
to
a
state
of
deprivation.
deprivation
can
result
in
various
health
problems,
including
chronic
pain.
The
intricate
relationship
between
pain
complex
intertwined,
with
daytime
affecting
increasing
intensity.
article
first
describes
the
influence
on
onset
development
pain,
then
explores
impact
intensity
nighttime
subsequent
thresholds.
However,
primary
emphasis
placed
pivotal
role
oxidative
stress
this
bidirectional
relationship.
Although
exact
mechanisms
underlying
are
unclear,
review
focuses
stress.
Numerous
studies
have
demonstrated
that
it
varying
degrees
increased
sensitivity,
while
leads
further
exacerbates
Further
research
mechanism
deprivation-induced
sensitization
seems
reasonable.
This
comprehensively
reviews
current
interrelationship
deprivation,
Keywords:
stress,
antioxidants
Nature and Science of Sleep,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 15, P. 579 - 591
Published: July 1, 2023
Pain
disrupts
sleep,
and
sleep
deprivation
or
interference
can
alter
pain
perception
in
animals
humans,
for
example
by
increasing
sensitivity
to
pain.
However,
the
mechanism
which
affects
neuropathic
remains
unclear.
In
this
review,
we
discuss
available
evidence
from
epidemiologic,
clinical,
human,
as
well
laboratory
studies.
previous
studies,
have
found
that
various
injurious
systems,
including
opioids,
dopaminergic,
immune,
orexins,
hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal
axis,
adenosine.
At
same
time,
these
systems
play
a
crucial
role
regulation.
complex
interactions
between
neurobiological
there
may
be
potential
regulatory
pathways
through
amplifies
Because
of
impact
problems
on
patients'
quality
life,
studying
link
is
important
prevention
public
health.
Sleep Medicine Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
71, P. 101835 - 101835
Published: Aug. 8, 2023
Females
have
increased
pain
sensitivity
and
are
more
vulnerable
to
chronic
conditions.
Sleep
disturbances
comorbid
with
exacerbate
symptoms.
Different
types
of
sleep
disturbance
affect
perception
distinctly,
but
it
is
not
clear
if
these
effects
equal
in
men
women.
This
systematic
review
investigated
potential
differences
how
affects
males
females.
We
searched
EBSCO,
MEDLINE,
Psych
INFO,
Science
Direct,
Web
from
January
2001
November
2022
found
38
studies
978
participants.
Separate
random-effects
models
were
used
estimate
the
pooled
effect
sizes
based
on
standardized
mean
(SMDs)
experimental
paradigms
various
outcomes.
Sex
moderated
facilitation
(SMD
=
0.13;
95%CI:
0.004
0.022;
p=.009)
inhibition
0.033;
0.011
0.054;
p=.005),
decreased
females,
opposite
males.
Further,
age
total
deprivation
-0.194;
95%CI
-0.328
-0.060;
p=.008)
fragmented
-0.110;
0.148
-0.072;
p<.001)
threshold.
While
moderating
sex
sleep-pain
relationship
was
small,
factors
need
be
considered
future
research.
Pain Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(5), P. 319 - 326
Published: Jan. 22, 2024
Abstract
Objective
Few
studies
have
investigated
specific
associations
between
insomnia
and
orofacial
pain
(OFP).
The
aim
of
this
cross-sectional
study
was
to
examine
relationships
with
pain,
mental
health,
physical
health
variables
among
treatment-seeking
patients
chronic
OFP.
Methods
OFP
diagnosis,
demographics,
symptoms,
intensity,
interference,
duration,
measures,
number
medical
comorbidities
were
extracted
from
the
records
450
receiving
an
initial
appointment
at
a
university-affiliated
tertiary
clinic.
T-tests
compared
differences
without
symptomatology,
different
subtypes
(delayed
onset/early
wakening).
Results
Compared
insomnia,
those
elevated
symptomatology
(45.1%)
reported
higher
intensity
(60.70
±
20.61
vs
44.15
21.69;
P
<
.001)
interference
(43.81
29.84
18.40
23.43;
0.001),
depression/anxiety
(5.53
3.32
2.72
2.66;
dissatisfaction
life
(21.63
6.95
26.50
6.21;
.001),
(6.72
5.37
4.37
4.60;
.001).
Patients
Sleep
Onset
Latency
(SOL-insomnia)
(N
=
76)
(t
3.57;
4.46;
SOL-insomnia.
Those
Early
Morning
Awakening
(EMA-insomnia)
71)
did
not
significantly
differ
EMA-insomnia
on
any
variables.
Differences
remained
significant
after
adjusting
for
age,
sex,
primary
intensity.
Conclusions
Insomnia
is
associated
outcomes
should
be
appropriately
managed
when
treating