The Open Neurology Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(1)
Published: Sept. 30, 2024
Obesity
is
a
major
public
health
challenge
and
results
from
the
complex
interaction
of
many
etiopathogenetic
factors.
However,
food-related
hedonic
stimuli
poor
inhibitory
control
often
appear
to
be
specific
maintenance
factors,
conventional
treatments
are
sometimes
ineffective.
Transcranial
magnetic
stimulation
emerging
as
promising
treatment
option.
Targeting
brain
regions,
such
dorsolateral
prefrontal
cortex,
was
found
effective
in
modulating
acute
food
craving
improving
cognitive
control.
This
review
traces
evolution
development
transcranial
presents
recent
randomized
clinical
trials
conducted
obese
subjects.
These
suggest
that
repetitive
deep
may
reducing
body
weight,
BMI
cravings.
The
neural
circuits
involved
underlying
mechanisms
action
this
neurostimulation
technique
also
reviewed.
Finally,
outstanding
questions
future
research
directions
identified
further
understand
develop
therapy.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(3), P. e42074 - e42074
Published: Jan. 21, 2025
Globally,
inflammation
and
pain
are
among
the
most
prevalent
health
issues.
The
use
of
medicinal
plants
to
alleviate
these
conditions
is
growing.
This
study
comprehensively
investigated
analgesic
anti-inflammatory
properties
ethyl-acetate
extract
Nypa
fruticans
(EENF)
leaves,
traditionally
used
in
folk
Medicine.
High-performance
liquid
chromatography
(HPLC)
gas
chromatography-mass
spectroscopy
(GC-MS)
were
employed
identify
phytochemicals
EENF.
In
vitro
antioxidant
studies
conducted
determine
antioxidative
Formalin-induced
paw
edema
assay
was
assess
in-vivo
activity
whereas;
acetic
acid-induced
writhing
test,
hot
plate
tail
immersion
test
performed
evaluate
vivo
anti-nociceptive
effects.
identified
compounds
subsequently
evaluated
by
computational
against
cyclooxygenase-2
enzyme.
EENF
demonstrated
significant
both
DPPH
scavenging
(IC50:
105.18
μg/mL)
reducing
power
(RC50:1752.76
μg/mL).
assay,
exhibited
highest
(50.39
%
67.72
%)
inhibition
at
fourth
hour
200
400
mg/kg
body
weight,
accordingly.
Moreover,
all
modulation
(p
<
0.001)
a
dose-dependent
manner.
Among,
23
phytocompounds,
promising
ones
determined
be
potential
agents
through
molecular
docking
ADME/T
analysis.
Molecular
dynamics
simulations
(MDS)
confirmed
stability
protein-ligand
complexes.
Two
phytochemicals,
(-)
Epicatechin
(CID
72276)
Quercetin
5280343),
outperformed
standard
drug,
diclofenac
sodium,
MDS
studies.
Both
experimental
in-silico
have
scientifically
verified
traditional
treating
inflammatory
disease.
Overall,
possess
excellent
as
natural
lead
for
COX-2
inhibition.
Further
research,
including
pure
compound
isolation
biomolecular
studies,
needed
understand
underlying
mechanisms
activities.
Biomedicines,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(4), P. 751 - 751
Published: March 28, 2024
Many
anti-cancer
drugs,
such
as
taxanes,
platinum
compounds,
vinca
alkaloids,
and
proteasome
inhibitors,
can
cause
chemotherapy-induced
peripheral
neuropathy
(CIPN).
CIPN
is
a
frequent
harmful
side
effect
that
affects
the
sensory,
motor,
autonomic
nerves,
leading
to
pain,
numbness,
tingling,
weakness,
reduced
quality
of
life.
The
causes
are
not
fully
known,
but
they
involve
direct
nerve
damage,
oxidative
stress,
inflammation,
DNA
microtubule
dysfunction,
altered
ion
channel
activity.
also
affected
by
genetic,
epigenetic,
environmental
factors
modulate
risk
intensity
damage.
Currently,
there
no
effective
treatments
or
prevention
methods
for
CIPN,
symptom
management
mostly
symptomatic
palliative.
Therefore,
high
demand
better
understanding
cellular
molecular
mechanisms
involved
in
well
development
new
biomarkers
therapeutic
targets.
This
review
gives
an
overview
current
knowledge
challenges
field
focusing
on
biological
underlying
this
disorder.
Healthcare,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(5), P. 546 - 546
Published: Feb. 25, 2024
Central
sensitisation
is
defined
as
a
multifactorial
etiopathogenetic
condition
involving
an
increase
in
the
reactivity
of
nociceptive
neurons
and
alterations
pain
transmission
perception
central
nervous
system.
Patients
may
present
with
widespread
chronic
pain,
fatigue,
sleep
disturbance,
dizziness,
psychological
(e.g.,
depression,
anxiety,
anger)
social
impairment.
Pain
can
be
spontaneous
onset
persistence,
characterised
by
exaggerated
response
spread
beyond
site
origin,
sometimes
triggered
non-painful
stimulus.
Whole-body
cryostimulation
(WBC)
could
adjuvant
therapy
management
this
type
because
its
global
anti-inflammatory
effect,
changes
cytokines
hormone
secretion,
reduction
nerve
conduction
velocity,
autonomic
modulation,
release
neurotransmitters
involved
pathway.
In
several
conditions
fibromyalgia,
rheumatoid
arthritis,
musculoskeletal
pain),
WBC
affects
physical
performance,
perception,
aspects.
Given
multiple
targets
effects
at
different
organs
levels,
appears
to
versatile
treatment
for
wide
range
rehabilitation
interest.
Further
research
needed
fully
understand
mechanisms
analgesic
effect
potential
actions
on
pathways,
well
study
long-term
uses
other
conditions.
Journal of Personalized Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(5), P. 537 - 537
Published: May 17, 2024
Inflammation
during
the
perioperative
period
of
joint
arthroplasty
is
a
critical
aspect
patient
outcomes,
influencing
both
pathophysiology
pain
and
healing
process.
This
narrative
review
comprehensively
evaluates
roles
specific
cytokines
inflammatory
biomarkers
in
this
context
their
implications
for
management.
Inflammatory
responses
are
initiated
propagated
by
cytokines,
which
pivotal
development
acute
chronic
postoperative
pain.
Pro-inflammatory
play
essential
up-regulating
response,
which,
if
not
adequately
controlled,
leads
to
sustained
impaired
tissue
healing.
Anti-inflammatory
work
dampen
promote
resolution.
Our
discussion
extends
genetic
molecular
influences
on
cytokine
production,
influence
perception
recovery
rates
post-surgery.
Furthermore,
role
PAI-1
modulating
inflammation
through
its
impact
fibrinolytic
system
highlights
potential
as
therapeutic
target.
The
modulation
these
various
analgesic
anesthetic
techniques,
including
fascia
iliac
compartment
block,
demonstrates
significant
reduction
markers,
thus
underscoring
importance
targeted
strategies.
analysis
suggests
that
nuanced
understanding
interplay
between
pro-inflammatory
anti-inflammatory
required.
Future
research
should
focus
individualized
management
Oxygen,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
5(1), P. 1 - 1
Published: Jan. 13, 2025
Previous
studies
indicate
that
individuals
at
high
altitudes
have
a
lower
pain
threshold
than
those
living
sea
level.
This
study
evaluates
the
differences
in
perception
among
young
people
an
altitude
of
3800
m
and
after
acute
exposure
to
severe
hypoxic
environment
more
5100
m.
Fourteen
(BMI
22.6
±
1.2
age
23.3
1.9
years)
residing
city
Puno
(3825
m)
participated
ascent
Populated
Center
La
Rinconada
(>5100
m).
The
unilateral
ischemia
provocation
test
was
used,
applying
pressure
with
manual
sphygmomanometer
generate
transient
arm
while
patient
opens
closes
their
hand.
Onset,
peak,
resolution
times
pain,
heart
rate,
oxygen
saturation
were
recorded.
At
residence
3828
m,
mean
hemoglobin
16.16
2.29,
increased
17.57
1.74.
average
time
onset
right
30.43
s
14.15
whereas
above
level,
31.00
19.01.
until
sensation
left
19.93
9.44
23.07
10.83
During
environment,
similar
between
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(2), P. 577 - 577
Published: Jan. 17, 2025
Lower
back
pain
(LBP)
is
a
common
condition
affecting
primarily
populations
in
developed
countries,
placing
significant
burden
on
public
health
systems
around
the
world.
A
high
rate
of
recurrence
increases
risk
developing
chronic
syndrome
and
occurrence
complex
psychosocial
professional
problems.
Symptoms
lasting
longer
than
12
weeks
are
associated
with
sleep
problems,
depression,
anxiety.
In
21st
century,
development
knowledge
about
central
sensitization
(CS)
to
allowed
for
better
understanding
pathomechanism
transformation
LBP
into
form.
Patients
severe
often
experience
accompanying
symptoms
such
as
fatigue,
anxiety,
disorders,
appetite
flatulence,
dyspepsia,
dizziness-these
part
picture
CS.
The
article
presents
narrative,
chronological
review
reports
covering
current
state
possibility
assessing
its
impact
low
pain.
authors
also
attempt
answer
question
posed
title.
CS
can
be
seen
an
excessive
reactivity
nociceptive
neurons
nervous
system
normal
or
subthreshold
afferent
stimuli
people
certain
mental
predispositions.