This content is machine translated Medicinal products containing cannabis Miracle cure or marketing hype? Globally, there is a trend toward increased use of preparations containing cannabis. Indications include pain problems or spasticity in the context of neurological diseases. Adverse effects are strongly dose-dependent.
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Tumor pain Pandora’s Box – Opportunities and Dangers of Pain Therapy Pain management in tumor patients has become more complex in recent years. The WHO staging scheme has since undergone various modifications. In addition to medications, psychological interventions and physical therapy…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Non-tumor related pain Opportunities and risks of opioid therapy The use of opioids is useful for certain nontumor-related pain conditions. Possible indications and contraindications should be considered. Therapy goals must be defined and monitored together with the patient. Established,…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated New insights into the development of tumor pain Activation of VEGFR-1 leads to hypersensitization of neurons Many different types of cancer are associated with pain, which severely limits the quality of life of those affected. Still, the underlying mechanisms of this tumor pain are insufficiently understood.…
