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ReviewCureus2023

Challenges and Opportunities in Developing Tailored Pain Management Strategies for Liver Patients.

Manahil Majid, Muhammad Yahya, Frank Ansah Owusu, Saira Bano, Taha Tariq, Iqra Habib, Beesham Kumar, Maham Kashif, Giustino Varrassi, Mahima Khatri and 3 more

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Review in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

0numbers the graph read from it
0cells of the map it votes in
5citing papers in PubMed, 1 pooled it
1.7field-weighted citation impact, top 16% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

5 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 7 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

13 authors at 11 institutions in 5 countries.

Manahil MajidGeneral Medicine, Diana Princess of Wales Hospital, Grimsby, GBR.
Muhammad YahyaMedicine, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro, PAK.
Frank Ansah OwusuMedicine, Stavropol State Medical University, St. Louis, USA.
Saira BanoMedicine, Faisalabad Medical College and University, Faisalabad, PAK.
Taha TariqMedicine, Lahore Medical and Dental College, Lahore, PAK.
Iqra HabibMedicine, Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Medical College, Mirpur, PAK.
Beesham KumarMedicine, Jinnah Medical and Dental College, Karachi, PAK.
Maham KashifMedicine, Khawaja Muhammad Safdar Medical Collge, Sialkot, PAK.
Giustino VarrassiPain Medicine, Paolo Procacci Foundation, Rome, ITA.
Mahima KhatriInternal Medicine/Cardiology, Dow University of Health Sciences, Civil Hospital Karachi, Karachi, PAK.
Satesh KumarMedicine, Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical College, Karachi, PAK.
Arham IqbalMedicine and Surgery, Dow University of Health Sciences, Dow International Medical College, Karachi, PAK.
Alina S KhanMedicine, Liaquat National Hospital and Medical College, Karachi, PAK.
Dow University of Health Sciences · PKShaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University · PKCMH Lahore Medical College and Institute of Dentistry · PKDiana Princess of Wales Hospital · GBFondazione Roma · ITJinnah Medical & Dental College · PKLiaquat National Hospital · PKLiaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences · PKPunjab Medical College · PKShaheed Suhrawardy Medical College · BDStavropol State Medical University · RU

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Chronic liver illnesses pose a substantial worldwide health challenge, with various causes that span from viral infections to metabolic problems. Individuals suffering from liver problems frequently face distinct difficulties in pain control, requiring a customized strategy that takes into account both the fundamental disease and the complexities of liver function. The liver, a vital organ responsible for metabolic control and detoxification, is pivotal in multiple physiological processes. Chronic liver illnesses, such as cirrhosis and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), are marked by a gradual process of inflammation and fibrosis, resulting in reduced liver function. These disorders often come with pain, varying from internal discomfort to intense abdominal pain, which impacts the quality of life and general well-being of patients. The review explores the complex aspects of pain perception in liver illnesses, including inflammation, modified neuronal signaling, and the influence of comorbidities. It highlights the significance of a detailed comprehension of the pain experience in individuals with hepatic conditions for the implementation of successful pain management treatments. In addition, the review emphasizes the difficulties involved in treating pain in this group of patients, such as the possible complications linked to commonly prescribed pain relievers and the necessity for collaboration between hepatologists, pain specialists, and other healthcare professionals. Moreover, it examines new possibilities in the domain, such as the significance of innovative pharmacological substances, non-pharmacological treatments, and personalized medicine strategies designed for specific patient characteristics. This study thoroughly analyzes the difficulties and possibilities involved in creating personalized pain management approaches for individuals with liver conditions. Its purpose is to guide physicians, researchers, and healthcare providers, enabling them to implement more efficient and patient-focused interventions. As our comprehension of liver-related pain progresses, the potential for enhancing the quality of life for persons with chronic liver disorders through tailored pain management measures becomes more and more encouraging.

Indexed as

chronic liver conditionsinterdisciplinary collaborationliver diseasespain managementprecision medicinetailored interventions

Identifiers

PMID38226103
PMCPMC10789475
OpenAlexW4389831326

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