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Advances in Neurological Pain Management: Bridging Scientific Innovations and Clinical Practice.

Subodh Raj Khadka, Pavani Karani, Neha Gogineni, Indiravati Vaddadi, Chet Raj Awasthi, Nicole Gajowski, Ufn Rizwanullah, Christian Aponte Hernández, Hafiz Muhammad Irfan Razzaq, Shehriyar

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Review in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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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

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors.

Subodh Raj KhadkaMedicine, Croydon University Hospital, London, GBR.
Pavani KaraniClinical Research, Oxford College, Toronto, CAN.
Neha GogineniFamily Medicine, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Toronto, CAN.
Indiravati VaddadiCritical Care Medicine, Christian Medical College, Vellore, IND.
Chet Raj AwasthiGeneral Medicine, Watford General Hospital, Watford, GBR.
Nicole GajowskiInternal Medicine, Avalon University School of Medicine, Willemstad, CUW.
Ufn RizwanullahInternal Medicine, Hayatabad Medical Complex Peshawar, Peshawar, PAK.
Christian Aponte HernándezMedicine and Surgery, University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Basseterre, KNA.
Hafiz Muhammad Irfan RazzaqNeurosurgery, Punjab Institute of Neurosciences (PINS), Lahore, PAK.
ShehriyarInternal Medicine, Hayatabad Medical Complex Peshawar, Peshawar, PAK.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Neuronal pain, including neuropathic pain, migraines, and chronic pain syndromes, presents a significant global health challenge. This literature review covers studies conducted until 2024 using major databases, including PubMed and Google Scholar, with the search terms "Neuropathic Pain/therapy" OR "Chronic Pain/therapy" OR "Pain Management/methods" OR "Neuromodulation/methods" OR "Spinal Cord Stimulation" OR "Deep Brain Stimulation" OR "Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation" OR "Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation" OR "Nav1.7 Voltage-Gated Sodium Channel" OR "Biologics/pharmacology" OR "Drug Delivery Systems/methods" OR "Regenerative Medicine/methods" OR "Stem Cell Transplantation/methods" OR "Platelet-Rich Plasma/therapeutic use" OR "Tissue Engineering/methods" OR "Biomarkers/metabolism" OR "Machine Learning" OR "Precision Medicine." This review explores contemporary advancements in neurological pain therapy, emphasizing analytical studies that translate into clinical applications. The research foundation is built on modern literature examining pain mechanisms, pharmaceutical innovations, neuromodulation strategies, personalized pain management, and regenerative medicine. Notable advancements include neuroinflammation research, molecular and genetic pain factor discoveries, and the development of selective Nav1.7 inhibitors, biologics, and advanced drug delivery systems. Neuromodulation techniques, both invasive (e.g., deep brain stimulation (DBS), spinal cord stimulation (SCS)) and noninvasive (e.g., transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)), play a crucial role in pain modulation. Regenerative approaches, including stem cell therapy, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and tissue engineering, offer promising solutions for tissue repair and symptom relief. Additionally, genomic data, biomarkers, and machine learning enhance precision in pain management. Ethical considerations regarding treatment accessibility and opioid alternatives remain critical, particularly for Hispanic Americans facing language barriers in programs like Optum. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) continue to be widely used in mental health treatment. In conclusion, the convergence of translational research, innovative therapies, and personalized medicine marks a transformative era in neurological pain management, improving patient outcomes and quality of life.

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neurological painneuromodulationpain managementpersonalized therapyregenerative medicine

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PMID40230768
PMCPMC11995363

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