Investigating the Burden of Chronic Pain: An Inflammatory and Metabolic Composite

Background. Chronic pain is associated with increased morbidity and mortality, predominated by cardiovascular disease and cancer. Investigating related risk factor measures may elucidate the biological burden of chronic pain. Objectives. We hypothesized that chronic pain severity would be positively...

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Main Authors: Kimberly T. Sibille, Ólöf A. Steingrímsdóttir, Roger B. Fillingim, Audun Stubhaug, Henrik Schirmer, Huaihou Chen, Bruce S. McEwen, Christopher S. Nielsen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2016-01-01
Series:Pain Research and Management
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/7657329