Genetic variation may influence intensity of chronic pain

Dr. Barry Dworkin

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for April 21, 2014

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Chronic pain may be genetic, new research suggests

Reference:

Perception of Analgesia in Narcotic Users with Chronic Pain: A Multi- Center Cross-Sectional Study Comparing Genotype to Pain VAS (P.A.I.N. Study), Tobore Onojjighofia, et al., to be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 66th Annual Meeting, 30 April 2014.

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