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The phenotypic and genetic signatures of common musculoskeletal pain conditions.
Nature reviews. Rheumatology - 1 Jun 2013
Diatchenko Luda, Fillingim Roger B, Smith Shad B, Maixner William
Abstract excerpt
Musculoskeletal pain conditions, such as fibromyalgia and low back pain, tend to coexist in affected individuals and are characterized by a report of pain greater than expected based on the results of a standard physical evaluation. The pathophysiology of these conditions is largely unknown, we lack biological markers for accurate diagnosis, and conventional therapeutics have limited effectiveness. Growing...
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