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Genetic variation and cognitive dysfunction in opioid-treated patients with cancer.
Brain and behavior - 1 Jul 2016
Kurita Geana Paula, Ekholm Ola, Kaasa Stein, Klepstad Pål, Skorpen Frank, Sjøgren Per
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The effects of single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) on the cognitive function of opioid-treated patients with cancer until now have not been explored, but they could potentially be related to poor functioning. This study aimed at identifying associations between SNPs of candidate genes, high opioid dose, and cognitive dysfunction. METHODS: Cross-sectional multicenter study (European...
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