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Catechol-oxide-methyltransferase (COMT rs4680:G>A) gene polymorphism does not affect analgesics’ demand after elective hip replaceme.
Genetika - 1 May 2016
Białecka M, Jurewicz A, Cięszczyk P, Machoy-Mokrzyńska A, Kurzawski M, Leźnicka K, Dziedziejko V, Safranow K, Droździk M, Bohatyrewicz A
Abstract excerpt
Pain in patients with hip osteoarthritis appears long before surgery, and requires effective management as it affects patient comfort and daily activities. Therefore, the search for factors influencing response rate to analgesics is mandatory. In recent years, increasing attention has been paid to genetic factors underlying pain threshold and treatment efficacy. Polymorphic gene of...
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