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Clinical trials of cancer-related pain : translational research linking genetic variation to pain experience and response to oral opioids
2012-01-01
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Cancer-related pain is a major clinical problem. The World Health Organisation recommends morphine first-line for moderate to severe cancer-related pain, however several other strong opioids are available. There is wide inter-individual variation in morphine response, in terms of analgesic efficacy and side effects. Switching to an alternative opioid such as oxycodone has become common clinical practice to improve...
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- 9e0ff607-0b15-5ecf-b58a-f7e8a582c56a
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- 10.25560/9846