Palliative medicine
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Palliative medicine · May 2016
Is there pain with neuropathic characteristics in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis? A cross-sectional study.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a progressive debilitating and lethal disorder, characterized by degeneration of motor neurons that warrant palliative care. Pain is frequent in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and significantly impacts on quality of life. ⋯ Even if amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a disease of the motor system, pain is frequent and can rarely have neuropathic characteristics. Pain must be always sought and appropriately treated to limit quality of life impairment.
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Palliative medicine · May 2016
Letter Observational StudyIntegrating palliative care into the oncology clinic: A joint management approach.