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CHRONIC pain

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2010/2	4-day ketamine infusion provides 12 weeks of pain relief in CRPS patients

	Ketamine produces effective and long-term pain relief in patients with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type 1	L. Kapural USA
	MJ Sigtermans et al. Pain 2009, 145, 304-311

2009/9	Patient education in cancer pain provides modest but significant benefits

	How effective are patient-based educational interventions in the management of cancer pain? Systematic review and meta-analysis	J. Van Zundert Belgium
	Michael I. Bennett et al Pain. 2009 Jun;143(3):192-9. Epub 2009 Mar 12

2009/9	Acceptance of cancer pain is associated with better psychological wellbeing

	Acceptance of pain: a study in patients with advanced cancer.	A. Vadalouca Greece
	Gauthier LR et al Pain. 2009 May;143(1-2):147-54. Epub 2009 Mar 25