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Physiology and pathophysiology of pain

Posted by Piscean on October 29, 2011

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Physiology and pathophysiology of pain
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Classification of pain (Table 1.1)
Detection of pain
Modulation of pain
Nerve injury or dysfunction and neuropathic pain
Development of nociceptive pathways

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