Ashlyn Brown, Loc Lam, Billy Huh, Ryan S D'Souza, Saba Javed
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Purpose of review: This narrative review explores the expanding applications of neuromodulation beyond pain management, focusing on its use in treating non-painful conditions such as heart failure, renal failure, spinal cord injuries, overactive bladder syndrome, and cognitive impairment in neurodegenerative diseases.
Recent findings: Neuromodulation techniques, including dorsal root ganglion stimulation, sacral neurostimulation, and deep brain stimulation, have shown promising results in various non-painful medical conditions: Heart and Renal Failure: Dorsal root ganglion stimulation induces diuresis in diuretic-resistant patients, offering a novel approach to managing fluid overload. Spinal Cord Injuries: Epidural spinal cord stimulation and brain-spine interfaces have demonstrated the potential to restore motor function, enhancing mobility and quality of life for paralyzed individuals. Overactive Bladder Syndrome: Sacral neurostimulation and tibial nerve stimulation have proven effective in improving urinary continence and reducing symptoms in patients unresponsive to conventional treatments. Cognitive Impairment in Neurodegenerative Diseases: Techniques such as deep brain stimulation and transcranial magnetic stimulation are being investigated for their ability to enhance cognitive and motor functions in conditions like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease. The review highlights the transformative potential of neuromodulation in non-painful conditions, demonstrating its ability to address complex medical issues beyond its traditional scope. Continued research and optimization of these techniques may lead to broader therapeutic applications and improved patient outcomes.
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This journal aims to review the most important, recently published clinical findings regarding the diagnosis, treatment, and management of pain and headache. By providing clear, insightful, balanced contributions by international experts, the journal intends to serve all those involved in the care and prevention of pain and headache.
We accomplish this aim by appointing international authorities to serve as Section Editors in key subject areas, such as anesthetic techniques in pain management, cluster headache, neuropathic pain, and migraine. Section Editors, in turn, select topics for which leading experts contribute comprehensive review articles that emphasize new developments and recently published papers of major importance, highlighted by annotated reference lists. An international Editorial Board reviews the annual table of contents, suggests articles of special interest to their country/region, and ensures that topics are current and include emerging research. Commentaries from well-known figures in the field are also provided.
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