Effects of long-term opioid analgesics on cognitive performance and plasma cytokine concentrations in patients with chronic low back pain: a cross-sectional pilot study

Introduction: Cognitive performance and inflammation are altered in people with chronic low back pain (CLBP). Yet, the magnitude of these changes has been unclear because of the potential influence of opioid analgesics. Objectives: This cross-sectional pilot study aimed to explore whether patients...

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Main Authors: Richards, G, Lluka, L, Smith, M, Haslam, C, Moore, B, O'Callaghan, J, Strong, J
Format: Journal article
Published: Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins 2018