Drug and Alcohol Research

Humberto Foyaca Sibat2

Department of Psychiatry, Dora Ngiza Hospital, Walter Susulu University, South Africa

Publications

  • Research Article   
    Central Neuropathic Pain from Nociceptive System to Drug Approach: A Comprehensive Review
    Author(s): Sandisiwe Kema, Lourdes de Fatima Ibanez Valdes, Sibi Joseph and Humberto Foyaca Sibat2*

    Objective: This study aims to review the recent medical literature on therapeutic approaches to central neuropathic pain. Methods: The systematic review performed in this study followed the guidelines recommended by PRISMA (2020 statement). Results: A total of 898 records were identified through the database search. Records underwent title and abstract screening, and 752 were excluded. After removal of duplicates, 114 full-text articles were sought for full-text retrieval. 22 records were further excluded because the full text could not be accessed, and 4 were excluded because they could not be fully translated into English. Further studies were excluded because they were irrelevant to central NP. Ultimately, 36 studies were included for this review. Conclusions: We hypothesised that &ldq.. Read More»

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