Publications by authors named "M A Grasso"

Inflammatory pain represents one of the unmet clinical needs for patients, as conventional therapies cause several side effects. Recently, new targets involved in inflammatory pain modulation have been identified, including the sigma-1 receptor (σ1R). Selective σ1R antagonists have demonstrated analgesic efficacy in acute and chronic inflammatory pain models.

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Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is an immune-mediated polyradiculoneuropathy that represents a leading cause of motor impairment. Robot-assisted therapy (RAT) has been widely applied in various neurological conditions. However, the use of RAT in GBS remains underexplored.

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Introduction: Multilocus Inherited Neoplasia Allele Syndrome (MINAS) is a condition defined by the presence of germline pathogenic variants in more than one Cancer Susceptibility Gene (CSG). MINAS is still underreported in the literature and public databases. Since MINAS-related phenotypes are difficult to predict, case descriptions may contribute to risk assessment, treatment, and personalized surveillance for proband and relatives.

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Article Synopsis
  • Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common joint disease primarily affecting the elderly, characterized by chronic inflammation rather than just wear and tear of cartilage.
  • Synovial inflammation (synovitis) plays a critical role in the disease's progression and the onset of pain, highlighting a shift in understanding OA as an inflammatory condition.
  • The interaction between synovial tissue and innate immune cells contributes significantly to ongoing inflammation, leading to structural and functional joint alterations.
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