Publications by authors named "R Dass"

Article Synopsis
  • Alterations in endogenous pain modulation (EPM) significantly contribute to low back pain (LBP), and quantitative sensory testing (QST) can help measure these alterations, although methods vary widely in research.
  • A scoping review analyzed 221 studies, revealing high variability in QST protocols, including pain pressure threshold (PPT), temporal summation (TS), conditioned pain modulation (CPM), and exercise-induced hypoalgesia (EIH).
  • The findings indicate a need for standardized testing protocols and reporting guidelines in future studies, highlighting inconsistencies in current research methodologies.
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Chat GPT is a modern artificial intelligence program: its recent introduction has created controversy in the academic world. This commentary discusses the utility of Chat GPT to explore healthcare issues such as chronic pain and associated conditions. To illustrate the potential application of brain fog, this commentary presents an example of Chat GPT using brain fog.

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Background: Extreme weather events induced by climate change, particularly droughts, have detrimental consequences for crop yields and food security. Concurrently, these conditions provoke substantial changes in the soil bacterial microbiota and affect plant health. Early recognition of soil affected by drought enables farmers to implement appropriate agricultural management practices.

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In Canada, internationally educated physiotherapists (IEPTs) and occupational therapists (IEOTs) may work as occupational/physical therapy assistants (OTAs/PTAs) while pursuing Canadian licensure. This experience presents personal and professional opportunities and challenges. We explored a) the barriers and facilitators experienced by IEPTs and IEOTs working as OTAs/PTAs while pursuing licensure in Canada and b) how might their professional identity changes during this period.

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Brain fog is a phenomenon that is frequently reported by persons with chronic pain. Difficulties with cognition including memory impairments, attentional issues, and cloudiness are commonly described. The current medical literature demonstrates a similar cloudiness: there is no clear taxonomy or nomenclature, no well-validated evaluations and a dearth of effective interventions.

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