Prevalence of common causes of neuropathic pain in Korea: population-based observational study

Bang, Seunguk; Kim, Yeo Ju; Lee, So‐Yeon; Park, Uijin; Kim, Tae-Kwan; Choi, Yu Na

doi:10.1177/0300060519888102

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“…In Korea, one study previously mentioned that the prevalence of TN was 81.8 per 100,000 person-years [ 21 ]. However, there was no consideration of the various epidemiological characteristics of TN in that study.…”

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Epidemiology of trigeminal neuralgia: an electronic population health data study in Korea

et al. 2021

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Background: Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is one of the most painful disorder in the orofacial region, and many patients have suffered from this disease. For the effective management of TN, fundamental epidemiologic data related to the target population group are essential. Thus, this study was performed to clarify the epidemiological characteristics of TN in the Korean population. This is the first national study to investigate the prevalence of TN in Korean patients. Methods: From 2014 to 2018, population-based medical data for 51,276,314 subscribers to the National Health Insurance Service of Korea were used for this study. Results: The incidence of TN was 100.21 per 100,000 person-years in the year of 2018 in Korea, and the male to female ratio was 1:2.14. The age group of 51-59 years had the highest prevalence of TN. Constant increases in medical cost, regional imbalance, and differences in prescription patterns by the medical specialties were showed in the management of TN. Conclusions: The results in this study will not only help to study the characteristics of TN, but also serve as an important basis for the effective management of TN in Korea.

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Epidemiology of trigeminal neuralgia: an electronic population health data study in Korea

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“…Neuropathic pain has demonstrated significant sex-based differences in many studies. The prevalence of neuropathic pain, such as TN, postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), and fibromyalgia, was shown to be higher in women compared with in men [ 112 , 113 , 114 ]. Coyle et al used partial sciatic nerve ligation to establish neuropathic pain in rats and found that a larger proportion of female rats developed tactile allodynia [ 115 ].…”

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Current Understanding of the Involvement of the Insular Cortex in Neuropathic Pain: A Narrative Review

Wang

Zhang

Wang

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Neuropathic pain is difficult to cure and is often accompanied by emotional and psychological changes. Exploring the mechanisms underlying neuropathic pain will help to identify a better treatment for this condition. The insular cortex is an important information integration center. Numerous imaging studies have documented increased activity of the insular cortex in the presence of neuropathic pain; however, the specific role of this region remains controversial. Early studies suggested that the insular lobe is mainly involved in the processing of the emotional motivation dimension of pain. However, increasing evidence suggests that the role of the insular cortex is more complex and may even be related to the neural plasticity, cognitive evaluation, and psychosocial aspects of neuropathic pain. These effects contribute not only to the development of neuropathic pain, but also to its comorbidity with neuropsychiatric diseases. In this review, we summarize the changes that occur in the insular cortex in the presence of neuropathic pain and analgesia, as well as the molecular mechanisms that may underlie these conditions. We also discuss potential sex-based differences in these processes. Further exploration of the involvement of the insular lobe will contribute to the development of new pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy treatments for neuropathic pain.

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“… 34 The standardized prevalence of PHN increased annually from 1.6/1,000 persons in 2009 to 2.2/1,000 persons in 2013 in Korea. 95 …”

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A systematic literature review of the epidemiology and burden of herpes zoster in selected locales in Asia Pacific

Chen,

Abrahamson,

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Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics

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Herpes zoster (HZ) is a painful rash which typically affects older adults. This is of concern in Asia-Pacific given its aging population. As HZ epidemiology and burden are evolving, this systematic literature review aimed to update the current understanding of HZ burden and associated costs for selected Asia-Pacific locales. MEDLINE and Embase were searched for English articles of HZ studies conducted in Australia, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Singapore, and Taiwan. Eligible outcomes included HZ incidence and prevalence, occurrence of HZ-related complications, healthcare resource utilization, costs, and HZ-associated quality of life outcomes. This paper focused on HZ data in the general adult population ( N = 90 articles). Substantial HZ-related disease and economic burden were observed in these locales, consistent with global trends. These findings reinforce the increasing burden of HZ and need for preventive strategies, which may include raising awareness and encouraging timely vaccination.

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Prevalence of common causes of neuropathic pain in Korea: population-based observational study

Cited by 13 publications

References 23 publications

Epidemiology of trigeminal neuralgia: an electronic population health data study in Korea

Epidemiology of trigeminal neuralgia: an electronic population health data study in Korea

Current Understanding of the Involvement of the Insular Cortex in Neuropathic Pain: A Narrative Review

A systematic literature review of the epidemiology and burden of herpes zoster in selected locales in Asia Pacific

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