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Published in: The Egyptian Journal of Neurology, Psychiatry and Neurosurgery 1/2021

Open Access 01-12-2021 | COVID-19 | Letter to the Editor

Depression and COVID-19 patients with chronic pain: practical considerations

Authors: A. Alcántara Montero, S. R. Pacheco de Vasconcelos, F. Peñato Tarifa

Published in: The Egyptian Journal of Neurology, Psychiatry and Neurosurgery | Issue 1/2021

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We read with interest the literature review by Widyadharma and colleagues on pain as clinical manifestations of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and its management in the pandemic era. The authors highlight the association of psychiatric disorders such as depression to pain in these patients, which leads to a significant decrease in the quality of life [1]. …
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Metadata
Title
Depression and COVID-19 patients with chronic pain: practical considerations
Authors
A. Alcántara Montero
S. R. Pacheco de Vasconcelos
F. Peñato Tarifa
Publication date
01-12-2021

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