Contributed by Francesco Ferrini (1) and Yves De Koninck (2,3) 1) Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Turin,10095 Grugliasco, Turin, Italy 2) Institut universitaire en santé mentale de Québec, QC, G1J 2G3, Canada 3) Department of Psychiatry and Neuroscience, Université Laval, Québec, QC, G13 7P4, Canada Morphine-induced hyperalgesia and tolerance dramatically limit the use of […]
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