Genetic variation in the beta-2 adrenergic receptor is associated with chronic musculoskeletal complaints in adolescents

Background: There is significant evidence to suggest that psychological and stress-related factors are important predictors of the onset of chronic widespread pain (CWP) and fibromyalgia (FM). The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, together with the efferent sympathetic/adrenomedullary system, inf...

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Main Authors: Skouen, J., Smith, Anne, Warrington, N., O'Sullivan, Peter, McKenzie, Luke, Pennell, C., Straker, Leon
Format: Journal Article
Published: John Wiley & Sons Ltd. 2012
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/7169