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Pain Management

Opioid Use Down With Erector Spinae Plane Blocks in Lumbar Laminectomy

Nov 10, 2023

THURSDAY, Nov. 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- For patients undergoing open lumbar laminectomy, ultrasound-guided bilateral erector spinae plane blocks (ESPBs) combined with multimodal analgesia reduce o...

Study to Identify Frequency, Intensity, and Factors Predicting Insomnia in Advanced Colorectal Cancer

Nov 10, 2023

The following is a summary of "Prevalence, Severity, and Predictors of Insomnia in Advanced Colorectal Cancer" published in the  September 2023  issue of Journal of Pain and Symptom Management by Wo...

Occurrence of Unnoticed Catheter-Related Thrombosis in ICU Patients: A Prospective Cohort Investigation

Nov 09, 2023

The following is a summary of “Incidence of asymptomatic catheter-related thrombosis in intensive care unit patients: a prospective cohort study,” published in the November 2023 issue of Critical ...

Pursuing Conditioned Pain: An Experimental Investigation

Nov 09, 2023

The following is a summary of “In search of conditioned pain: an experimental analysis,” published in the November 2023 issue of Pain by Kang et al.  Scientists debate whether pain can be ...

Assessment of Nerve Fibers and Nav1.7 in PHN Patients

Nov 08, 2023

The following is a summary of “Cutaneous nerve fiber and peripheral Nav1.7 assessment in a large cohort of patients with postherpetic neuralgia,” published in the November 2023 issue of Pain by Fe...

Pediatric Cardiology CL Curriculum Impact on Practice

Nov 08, 2023

The following is a summary of "Pediatric Cardiology Condolence Letter Writing: Does a Fellowship Curriculum Impact Practice?" published in the September 2023 issue of Pain and Symptom Management by Ha...

Evaluating Practical Outcomes, Contentment, and Optimization of Ubrogepant for Migraine Treatment in Combination with OnabotulinumtoxinA

Nov 08, 2023

The following is a summary of “Real-world effectiveness, satisfaction, and optimization of ubrogepant for the acute treatment of migraine in combination with onabotulinumtoxinA: results from the COU...

Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of End-of-Life Conversation Interventions

Nov 08, 2023

The following is a summary of "Interventions to Promote End-of-Life Conversations: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis," published in the  September 2023  issue of Pain and Symptom Management by G...

Analyzing the Role of CGRP in Triggering Migraine Aura

Oct 31, 2023

The following is a summary of “Calcitonin gene-related peptide causes migraine aura,” published in the September 2023 issue of Pain by Al-Khazali et al. Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGR...

A Comprehensive Review of Evidence-Based Guidance for End-of-Life WMV

Oct 30, 2023

The following is a summary of "Evidence Guiding Withdrawal of Mechanical Ventilation at the End of Life: A Review," published in the September 2023 issue of Pain and Symptom Management by Mazzu, et al...

ASA: Deep Learning Model Can Improve Pain Assessment

Oct 30, 2023

FRIDAY, Oct. 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- An automated pain recognition system is promising for detecting pain before, during, and after surgery, according to a study presented at ANESTHESIOLOGY 2023...

Adverse Childhood Experiences Linked to Headache in Adulthood

Oct 30, 2023

FRIDAY, Oct. 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with primary headache in adulthood, according to a review published online Oct. 25 in Neurology.Claudia S...

Acupuncture Aids Outcomes After Heart Valve Surgery

Oct 30, 2023

FRIDAY, Oct. 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Acupuncture after heart valve surgery is feasible and safe and has clinical benefit, according to a study recently published in JTCVS Open. Kim L. ...

Affording Health Care Now a Struggle for Half of Americans: Poll

Oct 27, 2023

THURSDAY, Oct. 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- More than half of working-age Americans struggle to afford their health care and many forgo care, possibly risking their health, according to a new survey....

Health Care Workers Reported More Days of Poor Mental Health in 2022

Oct 26, 2023

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Health workers continued to report poor mental health and burnout in 2022, according to a Vital Signs report published in the Oct. 24 early-release issue ...

Targeting Autonomic Cephalalgias and Central Generators of Migraine for Personalized Pain Management

Oct 25, 2023

The following is a summary of “Central generators of migraine and autonomic cephalalgias as targets for personalized pain management: Translational links,” published in the July 2023 issue of Pain...

Georgia to Be First State to Let Pharmacies Sell Low-Dose Cannabis

Oct 24, 2023

MONDAY, Oct. 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Four years after the state of Georgia approved the distribution of low-dose THC, medical marijuana may be sold at local pharmacies. That will make Georgia th...

Disparities Seen in Prehospital Pain Care of Traumatic Injuries

Oct 23, 2023

THURSDAY, Oct. 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Non-White patients have a lower likelihood of having pain scores reported and of receiving analgesia during prehospital care for traumatic injuries, accordi...

Amazon to Test Drones to Deliver Prescriptions Directly to Patient Homes

Oct 23, 2023

THURSDAY, Oct. 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Amazon announced Wednesday that it has started to test drone deliveries of prescription medications, delivering drugs to consumers' doorsteps within an hour...

Opioid Use Down With High-Frequency Electrical Stimulation Device After C-Section

Oct 23, 2023

FRIDAY, Oct. 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Use of a high-frequency electrical stimulation device after cesarean delivery is associated with reduced opioid use, according to a study published online Oct...

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