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Pain Management

Initial Pain Intensity Predicts Pain Recovery Trajectory Post-Lung Cancer Surgery

Apr 10, 2024

The following is a summary of “Pain trajectories and neuropathic pain symptoms following lung cancer surgery: A prospective cohort study,” published in the March 2024 issue of Pain by Danielsen et...

Early Intervention With Digital Self-Management Programs Crucial for Patients With Osteoarthritis

Apr 10, 2024

The following is a summary of “Weekly pain trajectories among people with knee or hip osteoarthritis participating in a digitally delivered first-line exercise and education treatment,” published ...

Comparing Lumbar Erector Spinae Plane & Infrainguinal Fascia Iliaca Compartment Blocks for Pain Relief Post-Total Hip Arthroplasty

Apr 09, 2024

The following is a summary of “Lumbar erector spinae plane block versus infrainguinal fascia iliaca compartment block for pain management after total hip arthroplasty: a randomized clinical trial,â€...

Utilizing Artificial Intelligence for Objective Pain Evaluation

Apr 09, 2024

The following is a study of “Incorporation of “Artificial Intelligence” for objective pain assessment: A comprehensive review,” published in March 2024, issue of Pain by El-Tallawy et al.  ...

Exploring Opioid Dispensing Trends in Patients with Bipolar Disorder or Schizophrenia

Apr 09, 2024

The following is a summary of “Prescription opioid dispensing patterns among patients with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder,” published in the April 2024 issue of Psychiatry by Roy et al. ...

Immersive Virtual Reality Beneficial for Pain Relief in Cancer

Apr 09, 2024

MONDAY, April 8, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- For hospitalized patients with cancer, immersive virtual reality (VR) distraction therapy is associated with a greater reduction in pain compared with an act...

Review Compares Analgesic Interventions After Shoulder Surgery

Apr 09, 2024

MONDAY, April 8, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The average pain trajectories after shoulder surgery vary with different analgesic interventions, according to research presented at the 49th Annual Regional...

Femoral Nerve Block Cuts Opioid Use in ACL Reconstruction

Apr 09, 2024

MONDAY, April 8, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- For patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, a femoral nerve block (FNB) is associated with a lower incidence of excessive opioid...

2020 to 2022 Saw Increase in Enrollment in Medical Cannabis Programs

Apr 09, 2024

MONDAY, April 8, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- From 2020 to 2022, there was an increase in enrollment in medical cannabis programs but a decrease in jurisdictions with nonmedical adult-use laws, according...

Exploring the Link Between Pain, Interpersonal Trauma Exposure, Mental Health, and Nonmedical Prescription Opioid Use

Apr 08, 2024

The following is a summary of “Identifying patterns of pain, depression, anxiety, interpersonal trauma exposure, and nonmedical prescription opioid use: Latent class analysis among patients with chr...

Trends & Risk Factors in Utilization of Interspinous Process Devices

Apr 05, 2024

The following is a summary of “Characterizing utilization patterns and reoperation risk factors of interspinous process devices: analysis of a national claims database,” published in the December ...

Assessing MIS Posterior Fusion LinQ Allograft Implant for Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

Apr 05, 2024

The following is a summary of “Safety, Efficacy, and Durability of Outcomes: Results from SECURE: A Single Arm, Multicenter, Prospective, Clinical Study on a Minimally Invasive Posterior Sacroiliac ...

Extensive Burns Associated With Chronic Pain, Anxiety, & Depression

Apr 04, 2024

The following is a summary of “Long-term intercorrelation between post-burn pain, anxiety, and depression: a post hoc analysis of the “RE-ENERGIZE” double-blind, randomized, multicenter placebo-...

Age May Heighten Pain Sensitivity in Older Adults, Impacts Chronic Low Back Pain

Apr 04, 2024

The following is a summary of “Preliminary characterization of age and chronic low back pain effects on multimodal pain sensitivity: a comparison study in older adults with and without chronic low b...

Pain Challenges in Rheumatology: Variability in Case Definitions Using EHR-Based Chronic Pain Phenotyping Algorithms

Apr 03, 2024

The following is a summary of "Problem of Pain in Rheumatology: Variations in Case Definitions Derived From Chronic Pain Phenotyping Algorithms Using Electronic Health Records," published in the March...

Cognitive and Psychological Changes Linked to Chronic Migraine Disability

Apr 03, 2024

The following is a summary of “Specific cognitive and psychological alterations are more strongly linked to increased migraine disability than chronic migraine diagnosis,” published in the March 2...

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Acupuncture-Based Therapies for Migraine Relief

Apr 02, 2024

The following is a summary of “Efficacy of Acupuncture-Related Therapy for Migraine: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis,” published in the March 2024 issue of Pain by Liu et al. ...

Comparing TENS and Sham TENS for Abdominal Pain in Emergency Department Patients

Apr 02, 2024

The following is a summary of "Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) versus sham TENS in adult ED patients with abdominal pain: A clinical trial," published in the February 2024 issue of ...

Cures Act Tied to Quicker Release, Access of Imaging Reports

Apr 02, 2024

MONDAY, April 1, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Following Cures Act implementation, the time for patients to access imaging results decreased, while the proportion of patients who accessed their reports be...

Exploring Internal Stigmatization Among Patients with Medication Overuse Headache and Chronic Migraine

Apr 01, 2024

The following is a summary of “Internal stigmatization in patients with chronic migraine and medication overuse headache,” published in the March 2024 issue of Neurology by Tokuç et al. Mi...

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