Resection of a Large Growing Mediastinal Germ Cell Tumor Using a Multidisciplinary Approach by Alison Greene, Lori Wood, Philip Champion, Mathieu Castonguay, Matthias Scheffler, Catherine Deshaies, Jeremy Wood, Daniel French

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Efficacy of preemptive analgesia on acute postoperative pain in children undergoing major orthopedic surgery of the lower extremities by Kim DH, Kim N, Lee JH, Jo M, Choi YS

“…Do-Hyeong Kim, Namo Kim, Jae Hoon Lee, Minju Jo, Yong Seon Choi Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Anesthesia and Pain Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea Background: Children undergoing major orthopedic surgery of the lower extremities can experience severe postoperative pain; yet, the ideal postoperative pain management strategy is unknown. Thus, in this patient population, we investigated the effect of intraoperative epidural infusion of local anesthetic on acute postoperative pain and analgesic consumption. …”
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The relationship between Iranian women’s perception of their birth team’s compliance with medical ethics and their perception of labor pain by Parvin Yadollahi, Leila Bozorgian, Roksana Janghorban

“…The most important aspect of labor pain management is the moral and professional commitment of the health professionals and caregivers involved in creating a pleasant delivery. …”
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Disseminated Candidiasis and Candidemia Caused by <i>Candida palmioleophila</i> in a Green Sea Turtle (<i>Chelonia mydas</i>) by Wen-Lin Wang, Pei-Lun Sun, Chi-Fei Kao, Wen-Ta Li, I-Jiunn Cheng, Pin-Huan Yu

“…The turtle was kept dry-docked for the first 2 months with a placement of a long-term jugular central venous catheter (CVC). Pain management, aggressive antibiotic and anthelmintic therapy, fluid therapy, force feeding, and wound debridement were provided to manage the shell fractures and control bacteremia. …”
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Microvascular decompression and radiofrequency for the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia: a meta-analysis by Li Y, Yang L, Ni J, Dou Z

“…Yan Li,1&ndash;3 Liqiang Yang,1,2 Jiaxiang Ni,1,2 Zhi Dou1,21Department of Pain Management, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, People&rsquo;s Republic of China; 2National Center for Clinical Medicine of Geriatric Diseases, Beijing 100053, People&rsquo;s Republic of China; 3Center for Anesthesiology, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100029, People&rsquo;s Republic of ChinaPurpose: Surgical treatments are used for trigeminal neuralgia (TN) when drug treatment fails. …”
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A comparative study of preoperative ultrasound-guided lumbar erector spine plane block and preoperative ultrasound-guided caudal block for postoperative pain control in pediatric l... by Amany Mohamed Abotaleb, Elsayed Elhamy Negm, Wafaa Madhy Abdelwahed

“…ABSTRACTBackground Erector spinae plane block (ESPB) is a relatively new type of regional anesthesia that has demonstrated efficacy in pain management. The study uses ultrasound (US) guidance to perform the ESPB and evaluates its efficacy and safety compared to the traditional caudal block (CB) in managing postoperative pain in children undergoing lower limb surgeries.Methods This randomized controlled double-blind trial enrolled 50 pediatric cases aged 2–15 years planned for lower limb surgeries. …”
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The effect of GB21 acupressure on pain intensity in the first stage of labor in primiparous women: A randomized controlled trial by Hamideh Torkiyan, Sedigheh Sedigh Mobarakabadi, Reza Heshmat, Alireza Khajavi, Giti Ozgoli

“…Conclusions: In this study, GB21 acupressure was effective in pain relief during labor, hence recommended as a practical, effective, inexpensive, and accessible method for labor pain management.…”
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Recruitment and retention for chronic pain clinical trials: a narrative review by Nan Kennedy, Sarah Nelson, Rebecca N. Jerome, Terri L. Edwards, Mary Stroud, Consuelo H. Wilkins, Paul A. Harris

“…In response to this epidemic, the National Institutes of Health has funded $945 million in research through the Helping to End Addiction Long-term (HEAL) Pain Management Initiative, including funding to the Vanderbilt Recruitment Innovation Center (RIC) to strategize methods to catalyze participant recruitment. …”
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Can ultrasound-guided infraclavicular block be an alternative option for forearm reduction in the emergency department? A prospective randomized study by Erdal Tekin, Muhammed Enes Aydin, Mehmet Cenk Turgut, Selahattin Karagoz, Irem Ates, Elif Oral Ahiskalioglu

“…The aim of this study was to compare procedural sedation and anlagesia (PSA) and IB in the pain management for patients who underwent forearm fracture reduction in the ED. …”
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Traditional acupuncture and laser acupuncture in chronic nonspecific neck pain: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial by Rafaela Peron, Érika Patrícia Rampazo, Richard Eloin Liebano

“…The result of this research will have direct implications for pain management and, consequently, may benefit individuals suffering from nonspecific chronic neck pain. …”
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Age-Related Variations in Postoperative Pain Intensity across 10 Surgical Procedures: A Retrospective Study of Five Hospitals in South Korea by Jong-Ho Kim, Jong-Hee Sohn, Jae-Jun Lee, Young-Suk Kwon

“…In conclusion, age may affect postoperative pain intensity after specific surgeries; however, a comprehensive understanding of the complex interplay between age, surgical intervention, and pain intensity is required. Pain management strategies should consider various factors, including age-related variations.…”
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Care of Bullet-related Injuries: A Cross-sectional Study of Instructions and Prescriptions Provided on Discharge from the Emergency Department by Jane M. Hayes, L.J. Punch, Kristen L. Mueller

“…We queried the electronic health record for patient demographics, insurance status, cause of injury, hospital arrival and discharge timestamps, discharge prescriptions, and documented instructions regarding wound care, pain management, and follow-up plans. We analyzed data using descriptive statistics and chi-square tests. …”
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Optimizing Chest Trauma Management: Strategies and Guidelines by Agron Dogjani, Kastriot Haxhirexha, Arben Gjata, Kastriot Subashi

“…The various management approaches are discussed, ranging from pain management, oxygen therapy, chest tube placement, surgical interventions, cardiac tamponade management, to controlling massive hemorrhage. …”
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Postoperative control of liposuction pain by Marcel Vinicius de Aguiar Menezes, Priscila Teles Archanjo, Raquel Santana Ramos Oliveira, Lúcio Antonio Garcia Dias, José Siqueira Prado, Fernando Vicente de Araujo, Jessica Gonçalves de Queiroz

“…The approach of the various pain pathways, with a combination of different classes of drugs or utilization of spinal block or epidural/general anesthesia can also contribute to pain management. METHODS: A descriptive, prospective, interventional cohort type study was conducted with patients undergoing plastic surgery involving liposuction. …”
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Lung adenocarcinoma concurrent with congenital pulmonary aplasia of the right upper lobe: A case report by Bo Min, Chu-xu Wang, Juan Liu, Li Gong, Cheng-xiang Wang, Xiao-hua Zuo

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Effects of anesthetic adjunctive agents on postoperative cognitive dysfunction in elderly patients undergoing noncardiac surgery: A Bayesian network meta‐analysis by Lichi Xu, Shuxiang Xu, Yuelun Zhang, Yuguang Huang

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A focus on melorheostosis disease: a literature review and case report of femoral-acetabular impingement due to melorheostosis treated with surgical hip osteoplasty by M. Ruggiero, A. Conforti, A. Culcasi, C. Mazzanti, G. Sibahi, N. Rani, S. Sartini

“…This disease represents a true challenge to the physician because of its variability due to location, extension of the affected bone, and involvement of associated soft tissue. Pain management, physical therapy, and surgery may be recommended, depending on the individual case. …”
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Update on Treating Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: A Review of Current US Guidelines with a Focus on the Most Recently Approved Management Options by Mallick-Searle T, Adler JA

“…Other strategies may be used as part of individualized comprehensive pain management plans. This article provides an overview of the most recent US guidelines for managing painful DPN, with a focus on the two most recently approved treatment options (SCS and capsaicin 8% topical system), as well as evidence for using FDA-approved and guideline-supported drugs and devices. …”
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Views and experiences of opioid access amongst palliative care providers and public representatives in a low-resource setting: A qualitative interview study. by Joseph Clark, Naveen Salins, Sunitha Daniel, David C Currow, Lesley Jones, Mark Pearson, Robin Bunton, Joseph Mankel, Christopher Braithwaite, Marianne M Gilchrist, Miriam J Johnson

“…Three themes were identified: 1) Attitudes and awareness: opioid treatments are perceived as end-of-life (last days/weeks) interventions; fears of addiction and misunderstanding of pain management goals limit access. 2) Expected and unexpected inequities: patients/carers from lower socioeconomic strata accept doctor recommendations if opioids are affordable, more educated patients/families have reservations about opioids, delay access and perceive expensive medicines as better. …”
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Severe cerebral edema related to oral methadone: A case report and literature review by Carlos A. Cañas, Ivan Posso-Osorio, Robert Rivera-Londoño, Juan D. Bolaños, Ana M. Granados

“…Introduction: Opioids are widely used for pain management, and increased intracranial pressure (ICP) has been evidenced in some cases. …”
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