Single-shot liposomal bupivacaine in place of rectus sheath catheters to provide non-opiate analgesia after laparotomy: a quality improvement project to reduce the need for ongoing... by Rob Bethune, Neil Smart, Edward Matthews, Pranu Ragatha

“…Opioid-sparing pain management is an integral component of enhanced recovery after colonic and rectal surgery. …”
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Applicability of LC-QToF and Microscopical Tools in Combating the Sophisticated, Economically Motivated Adulteration of Poppy Seeds by Bharathi Avula, Kumar Katragunta, Sebastian John Adams, Yan-Hong Wang, Amar G. Chittiboyina, Ikhlas A. Khan

“…Morphine and codeine are the two principal opiates found in the opium poppy (<i>Papaver somniferum</i> L.) and are therapeutically used for pain management. Poppy seeds with low opiates are primarily used for culinary purposes due to their nutritional and sensory attributes. …”
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The Role of Rehabilitation in the Treatment of Constipation in Oncological Patients by Rita Chiaramonte, Marco Bonfiglio, Salvatore Caramma, Rosaria Condorelli

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Neuropathic pain; what we know and what we should do about it by Peter A. Smith

“…Beyond this, it underlines ongoing refinements in basic science and clinical practice that will engender improved approaches to pain management.…”
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Oral pregabalin as preemptive analgesia and reduces the dose of diclofenac consumption during the postoperative period of gynaecological operation under spinal anaesthesia- a rando... by Ratindra Kumar Barman, Hiranya Kumar Saharia, Ananta Hazarika, Karamchand Basumatary

“…Gabapentinoids are been increasingly being used as preemptive analgesia for postoperative pain management. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to assess if preoperative pregabalin had any effect on postoperative analgesic requirement in patients undergoing hysterectomy under spinal anaesthesia. …”
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Potential New Treatments for Knee OA: A Prospective Review of Registered Trials by Marius Ioniţescu, Dinu Vermeşan, Bogdan Andor, Cristian Dumitrascu, Musab Al-Qatawneh, Vlad Bloanca, Andrei Dumitrascu, Radu Prejbeanu

“…The most researched topic was arthroplasty, with aspects such as implant design changes, cementless fixation, robotic guidance, pain management, and fast track recovery. Intraarticular injections focused on cell therapies with mesenchymal stem cells sourced from adipose tissue, bone marrow, or umbilical cord. …”
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Antinociceptive Effects of Cannabichromene (CBC) in Mice: Insights from von Frey, Tail-Flick, Formalin, and Acetone Tests by Wesley M. Raup-Konsavage, Diana E. Sepulveda, Jian Wang, Nikolay V. Dokholyan, Kent E. Vrana, Nicholas M. Graziane

“…<i>Cannabis sativa</i> contains minor cannabinoids that have potential therapeutic value in pain management. However, detailed experimental evidence for the antinociceptive effects of many of these minor cannabinoids remains lacking. …”
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Design and implementation of a smart Internet of Things chest pain center based on deep learning by Feng Li, Zhongao Bi, Hongzeng Xu, Yunqi Shi, Na Duan, Zhaoyu Li

“…The system enables the construction of intelligent chest pain management through a pre-hospital app, Ultra-Wideband (UWB) positioning, and in-hospital treatment. …”
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Pronator Teres Reflex and the Diagnosis of C6 and C7 Radiculopathy by Arash Babaei-Ghazani, Negar Aflakian, Hamid Reza Fadavi, Ali Babashahi, Maziar Azar, Fariba Afshari-Azar, Hosnieh Soleymanzadeh, Mathieu Boudier-Reveret, Bina Eftekharsadat

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Chronic pelvic pain: from correct diagnosis to adequate therapy by S. A. Rachin, M. N. Sharov, A. V. Zaitsev, A. M. Tynterova, M. V. Nuvakhova, Yu. S. Prokofyeva, R. R. Parsamyan, M. Yu. Maksimova, A. P. Rachin

“…When diagnosing CPP, it is most acceptable to phenotype patients according to the UPOINTS classification.To implement the treatment strategy, it is necessary to adhere to a multidisciplinary personalized approach to pain management with active patient participation. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) occupies an important place in the treatment of CPP. …”
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Effects of opioid-free anaesthesia on postoperative nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (OFA-PONV trial): study protocol for a randomise... by Xiang Yan, Chen Liang, Jia Jiang, Ying Ji, Anshi Wu, Changwei Wei

“…This trial adopts uniformed PONV and perioperative pain management, standardised randomised and blind, clear-cut inclusion and exclusion criteria, and standardised scales to assess the severity of PONV after surgery, the quality of postoperative recovery, and the health status at 6 months. …”
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Bibliometric and Visual Analysis of the Current Status and Trends of Postoperative Pain in Children from 1950&ndash;2021 by Wang C, Liu LD, Bai X

“…Our study offers a better understanding of the current status and knowledge structure of postoperative pain in children and provides a reference for improving postoperative pain management in children in the future.Keywords: bibliometrics, visualization analysis, postoperative pain, children, status, trends…”
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Low-Level Light Therapy in Orthodontic Treatment: A Systematic Review by Francesco Inchingolo, Angelo Michele Inchingolo, Giulia Latini, Gaetano Del Vecchio, Irma Trilli, Laura Ferrante, Gianna Dipalma, Andrea Palermo, Alessio Danilo Inchingolo

“…Many authors agree that LLLT could trigger an enhanced biological reaction next to the tooth in the periodontium, promoting osteoblast proliferation and differentiation, while it could also have a positive impact on bone regeneration and on increasing the rate of tooth movement, enhancing the stability of miniscrews and minimizing the occurrence of root resorption. Regarding pain management during treatment studies, the results have been controversial. …”
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Effects of Telerehabilitation on Pain and Disability in Patients with Chronic Neck Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Geraldine Valenza-Peña, Andrés Calvache-Mateo, Marie Carmen Valenza, María Granados-Santiago, Julia Raya-Benítez, Irene Cabrera-Martos, Esther Díaz-Mohedo

“…These findings support telerehabilitation’s efficacy in pain management. (4) <i>Conclusions</i>: The synthesis of evidence presented in this systematic review and meta-analysis underscores the potential of telerehabilitation as an effective and accessible means of managing chronic neck pain, offering valuable insights for both healthcare practitioners and policymakers in advancing patient-centered care.…”
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Surgical anatomy of microsurgical 3-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion C4–C7 by Domagoj Gajski, Alicia R. Dennis, Kenan I. Arnautovic

“…He had been previously treated conservatively with physical therapy and pain management for 6 months without success. We performed 3-level microsurgical ACDF from C4 to C7. …”
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Implementation and evaluation of a multisite drug usage evaluation program across Australian hospitals - a quality improvement initiative by Robertson Marion B, Maxwell David J, Wai Angela, Pulver Lisa K, Riddell Steven

“…The purpose of this paper is to describe a national DUE methodology used to improve health care delivery across the continuum through multi-faceted intervention involving audit and feedback, academic detailing and system change, and a qualitative assessment of the methodology, as illustrated by the Acute Postoperative Pain Management (APOP) project.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>An established methodology, consisting of a baseline audit of inpatient medical records, structured patient interviews and general practitioner surveys, followed by an educational intervention and follow-up audit, is used. …”
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Respiratory co-infections in COVID-19-positive patients by Rania M Abd El-Halim, Hala Hafez, Ibrahim Albahet, Basma Sherif

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Opioid-free anesthesia in oncologic surgery: the rules of the game by Alessandro De Cassai, Federico Geraldini, Serkan Tulgar, Ali Ahiskalioglu, Edward R. Mariano, Burhan Dost, Pierfrancesco Fusco, Gian Marco Petroni, Fabio Costa, Paolo Navalesi

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Hemorphin-Based Analgesia: A Mechanism of Cupping Technique? by Song C, Wang Q, Song N

“…Changzheng Song,1 Qingwei Wang,2 Nianci Song3 1Erythrocrine Research Initiative of Translational Medicine, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, People’s Republic of China; 2Cancer Therapy Center, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, People’s Republic of China; 3Biodesign Lab, Geriatricare Biorobotics Studio, Baltimore, MD, USACorrespondence: Changzheng Song, Erythrocrine Research Initiative of Translational Medicine, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, N-18877 Jingshi Road, Jinan, 250062, People’s Republic of China, Email songcz@sina.cnBackground and Objective: Cupping is a time-honoured traditional healing modality for pain management and remains favoured by professionals and lay people across several cultures today. …”
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Maximum Pain at Rest in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Elective Thoracic Surgery and the Predictors of Moderate-to-Severe Pain—Secondary Data Analysis by Lucyna Tomaszek, Dariusz Fenikowski, Nina Cież-Piekarczyk, Wioletta Mędrzycka-Dąbrowska

“…Introduction: Pain management among children following thoracic surgery is an area of significant practice variability. …”
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