Is Teriparatide Superior in Treating Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures in Comparison to Bisphosphonates Treatment Alone: A 2-Year Retrospective Analysis by Vishnu Vikraman Nair, Vishal Kundnani, Abhijith Shetty, Manikant Anand, Mukul Jain, Nikhil Dewnany

“…Purpose This study aimed to compare the efficacy of bisphosphonates and teriparatide in the management of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures with regard to pain management, prevention of nonunion, and radiological as well as clinical outcomes. …”
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The Current Status of the Use of Internet Hospitals for Outpatients With Pain: Retrospective Study by Ling Sang, Li Song

“…ConclusionsInternet hospitals are flourishing as a more efficient and promising method of pain management and follow-up for patients with pain outside the hospital. …”
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Development and expansion of a pediatric transitional pain service to prevent complex chronic pain by Lisa Isaac, Lisa Isaac, Brittany N. Rosenbloom, Jennifer Tyrrell, Jennifer Tyrrell, Danielle A. Ruskin, Kathryn A. Birnie, Kathryn A. Birnie

“…A novel pediatric Transitional Pain Service (pTPS) at the Hospital for Sick Children was established to address four main areas of need, which the authors will describe in more detail: (1) provide comprehensive multi-modal pain management and prevention techniques to children at-risk for the development of chronic pain, (2) provide opioid stewardship for children at-risk for chronic pain and their families at home after discharge, (3) facilitate continuity of pain care for children across transitions between inpatient and outpatient care settings, and (4) support caregivers to manage their child's pain at home. …”
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Identifying Required Data Elements for Designing A Mobile-Based Application for Self-Care of Women Living with Endometriosis by Zahra Seyfi, Fateme Salehi, Shahrbanoo Pahlevanynejad, Jaleh Shoshtarian Malak, Reza Safdari

“…The elements were classified into six categories including electronic health record, educational materials, follow-up, pain management, nutritional diet, and lifestyle. All data elements except “using traditional opioids/drugs” were verified. …”
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Modified Continuous Arthroscopy-Guided Suprascapular Nerve Block for Postoperative Pain Control Following Rotator Cuff Repair: Surgical Technique by Maslah Idiris Ali, M.D., Yiyong Tang, M.D., Jingyi Hou, M.D., Yi Long, M.D., Chuanhai Zhou, M.D., Zhiling Wang, M.D., Rui Yang, M.D., Ph.D.

“…Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair is one of the most painful surgical procedures; patients complain of pain especially during the first 48 hours postoperatively. Pain management is an essential goal to reduce the demand for analgesic agents and patient discomfort. …”
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Current Treatment Concepts for Extra-Abdominal Desmoid-Type Fibromatosis: A Narrative Review by Yong-Suk Lee, Min Wook Joo, Seung-Han Shin, Sungan Hong, Yang-Guk Chung

“…Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are utilized primarily for pain management.…”
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Parotid gland masses: outcomes in the pediatric age group by Alaa Younes, Mohammad Fouad Taher, Iman Sidhom, Wael Zekri, Iman Zaky, Habiba Elfendy, Azza Niazy Taher, Suzan Adlan Khedr, Rana Gamal, Gehad Ahmed

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The postoperative analgesic efficacy of different regional anesthesia techniques in breast cancer surgery: A network meta-analysis by Ran An, Dan Wang, Xiao-Long Liang, Qi Chen, Qian-Yun Pang, Hong Liang Liu, Hong Liang Liu

“…BackgroundRegional anesthesia have been successfully performed for pain management in breast cancer surgery, but it is unclear which is the best regional anesthesia technique. …”
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The antinociceptive activity and mechanism of action of cannabigerol by Yuting Wen, Zefeng Wang, Rui Zhang, Yuying Zhu, Guoqiang Lin, Ruixiang Li, Jiange Zhang

“…Overall, this study indicates that CBG is promising for developing a transdermal dosage for pain management.…”
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Nociceptive Flexion Reflex Threshold is No Suitable Marker for Diagnosing Opioid-Induced Hyperalgesia by Trübenbacher L, Lindenberg N, Graf BM, Backmund M, Unglaub W, Lassen CL

“…Further research, with special focus on patients’ adjuvant medication, should be conducted in the future, to facilitate diagnosis of OIH and provide appropriate pain management for maintenance patients.Keywords: hyperalgesia, analgesics, opioid, substance-related disorders, methadone, buprenorphine…”
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A qualitative Study on women’s experiences of Intrapartum Care at Tamale Teaching Hospital, Ghana. by Agani Afaya, Vida N. Yakong, Richard A. Afaya, Solomon M. Salia, Peter Adatara, Anthony K. Kuug, Flex K. Nyande

“…Participants’ experiences of nursing/midwifery care during birth were influenced by reception and respect, provision of information, technical skill, providers’ behavior, pain management and availability of nurses/midwives. …”
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The impact of chronic pain on direct medical utilization and costs in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by Roberts MH, Mapel DW, Thomson HN

“…Total direct medical costs among COPD patients who have chronic pain are more than double those of COPD patients without chronic pain. Pain management may be an opportunity for better and more cost-effective care for COPD patients. …”
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Improvement Effect of Soyeom Pharmacopuncture on Gout via NLRP3 Inflammasome Regulation by Sung Wook Kim, Jun Ho Lee, Hyeonjin Kim, Seong Hoon Lee, Dajeong Jeong, Hyuk Soon Kim, Cheol-Jung Lee, Dae Yong Kim, Tae Han Yook, Gabsik Yang

“…Soyeom pharmacopuncture is one treatment method that has been traditionally used for pain management in Oriental medicine. However, studies on its effect in reducing gout pain have been insufficient. …”
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Electroacupuncture for the treatment of cancer pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials by Junning Zhang, Junning Zhang, Weizhen Wu, Yuehan Ren, Yi Yuan, Liqun Jia

“…ObjectiveThis paper aims to review the current evidence on electroacupuncture as an effective and safe therapy for cancer pain management.MethodsFive databases were searched from their inception through November 11, 2022. …”
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LC-MS/MS assisted biomonitoring of ropivacaine and 3-OH-ropivacaine after plane block anesthesia for cardiac device implantation by Mihaela Butiulca, Mihaela Butiulca, Lenard Farczadi, Camil Eugen Vari, Silvia Imre, Silvia Imre, Mihai Pui, Alexandra Lazar, Alexandra Lazar

“…Introduction: Ropivacaine is a popular local anesthetic used for regional anesthesia or for pain management. Although designed as an enantiomerically pure drug, an aspect that reduces the adverse effects, its toxicological effects are still a risk. …”
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Pain severity at emergency department discharge as a predictor for chronification of pain by Stephanie F.H. ten Doesschate, T. Martijn Kuijper, Seppe S.H.A. Koopman, Sander Mol, Linda Colen-Kroon, Vanessa V. Brown

“…Introduction:. Inadequate pain management remains a problem in the emergency department (ED) and might increase the risk of chronic pain. …”
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Transforming traditional physiotherapy hands-on skills teaching into video-based learning by Helena Luginbuehl, Sabine Nabecker, Robert Greif, Stefan Zuber, Irene Koenig, Slavko Rogan

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Disulfiram Abrogates Morphine Tolerance—A Possible Role of µ-Opioid Receptor-Related G-Protein Activation in the Striatum by Anna de Corde-Skurska, Pawel Krzascik, Anna Lesniak, Mariusz Sacharczuk, Lukasz Nagraba, Magdalena Bujalska-Zadrozny

“…One of the key strategies for effective pain management involves delaying analgesic tolerance. …”
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Efficacy and safety of Sri Lankan traditional medicine regimen for knee osteoarthritis: study protocol for an open-label, active comparator, randomized controlled trial by Himalee De Silva, Pathirage Kamal Perera, Saroj Jayasinghe, Shreenika De Silva Weliange

“…The aim of this study is to compare the efficacy and safety of STM regimen for KOA in comparison to recommended conventional pain management therapy over a period of 8 weeks on relieving the condition. …”
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EFFECTIVENESS ENHANCED RECOVERY AFTER CAESAREAN SURGERY (ERACS) ON CONSCIOUS RECOVERY TIME IN SECTIO CAESAREA PATIENTS IN THE RECOVERY ROOM OF RSAD TK. II UDAYANA by Yustina Ni Putu Yusniawati, Emanuel Ileatan Lewar, I Gade Agus Shuarsedana Putra, I Gusti Ayu Nandita Arta Putri

“…ERACS is a good method of pain management by reducing opioid use by 30-50 percent and using intravenous fluid therapy and a good combination of anti-nausea drugs. …”
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