Clinical efficacy of an ultrasound-guided bilateral rectus sheath block for umbilical hernia repair in calves: A prospective randomized trial by Fabiana Micieli, Jacopo Guccione, Giovanni Della Valle, Maria Chiara Alterisio, Paolo Ciaramella, Giancarlo Vesce, Ludovica Chiavaccini

“…IntroductionSurgical umbilical hernia repair is a frequent procedure in newborn calves, requiring mandatory pain management. This study aimed to develop an ultrasound-guided rectus sheath block (RSB) and to evaluate its clinical efficacy in calves undergoing umbilical herniorrhaphy under general field anesthesia.MethodsGross and ultrasound anatomy of the ventral abdomen and the diffusion of a new methylene blue solution after injection within the rectus sheath were described in seven fresh calf cadavers. …”
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Global research trends of acupuncture therapy on cancer pain: A bibliometric and visualized study by Chunyu Li, Can Zhao, Jingjing Zhao, Min Wang, Furong Luo, Jianwei Zhou

“…It is necessary to evaluate the global scientific output of research in this field, and shed light on the direction of clinical cancer pain management in the future.MethodsResearch publications regarding acupuncture on cancer pain from inception to 2022 were downloaded from the Web of Science Core Collection. …”
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“I can't cry on cue”: Exploring distress experiences of persons with sickle cell by Janet E. Childerhose, Brent Emerson, Andrew Schamess, Jacqueline Caputo, Marcus Williams, Maryanna D. Klatt

“…Our analysis identified four themes: (1) Pain has performative features, (2) Stigma and racism surround care, (3) Sickle cell is a neglected disease, and (4) Participants lack control over their pain management plan. Researchers may wish to consider how these settings can foster distress, and providers may wish to adopt participant recommendations to reduce distress associated with seeking pain treatment in acute care settings.…”
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Knowledge and appropriateness of care of family physicians and physiotherapists in the management of shoulder pain: a survey study in the province of Quebec, Canada by Véronique Lowry, Patrick Lavigne, Diana Zidarov, Kadija Perreault, Jean-Sébastien Roy, François Desmeules

“…This survey evaluated physiotherapists (PTs) and family physicians' (FPs) knowledge and appropriateness of care in shoulder pain management. Methods A survey sent to PTs and FPs in the province of Quebec, Canada presented four clinical vignettes with cases of rotator cuff (RC) tendinopathy, acute full-thickness RC tear, adhesive capsulitis and traumatic anterior glenohumeral instability. …”
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Virtual reality mobility for burn patients (VR‐MOBILE): A within‐subject‐controlled trial protocol by Sylvie Le May, Christine Genest, Maxime Francoeur, Nicole Hung, Estelle Guingo, Christelle Khadra, Melanie Noel, Julie Paquette, Andrée‐Anne Roy

“…Unfortunately, nonpharmacological methods are rarely combined with pharmacological treatments despite evidence showing that distraction can serve as an effective method for pain management and can potentially decrease analgesic requirements in other painful medical procedures. …”
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Treatment of Chronic Pain in Patients with Osteoarthritis of the Hip and Knee with a Combination of Hydroxytyrosol, Omega 3 Fatty Acids and Curcumin: Results of a Pilot Study by Fernando Madero López, Lucinda Velázquez Alonso, Daniel Clemente Garulo, Juan Carlos López Robledillo

“…It is estimated that 14% of the elderly population routinely use NSAIDs for pain management, not without serious adverse effects. …”
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Screening and management of sleep disorders in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome: a French multicentred, prospective, observational study protocol (FIBOBS) by Marlene Bonnefoi, Victoria Haas, Maria Livia Fantini, Emilie Gadea, Gilbert Andre, Pauline Petitjean, Eva Geraud, Christelle Creac'h, Christèle Perez

“…Patients with FMS visiting for a first consultation or follow-up (if they have already been followed up for less than a year with a pain management service) will be included after giving their informed consent. …”
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Exploring the Holistic Needs of People Living with Cancer in Care Homes: An Integrative Review by Stephanie Craig, Yanting Cao, James McMahon, Tara Anderson, Patrick Stark, Christine Brown Wilson, Laura Creighton, Silvia Gonella, Laura Bavelaar, Karolina Vlčková, Gary Mitchell

“…Physical needs encompassed pain management, symptom control, and nutrition, while psychological needs involved social support, emotional well-being, and mental health care. …”
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Oxytocin, a Novel Treatment for Methamphetamine Use Disorder by Amber N. Edinoff, Elliot Thompson, Chandler E. Merriman, Mark R. Alvarez, E. Saunders Alpaugh, Elyse M. Cornett, Kevin S. Murnane, Rachel L. Kozinn, Mila Shah-Bruce, Adam M. Kaye, Alan D. Kaye

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Effectiveness of Thoracic Wall Blocks in Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery, a Network Meta-Analysis by Scorsese G, Jin Z, Greenspan S, Seiter C, Jiang Y, Huang MB, Lin J

“…Giacomo Scorsese,1,* Zhaosheng Jin,1,* Seth Greenspan,1 Christopher Seiter,1 Yujie Jiang,1,2 Michael B Huang,3 Jun Lin1 1Department of Anesthesiology, Stony Brook University Health Science Center, Stony Brook, NY, 11794-8480, USA; 2Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 98195-6540, USA; 3Health Sciences Library, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, 11794-8034, USA*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Giacomo Scorsese, Department of Anesthesiology, Stony Brook University Health Science Center, Stony Brook, NY, USA, Tel +1631637-1457, Fax +1631444-2907, Email Scorseseg@gmail.comIntroduction: Thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA) and thoracic paravertebral blocks (PVB) are well-established techniques for pain management in thoracotomy. Here, we examine the efficacy of various thoracic fascial plane blocks vs TEA and PVB for intraoperative and postoperative analgesia for video assisted thoracoscopy surgery (VATS) with network meta-analysis.Methods: A search for prospective randomized control studies using adult patients undergoing VATS with general anesthesia. …”
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Laser Therapy in Perianal Fistulas by Mircea Sandor, Maur Sebastian Horgos, Ioan Lucian Borza, Rodica Negrean, Mihai Botea, Szuhai Erika Bimbo, Anca Huniadi, Liliana Sachelarie, Loredana Liliana Hurjui, Irina Mihaela Jemnoschi Hreniuc

“…It is highly effective in speeding up healing and pain management (3) Results: Transcutaneous high-intensity laser therapy of perianal fistulas proved effective with a promising positive impact on both symptomatology and local signs in the study group. …”
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Performance Assessment of a Commercial Continuous-Wave Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Tissue Oximeter for Suitability for Use in an International, Multi-Center Clinical Trial by Lorenzo Cortese, Marta Zanoletti, Umut Karadeniz, Marco Pagliazzi, M. Atif Yaqub, David R. Busch, Jaume Mesquida, Turgut Durduran

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Effects of routine procedures on salivary cortisol in mechanically ventilated neonates by Wanting Li, Huiyue Zhang, Xianghui Huang, Ruming Ye, Ying Lin

“…The changes in salivary cortisol concentration in mechanically ventilated NICU patients during routine procedures were monitored to provide reference and guidance for pain management. 80 mechanically ventilated neonates in the hospital from Sep 2021 to Mar 2022 were selected. …”
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Oral Cancer Pain Includes Thermal Allodynia That May Be Attenuated by Chronic Alcohol Consumption by Cara B. Gonzales, Jorge J. De La Chapa, Amol M. Patwardhan, Kenneth M. Hargreaves

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Prescription quantity and duration predict progression from acute to chronic opioid use in opioid-naïve Medicaid patients by Drake G. Johnson, Vy Thuy Ho, Jennifer M. Hah, Keith Humphreys, Ian Carroll, Catherine Curtin, Steven M. Asch, Tina Hernandez-Boussard

“…However, the current standard for postoperative pain management often doesn’t account for previous opioid use and/or misuse. …”
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Perceptions and behaviour of pregnant women in socioeconomic deprivation in rural areas. A qualitative study in France by Aurélie Cabaillot, Marine Lavarenne, Julie Vaure Chiffre, Frédéric Tessieres, Mathilde Vicard Olagne, Catherine Laporte, Philippe Vorilhon

“…Perceptions of birth preparation and parenting sessions were often limited to advice on pain management. Due to their affiliation with their rural area or their choice of lifestyle, the women complained only minimally. …”
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Can patient and fracture factors predict opioid dependence following upper extremity fractures?: a retrospective review by Vani Janaki Sabesan, Kiran Chatha, Lucas Goss, Claudia Ghisa, Gregory Gilot

“…Abstract Background Since the early 1990s, opioids have been used as a mainstay for pain management surrounding fracture injuries. As opioid dependence has become a major public health issue, it is important to understand what factors can leave patients vulnerable. …”
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Role matters in understanding ‘quality’ in palliative care: a qualitative analysis of patient, caregiver and practitioner perspectives by Karleen Giannitrapani, Karl Lorenz, Charlotta Lindvall, Anne Walling, Laura M Holdsworth, Raziel C Gamboa, Claire O’Hanlon, Nainwant Singh

“…Panel transcripts were analysed thematically using a matrix approach to examine perceptions and experiences of quality.Setting Discussions were framed within the context of advanced cancer care and palliative care.Participants The patient–caregiver panel had 9 patients with current or a history of cancer and caregivers, and the practitioner panel had 10 expert practitioners representing fields of oncology, primary care, social work, palliative care, nursing, pain management and ethics.Results Our analysis identified three thematic categories for understanding quality common across both groups and nine subthemes within those categories. …”
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Effect of inspiratory muscle training on hypoxemia in obese patients undergoing painless gastroscopy: protocol for a single-center, double-blind, randomized controlled trial by Lijuan Yan, Xiao Wang, Kairong Du, Ying Liang

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A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial on the role of preemptive analgesia with acetaminophen [paracetamol] in reducing headache following electroconvulsive therapy [... by Amila Isuru, Asiri Rodrigo, Chamara Wijesinghe, Dileepa Ediriweera, Shan Premadasa, Carmel Wijesekara, Lalith Kuruppuarachchi

“…Preemptive analgesia is effective in post-surgical pain management. The most commonly used analgesic is acetaminophen (paracetamol). …”
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