Comparison of Intraoperative Low-Dose Ketodex and Fentanyl Infusion for Postoperative Analgesia In Spine Surgery: A Prospective Randomized Double-Blind Study by Priya Thappa, Nidhi Singh, Ankur Luthra, Pruthviraj Deshpande, Rajeev Chauhan, Shyam C. Meena, Vishal Kumar, Navneet Singla

“…Overview of Literature Adequate pain management following spine surgeries is crucial. …”
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High Pain Intensity is a Risk Factor of Non-Resolving TMD: A Three-Year Follow-Up of a Patient Group in a Norwegian Interdisciplinary Evaluation Program by Staniszewski K, Willassen L, Berge T, Johansson A, Schjødt B, Rosen A

“…Kordian Staniszewski,1 Lisa Willassen,1 Trond Berge,1,2 Anders Johansson,1,2 Borrik Schjødt,3 Annika Rosen1,2 1Department of Clinical Dentistry, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway; 2Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway; 3Centre for Pain Management and Palliative Care, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, NorwayCorrespondence: Kordian Staniszewski, Department of Clinical Dentistry University of Bergen, Årstadveien 19, Bergen, 5009, Norway, Tel +47 47602632, Email Kordian.staniszewski@uib.noPurpose: To investigate the outcome of patients with long-term refractory temporomandibular disorders (TMD) three years after a Norwegian interdisciplinary evaluation program with attention to patient satisfaction, function, pain, and psychosocial variables.Patients and Methods: The study population consisted of 60 long-term refractory TMD patients who were investigated by a Norwegian interdisciplinary team. …”
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Reliability and Validity of UNESP-Botucatu Cattle Pain Scale and Cow Pain Scale in <i>Bos taurus</i> and <i>Bos indicus</i> Bulls to Assess Postoperative Pain of Surgical Orchiecto... by Rubia M. Tomacheuski, Alice R. Oliveira, Pedro H. E. Trindade, Flávia A. Oliveira, César P. Candido, Francisco J. Teixeira Neto, Paulo V. Steagall, Stelio P. L. Luna

“…Pain assessment guides decision-making in pain management and improves animal welfare. We aimed to investigate the reliability and validity of the UNESP-Botucatu cattle pain scale (UCAPS) and the cow pain scale (CPS) for postoperative pain assessment in <i>Bos taurus</i> (Angus) and <i>Bos indicus</i> (Nelore) bulls after castration. …”
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Feasibility and Acceptability of Music Imagery and Listening Interventions for Analgesia: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial by Kristin M Story, Dawn M Bravata, Sheri L Robb, Sally Wasmuth, James E Slaven, Leah Whitmire, Barry Barker, Tetla Menen, Matthew J Bair

“…Music imagery and music listening interventions have shown promise as effective nonpharmacological options for pain management. However, most studies have focused on acute pain, passive music experiences, and in-person delivery. …”
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Virtual Reality in Clinical Nursing Practice Over the Past 10 Years: Umbrella Review of Meta-Analyses by Yanjie Hu, Xingzhu Yuan, Peiling Ye, Chengting Chang, Yue Han Hu, Weihua Zhang, Ka Li

“… Abstract BackgroundVirtual reality (VR) has shown promising levels of effectiveness in nursing education, pain management, and rehabilitation. However, meta-analyses have discussed the effects of VR usage in nursing unilaterally and inconsistently, and the evidence base is diffuse and varied. …”
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Application of AI in in Multilevel Pain Assessment Using Facial Images: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Jian Huo, Yan Yu, Wei Lin, Anmin Hu, Chaoran Wu

“… BackgroundThe continuous monitoring and recording of patients’ pain status is a major problem in current research on postoperative pain management. In the large number of original or review articles focusing on different approaches for pain assessment, many researchers have investigated how computer vision (CV) can help by capturing facial expressions. …”
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Day Case Local Anaesthetic Thoracoscopy: Experience from 2 District General Hospitals in the United Kingdom by Megan Turner, Felicity Craighead, Joseph Donald MacKenzie, Avinash Aujayeb

“…Two patients developed pneumonia requiring admission and one patient required admission for pain management. The median number of days for which the IPCs remained in situ was 78.5 days (IQR 95). …”
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Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in chronic pain : implications of new data for clinical practice by Ho, Kok Yuen, Gwee, Kok Ann, Cheng, Yew Kuang, Yoon, Kam Hon, Hee, Hwan Tak, Abdul Razakjr Omar

“…COX2-selective and nonselective (ns) nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are widely used for chronic pain management. There are marked differences in the risk of adverse gastrointestinal (GI) and cardiovascular (CV) events among different NSAIDs. …”
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Can a brief online interdisciplinary program enhance the understanding of musculoskeletal pain amongst primary care staff? A prospective study by Ng, Khim Siong, Goh, Bandy Qiuling, Tang, Woh Peng, Lee, Angela Wing Yan, Lee, Samantha, Koh, Kim Hwee, Shah, Mitesh

“…Background: Primary care staff do not provide consistent education on musculoskeletal pain management to patients in accordance with the recommendations of clinical practice guidelines. …”
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Pregabalin for acute and chronic pain in adults. by Moore, R, Straube, S, Wiffen, P, Derry, S, McQuay, H

“…BACKGROUND: Antiepileptic drugs have been used in pain management since the 1960s. Pregabalin is a recently developed antiepileptic drug also used in management of chronic neuropathic pain conditions. …”

Pregabalin for acute and chronic pain in adults. by Moore, R, Straube, S, Wiffen, P, Derry, S, McQuay, H

“…BACKGROUND: Antiepileptic drugs have been used in pain management since the 1960s. Pregabalin is a recently developed antiepileptic drug also used in management of chronic neuropathic pain conditions. …”

Gabapentin for chronic neuropathic pain and fibromyalgia in adults. by Moore, R, Wiffen, P, Derry, S, McQuay, H

“…OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the analgesic effectiveness and adverse effects of gabapentin for chronic neuropathic pain management. SEARCH STRATEGY: We identified randomised trials of gabapentin in acute, chronic or cancer pain from MEDLINE, EMBASE, and CENTRAL. …”

Individualised Placement and Support (IPS) for people unemployed with chronic pain: a feasibility study by Linaker, C, Fraser, S, Price, C, Maguire, N, Little, P, Madan, I, Pinedo Villanueva, R, Coggon, D, Cooper, C, Ntani, G, Walker-Bone, K

“…</p> <p><strong>INTERVENTION:</strong> An IPS programme integrated with a personalised, responsive pain management plan, backed up by communication with the GP and rapid access to community-based pain services.…”

PREVENTION OF HYPERALGESIA IN CHILDREN WHEN USING VARIOUS ANESTHESIA TECHNIQUES by Я. Семкович, Д. Дмитрієв

“…Opioid-induced hyperalgesia is characterized by a paradoxical response whereby a patient receiving opioids for pain management could actually become more sensitive to certain painful stimuli. …”
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Opioids in geriatric units in 14 Belgian hospitals: prevalence, dosage and associated factors by Wim Henri Janssens, Nele J. Van Den Noortgate, Veerle Mouton, Peter Desmet, Katrien Van Puyvelde, Elke Steen, Caroline Maere, Katlijn Van Mulders, Eva De Raes, Julien Dekoninck, Celine Kympers, Bart Werbrouck, Jozefien Delaere, Ruth D. Piers

“…It is not clear whether this reflects under- or overtreatment, but these results can serve as a benchmark for geriatric units to guide future pain management practices. The utilization of transdermal fentanyl and buprenorphine, resulting in higher doses of morphine equivalent, poses significant risks for side effects.…”
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Nonpharmacological pain relief for labour pain: knowledge, attitude, and barriers among obstetric care providers by Heba Abdel-Fatah Ibrahim, Majed Said Alshahrani, Amlak Jaber Al-Qinnah, Wafaa Taha Elgzar

“…The majority (85.5%) of the participants had a positive attitude toward NPPR in labour pain management, with the mean scores ranging from 3.55–4.23 for all sub-items. …”
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Examining the Type, Quality, and Content of Web-Based Information for People With Chronic Pain Interested in Spinal Cord Stimulation: Social Listening Study by Maarten Moens, Leen Van Doorslaer, Maxime Billot, Edgard Eeckman, Manuel Roulaud, Philippe Rigoard, Maaike Fobelets, Lisa Goudman

“…The first theme of pain and the burden of pain (1274/8886, 14.34% coding references) explained about pain, pain management, individual impact of pain, and patient experiences. …”
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Transcranial magnetic stimulation for the treatment of chronic low back pain: a narrative review by Camille Olechowski, Maricar Gener, Rohit Aiyer, Nicholas Mischel

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Psychophysiologic Symptom Relief Therapy for Post-Acute Sequelae of Coronavirus Disease 2019 by Michael Donnino, MD, Patricia Howard, BS, Shivani Mehta, BA, Jeremy Silverman, BA, Maria J. Cabrera, BA, Jolin B. Yamin, PhD, Lakshman Balaji, MPH, Katherine M. Berg, MD, Stanley Heydrick, PhD, Robert Edwards, PhD, Anne V. Grossestreuer, PhD, MSc

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The uniportal VATS in the treatment of stage II pleural empyema: a safe and effective approach for adults and elderly patients—a single-center experience and literature review by Claudio Luciani, Andrea Scacchi, Roberto Vaschetti, Giancarlo Di Marzo, Ilaria Fatica, Micaela Cappuccio, Germano Guerra, Graziano Ceccarelli, Pasquale Avella, Aldo Rocca

“…In the last years, the minimally invasive surgical revolution involved also thoracic surgery allowing the same outcomes in terms of safety and effectiveness combined to better pain management and early discharge. The aim of this study is to demonstrate through our experience on uniportal-video-assisted thoracoscopy (u-VATS) the effectiveness and safety of its approach in treatment of stage II PE. …”
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