Pain self-management interventions for community-based patients with advanced cancer: a research programme including the IMPACCT RCT by Michael I Bennett, Matthew J Allsop, Peter Allen, Christine Allmark, Bridgette M Bewick, Kath Black, Alison Blenkinsopp, Julia Brown, S José Closs, Zoe Edwards, Kate Flemming, Marie Fletcher, Robbie Foy, Mary Godfrey, Julia Hackett, Geoff Hall, Suzanne Hartley, Daniel Howdon, Nicholas Hughes, Claire Hulme, Richard Jones, David Meads, Matthew R Mulvey, John O’Dwyer, Sue H Pavitt, Peter Rainey, Diana Robinson, Sally Taylor, Angela Wray, Alexandra Wright-Hughes, Lucy Ziegler

“…Design: A programme of mixed-methods intervention development work leading to a pragmatic multicentre randomised controlled trial of a multicomponent intervention for pain management compared with usual care, including an assessment of cost-effectiveness. …”
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Topical Traditional Chinese Medicines for Cancer Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials by Yihong Liu MMed, Brian H. May PhD, Anna J. Hyde PhD, Yihan He PhD, Xinfeng Guo PhD, Anthony Lin Zhang PhDd, Chuanjian Lu PhD, Charlie Changli Xue PhD, Haibo Zhang PhD

“…The objective of this systematic review is to evaluate the clinical evidence for topically applied CHMs as adjunctive treatments for cancer pain management. Methods: Nine biomedical databases and 4 clinical trial registries were searched for randomized-controlled trials (RCTs) that reported measures of pain and/or quality of life. …”
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Polymorphisms in <i>COMT</i> and <i>OPRM1</i> Collectively Contribute to Chronic Shoulder Pain and Disability in South African Breast Cancer Survivors’ by Firzana Firfirey, Delva Shamley, Alison V. September

“…Chronic shoulder pain and disability is a common adverse effect experienced by >40% of breast cancer survivors (BCS). Pain management protocols for acute and chronic pain include the use of opioids and opioid derivatives. …”
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Virtual reality intervention alleviates dyspnoea in patients recovering from COVID-19 pneumonia by Sophie Betka, Oliver Alan Kannape, Jemina Fasola, Florian Lance, Sylvain Cardin, Aline Schmit, Thomas Similowski, Paola Marina Soccal, Bruno Herbelin, Dan Adler, Olaf Blanke

“…Background Immersive virtual reality (iVR)-based digital therapeutics are gaining clinical attention in the field of pain management. Based on known analogies between pain and dyspnoea, we investigated the effects of visual respiratory feedback on persistent dyspnoea in patients recovering from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pneumonia. …”
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Dimethyl Fumarate (DMF) Alleviated Post-Operative (PO) Pain through the <i>N</i>-Methyl-<span style="font-variant: small-caps">d</span>-Aspartate (NMDA) Receptors by Giovanna Casili, Marika Lanza, Alessia Filippone, Laura Cucinotta, Irene Paterniti, Alberto Repici, Anna Paola Capra, Salvatore Cuzzocrea, Emanuela Esposito, Michela Campolo

“…Thus, DMF administration modulated PO pain, managing NMDA signaling pathways. The results suggest that DMF positively modulated persistent nociception related to PO pain, through predominantly NMDA-receptor-operated calcium channels.…”
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Sex-based analysis of treatment responses in animal models of sepsis: a preclinical systematic review protocol by MengQi Zhang, Dean A. Fergusson, Rahul Sharma, Ciel Khoo, Asher A. Mendelson, Braedon McDonald, Kimberly F. Macala, Neha Sharma, Sean E. Gill, Kirsten M. Fiest, Christian Lehmann, Risa Shorr, Forough Jahandideh, Stephane L. Bourque, Patricia C. Liaw, Alison Fox-Robichaud, Manoj M. Lalu, on behalf of the Canadian Critical Care Translational Biology Group, the Sepsis Canada National Preclinical Sepsis Platform

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Ethnopharmacological uses of fauna among the people of central Punjab, Pakistan by Abdul Majid Khan, Muhammad Altaf, Tanveer Hussain, M. Haroon Hamed, Umaira Safdar, Amina Ayub, Zaibun-nisa Memon, Adnan Hafiz, Sana Ashraf, Muhammad Shoaib Amjad, Muhammad Majeed, Musheerul Hassan, Musheerul Hassan, Rainer W. Bussmann, Rainer W. Bussmann, Arshad Mahmood Abbasi, Mohamed Al-Yafrsi, Hosam O. Elansary, Eman A. Mahmoud

“…These include but are not limited to skin infections, sexual problems, pain management (e.g., in the backbone and joints), eyesight issues, immunity enhancement, cold, weakness, burns, smallpox, wounds, poisoning, muscular pain, arthritis, diabetes, fever, epilepsy, allergies, asthma, herpes, ear pain, paralysis, cough, swelling, cancer, bronchitis, girls’ maturity, and stomach-related problems. …”
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Research on stem cell therapy for spinal cord injury: a bibliometric and visual analysis from 2018–2023 by Ruxing Liu, Ruxing Liu, Bo Peng, Bo Peng, Jie Yuan, Jie Yuan, Jiahao Hu, Jiahao Hu, Jianxin Yang, Nan Shan, Qichao Li, Bin Zhao, Bin Zhao, Chaojian Xu, Chaojian Xu, Yongfeng Wang, Yongfeng Wang

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Efficacy of transscleral Nd:YAG laser cyclophotocoagulation and changes in blood circulation in the eye of patients with absolute glaucoma by P. P. Chechin, O.V. Guzun, N. I. Khramenko, O. A. Peretyagin

“…TS CPC of the ciliary body resulted in pain management in all patients (100%). The IOP level was significantly decreased compared to baseline: by 32%, immediately after TS CPC of the ciliary body and by 23% at 3 months after TS CPC, to 26 (SD 2.85) mmHg and 29.4 (SD 5.44) mmHg, respectively. …”
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Partially brain effects of injection of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells at injury sites in a mouse model of thoracic spinal cord contusion by Haijun Hu, Houqing Long, Zhenxiao Ren, Zhenxiao Ren, Tianhua Liu, Jinghui Xu, Fan Xiao

“…PurposeThe pain caused by spinal cord injury (SCI) poses a major burden on patients, and pain management is becoming a focus of treatment. Few reports have described changes in the brain after SCI. …”
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Barriers to adequate pain control among women with cervical cancer: exploring unmet pain control needs in GhanaAJOG Global Reports at a Glance by Sarah G. Bell, MD, Adu Appiah-Kubi, MBChB, Thomas O. Konney, MD, Augustine Tawiah, MBChB, Samuel Yost, MD, MPH, Emily K. Kobernik, MPH, MS, Emma R. Lawrence, MD, MS

“…The etiologies of the unmet need for pain control included missed opportunities to discuss pain control at clinic visits and patients’ attitudes toward pain management. Financial and access barriers to obtaining pain medications were minimal.…”
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Dexamethasone versus Dexmedetomidine as Adjuvants in Ultrasound Popliteal Sciatic Nerve Block for Hallux Valgus Surgery: A Mono-Centric Retrospective Comparative Study by Coviello A, Iacovazzo C, Cirillo D, Bernasconi A, Marra A, Squillacioti F, Martone M, Garone E, Coppola F, de Siena AU, Vargas M, Servillo G

“…Patients in Group 1 reported a lower degree of interference with sleep (p = 0.001), less interference with daily activities (P = 0.002) and with the affective sphere (P = 0.015) along with a more satisfactory postoperative pain management (p < 0.001) as compared to Group 2.Conclusion: No significant differences were observed in the duration of motor and sensory blockade between patients in both groups. …”
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Improving Access to Care for Patients Taking Opioids for Chronic Pain: Recommendations from a Modified Delphi Panel in Michigan by Kehne A, Bernstein SJ, Thomas J, Bicket MC, Bohnert ASB, Madden EF, Powell VD, Lagisetty P

“…Four recommendations addressed racial inequities (theme average = 7.2/11), such as standardizing pain management protocols to reduce treatment disparities.Conclusion: Panelists indicated reimbursement should incentivize traditionally lower-paying evidence-based pain care, but multiple strategies may be needed to meaningfully expand access.Keywords: long-term opioid therapy, pain care access, reimbursement models, expert panel…”
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Rheumatic tricuspid valve disease: Repair versus Replacement by Ahmed M. Elwakeel*, Ashraf A.H. El Midany, Ismail N. El-Sokkary, Mohamed El-Hossiny Mahmoud, Bahaa A. Elkhonezy, Haytham M. Abdelmoaty, Mohammed Wael Badawi, Tamer Hikal, Mohamed H. Ahmed, Ahmed A. Khaled, Mohammed E. ElSaid, Ibrahim K. Gamil, Mahmoud khadrawy, Mahmoud Elwakeel, Eman Mahmoud, Ahmed H. Lamloom

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Exploring the link between self-management of migraine and emotional wellbeing: a cross-sectional study of community-dwelling migraine sufferers by Nicola Filzmoser, Iman Webber, Gabriele Kerr, Aos Alaa, Marie Iine El Asmar, Manisha Karki, Eva Riboli-Sasco, Austen El-Osta

“…Perception of the effectiveness of those techniques is high, whereas perception of interventions that target the emotional or psychological components of chronic pain management (keeping a mood diary, and mental health support) is mixed. …”
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Topical anesthetics for needle-related pain in adults and children (TOPIC): a mini-review by Sylvie Le May, Sylvie Le May, Sylvie Le May, Wenjia Wu, Wenjia Wu, Wenjia Wu, Maxime Francoeur, Philippe Dodin, Evelyne Doyon-Trottier, Evelyne Doyon-Trottier, Nicole Hung, Nicole Hung, Estelle Guingo, Estelle Guingo, An Kateri Vu, Annie Sylfra, Laurence Lessard, Stephany Cara-Slavich, Stephany Cara-Slavich, Kathryn DeKoven, Kathryn DeKoven

“…However, physiological characteristics associated with stress/anxiety and on cannulation success rate were reported and did not show statistical significance.ConclusionLittle to no evidence regarding the most efficient cream between liposomal lidocaine and tetracaine hydrochloride for pain management during needle-related procedures was found. …”
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Effects of Patient-Controlled Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation on Cancer Induced Bone Pain Relief in Patients with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Study Protocol for a Ra... by Lyu Z, Shen Q, Tian S, Gong L, Lou H, Bao G, Wu Z, Lu C, Zhang W, Huang R, Ji C, Zheng S, Pan W, Ying Y, Jin J, Liang Y

“…Zhengyi Lyu,1,&ast; Qiongying Shen,1,&ast; Shuxin Tian,1,&ast; Liyan Gong,2 Haizhou Lou,3 Guanai Bao,2 Zhuoxuan Wu,3 Chao Lu,2 Weiping Zhang,4 Rui Huang,5 Conghua Ji,6 Siyi Zheng,1 Wei Pan,1 Yinyin Ying,4 Jianwei Jin,4 Yi Liang4 1The Third Clinical Medical College of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China; 2Zhejiang Cancer Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Medical Oncology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China; 4Department of Acupuncture, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China; 5Department of Acupuncture and Tuina, Wenzhou Central Hospital, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China; 6Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Yi Liang, Department of Acupuncture, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, 219 Moganshan Road, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310053, People’s Republic of China, Email liangyiwww@126.comBackground: Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation (TEAS) therapy opens up the possibility for individuals with Cancer-induced bone pain (CIBP) to receive a home-based, patient-controlled approach to pain management. The aim of this study is designed to evaluate the efficacy of patient-controlled TEAS (PC-TEAS) for relieving CIBP in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).Methods/Design: This is a study protocol for a prospective, triple-blind, randomized controlled trial. …”
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Ultrasound guided erector spinae plane block for postoperative analgesia after augmentation mammoplasty: case series by Başak Altıparmak, Melike Korkmaz Toker, Ali İhsan Uysal, Semra Gümüş Demirbilek

“…In this case series, we present the successful pain management of six patients with ultrasound-guided Erector Spinae Plane block after augmentation mammoplasty. …”
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A feasibility study to develop and test a Spanish patient and provider intervention for managing osteoarthritis in Hispanic/Latino adults (PRIMO-Latino) by Leonor Corsino, Cynthia J. Coffman, Catherine Stanwyck, Eugene Z. Oddone, Hayden B. Bosworth, Ranee Chatterjee, Amy S. Jeffreys, Rowena J. Dolor, Kelli D. Allen

“…The 12-month patient intervention focused on physical activity, weight management, and cognitive behavioral pain management skills. The patient intervention was delivered via telephone with calls scheduled twice per month for the first 6 months, then monthly for the last 6 months (18 sessions). …”
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Literature Characteristics and Outcome Measures of Randomized Controlled Trials of Oral Traditional Chinese Medicine in Treatment of Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmo... by WANG Jing, WANG Hui, SONG Shiqun, JI Guanghe, GUO Yakun, YAO Danning, ZHAO Shuhan, LI Duoduo, XIA Ruyu, ZHANG Lishan

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