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Effect of Structured Perioperative Education on Postoperative Pain Following Lung Cancer Surgery: A Prospective Non-randomized Interventional Study With 12-Month Follow-Up

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (319+ words) Introduction: Postoperative pain remains a major challenge after lung cancer surgery and may negatively affect recovery, functional status, and quality of life. Structured perioperative educational interventions may improve symptom management and postoperative outcomes. This study evaluated the effect of a…...

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cureus. com > articles > 498727-programmed-intermittent-epidural-bolus-vs-continuous-epidural-infusion-for-labor-analgesia-a-comparative-study-of-maternal-satisfaction-and-breakthrough-pain

Programmed Intermittent Epidural Bolus vs Continuous Epidural Infusion for Labor Analgesia: A Comparative Study of Maternal Satisfaction and Breakthrough Pain

8+ hour, 59+ min ago  (316+ words) Introduction Effective labor analgesia plays a crucial role in improving maternal comfort and the overall childbirth experience. The aim of the present study was to compare maternal satisfaction and breakthrough pain between programmed intermittent epidural bolus (PIEB) and continuous epidural…...

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cureus. com > articles > 498046-evidence-based-conservative-treatment-strategies-for-lumbar-radiculopathy-a-systematic-review

Evidence-Based Conservative Treatment Strategies for Lumbar Radiculopathy: A Systematic Review

10+ hour, 49+ min ago  (418+ words) Lumbar radiculopathy is a prevalent and debilitating spinal condition that causes severe pain, functional impairment, and diminished quality of life. Although conservative treatments are widely recommended as first-line management, establishing their comparative effectiveness remains challenging due to substantial heterogeneity in…...

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cureus. com > articles > 495421-early-physiological-markers-of-wound-healing-as-potential-prognostic-markers-of-long-term-patient-satisfaction-after-upper-eyelid-blepharoplasty-a-comparative-analysis-of-aloe-vera-versus-untreated-controls

Early Physiological Markers of Wound Healing as Potential Prognostic Markers of Long-Term Patient Satisfaction After Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty: A Comparative Analysis of Aloe Vera Versus Untreated Controls

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (375+ words) Background While topical Aloe Vera has been shown to improve wound healing following upper eyelid blepharoplasty, it remains unknown which early physiological markers of healing best predict long-term patient satisfaction. Identifying such predictors could help surgeons counsel patients and optimize…...

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cureus. com > articles > 471351

Efficacy of Dexmedetomidine Added to Ropivacaine for Four-Quadrant Transversus Abdominis Plane Blocks on Hemodynamic Response and Postoperative Analgesia in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

4+ day, 4+ hour ago  (301+ words) Background Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, though minimally invasive, is associated with a significant perioperative stress response and postoperative pain. Ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block is an effective regional analgesic technique, and the addition of adjuvants such as dexmedetomidine may enhance its…...

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cureus. com > articles > 487466-functional-neurology-and-photobiomodulation-as-alternative-non-pharmacologic-treatment-modalities-for-chronic-pain-a-narrative-review

Functional Neurology and Photobiomodulation as Alternative Non-pharmacologic Treatment Modalities for Chronic Pain: A Narrative Review

4+ day, 19+ hour ago  (279+ words) Chronic pain affects many adults worldwide. Its prevalence increases with age, making it an important and growing public health concern. At the neurophysiological level, pain transmission follows a complex neuronal pathway. With repeated activation, this system can become sensitized, contributing…...

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cureus. com > articles > 482447-a-prospective-randomised-comparative-study-of-the-effect-of-propofol-and-sevoflurane-on-liver-and-renal-function-tests-in-patients-undergoing-spine-surgeries

A Prospective Randomised Comparative Study of the Effect of Propofol and Sevoflurane on Liver and Renal Function Tests in Patients Undergoing Spine Surgeries

6+ day, 4+ hour ago  (705+ words) Sumita Kumari " Venkatesha J " Ram Badan Singh " Anurag Sahu Cite this article as: Kumari S, J V, Singh R, et al. (June 04, 2026) A Prospective Randomised Comparative Study of the Effect of Propofol and Sevoflurane on Liver and Renal Function Tests…...

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cureus. com > articles > 491354

Contrast-Permeated Suture Tape in Orthopedic Practice: Imaging Characteristics and Mechanical Performance

6+ day, 19+ hour ago  (507+ words) Suture tapes are widely used in orthopedic procedures, providing superior tissue repair through higher tensile strength than traditional round sutures. Their broad, flat profile makes them especially well-suited for cerclage fixation, distributing pressure over a larger surface area and enhancing…...

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cureus. com > articles > 342420-sedentary-lifestyle-leads-to-increased-osteoarthritis-among-diabetic-patients

Sedentary Lifestyle Leads to Increased Osteoarthritis Among Diabetic Patients

1+ week, 1+ hour ago  (185+ words) Introduction As a disease of aging, osteoarthritis affects many Americans. It can be coincident with diabetes, which can increase the risk of joint degradation needing joint replacement. A lack of physical activity, often concurrently present in type 2 diabetic patients, may…...

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cureus. com > articles > 494393-rethinking-radical-mastectomy-anesthesia-combined-erector-spinae-plane-and-pectoral-nerve-block-type-ii-blocks-in-bullous-chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-without-positive-pressure-ventilation

Rethinking Radical Mastectomy Anesthesia: Combined Erector Spinae Plane and Pectoral Nerve Block Type II Blocks in Bullous Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Without Positive-Pressure Ventilation

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (190+ words) Breast surgery with axillary dissection is traditionally performed under general anesthesia with positive-pressure ventilation. However, in patients with bullous chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), mechanical ventilation may increase the risk of barotrauma and pneumothorax. We report the case of a…...