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Erector Spinae Block Opioid Sparing in Hernia Repair
2+ week, 3+ day ago (145+ words) Originally published by our sister publication General Surgery News CHICAGO'Although use of the erector spinae plane block reduces opioid consumption following laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair, the novel nerve block has a nominal impact on pain reduction after open repair, according…...
More Research Needed Exploring Link Between Pediatric Autism, Chronic Pain
1+ year, 2+ week ago (366+ words) Pediatric patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are often underrepresented in pain trials, even though chronic pain is more prevalent in people with autism. In the past, researchers found psychological, physical and pharmacologic therapies are required to ensure treatment is…...
Negative Expectations May Have Stronger, Longer-Lasting Impact on Pain Than Positive Ones
1+ year, 3+ day ago (353+ words) Negative expectations may have a longer impact on pain perception than positive expectations or placebo effects, according to new research. In a recent study, investigators found that the "nocebo effect," when an individual has negative expectations, resulted in more intense…...
Chronic Marijuana Use May Aggravate Pain in Perioperative Period During Orthopedic Surgery
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (259+ words) Medical cannabis has been labeled as a safe alternative to opioids for pain control. Gunar Subieta, MDMahmoud Morsi, MDMohammed Al Nobani, MDSarah M Buck, Ph DCook County Hospital Chicago State University Introduction Medical cannabis has been labeled as a safe…...
Magnetic Peripheral Nerve Stimulation For Chronic Neuropathic Pain: A Review of Recent Evidence
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (585+ words) This article explores magnetic peripheral nerve stimulation, a noninvasive approach to pain management supported by emerging evidence in the treatment of neuropathic pain and other conditions. Reprinted from June 2025 Supported by Magnetic Peripheral Nerve Stimulation For Chronic Neuropathic Pain: A…...
Mindfulness Matches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Low Back Pain
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (762+ words) Mindfulness-based therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy were found effective in reducing pain and the need for opioid medications as well as improving functioning and quality of life....
New Scale Helps Assess Pain in Adults With ASD
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (251+ words) A newly developed pain scale could help adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) better self-report and self-assess their pain. A newly developed pain scale could help adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) better self-report and self-assess their pain (J Pain…...
Patient Prescriber Agreements Help Reduce Nonmedical Opioid Use for Cancer Patients
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (854+ words) New research suggests patients who complete a patient prescriber agreement (PPA) following opioid treatment for cancer pain had lower rates of aberrant urine drug tests." New research suggests patients who complete a patient prescriber agreement (PPA) following opioid treatment for…...
Striking a Balance With Opioids During Anesthesia
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (18+ words) Nabil Elkassabany, MD, discusses his debate on opioid-free anesthesia and when to use opioids during anesthesia....
Pain, Sleep Outcomes Similar When Patients Use Opioids as a Last Resort After Surgery
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (220+ words) New research shows that when patients were told they should only use opioids as a last resort to treat pain following surgery, they often took significantly less opioids but had no discernable differences in sleep or pain scores compared with…...