3+ day, 8+ hour 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…...

1+ year, 4+ day 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…...

11+ mon, 3+ week 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…...

10+ mon, 1+ 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…...

11+ mon, 1+ day 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…...

11+ mon, 1+ day 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....

9+ mon, 1+ 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…...

9+ mon, 1+ 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…...

9+ mon, 2+ hour ago  (18+ words) Nabil Elkassabany, MD, discusses his debate on opioid-free anesthesia and when to use opioids during anesthesia....

9+ mon, 6+ day 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…...