A post hoc analysis of the ProDeCa randomized trial found that a four-strain psychobiotic regimen added to standard analgesia reduced multidimensional pain scores in postoperative gastrointestinal cancer...
A randomized controlled trial found that both transdiscal and paraspinal splanchnic nerve block approaches effectively reduced pain in advanced pancreatic cancer, with the transdiscal technique offering...
A randomized controlled trial demonstrated that ultrasound-guided iliac fascia combined with trigeminus block anesthesia significantly reduced postoperative pain and promoted earlier mobilization after...
A new study comparing robotic and laparoscopic cholecystectomies found no significant difference in perioperative opioid use or operative time between the two approaches. These findings were presented at...
In a national analysis spanning more than two decades, researchers found that fentanyl-stimulant overdose deaths among adults aged 65 years and older have surged 9000% since 2015, revealing that older...
More than half of surveyed esports players reported hand or wrist pain, with left-handed gamers disproportionately affected. Findings highlight the prevalence of overuse injuries and the need for awareness...
In a study examining postoperative outcomes 1 year after total knee arthroplasty, researchers explored how changes in pain and function relate to patient satisfaction—and which clinical factors may help...
Intravenous (IV) dexamethasone may significantly reduce pain scores following total knee arthroplasty (TKA), but questions remain about the ideal dose and timing. To fill this gap, researchers conducted a...
Gabapentin did not reduce pain or opioid use after orthognathic surgery and was associated with higher consumption of analgesics despite some benefit in reducing nausea, according to the authors of a...
A recent study assessed the impact of spinal anesthesia on pain, bowel function, and cost in elective laparoscopic colorectal surgery. Researchers presented their study results at the American Society of...
