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...
The FDA has announced mandatory labeling changes for all opioid pain medications to more clearly communicate the risks associated with long-term use, including addiction, overdose, and other serious harms....
In a single-center retrospective cohort study, patients who received the RECK (ropivacaine-epinephrine-clonidine-ketorolac) cocktail during posterior spinal fusion experienced significantly lower...
A phase 1 study of collagenase clostridium histolyticum in patients with chronic plantar fasciitis demonstrated meaningful improvements in pain, function, and treatment satisfaction through day 84.
