A pair of randomized clinical trials published in JAMA investigated whether adding acetaminophen or an opioid analgesic to ibuprofen improves pain relief for children with acute musculoskeletal injuries,...
In a retrospective review, researchers assessed the influence of preoperative peripheral nerve blocks (PNBs) on postoperative opioid use following total shoulder and knee surgeries. Their findings,...
A new retrospective claims analysis evaluated adherence to extended-release buprenorphine and its impact on healthcare resource utilization and cost among commercially insured patients with opioid use...
A multicenter randomized trial evaluated whether adding supervised physical therapy sessions or adherence-promoting text messages to a home-exercise program offers greater pain relief for adults with...
In a study presented at the 103rd American Association of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting, researchers assessed whether liposomal bupivacaine improves pain control, opioid use, or length of stay after...
A randomized controlled trial evaluated the MyPal eHealth platform’s impact on quality of life among patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia and myelodysplastic syndromes, revealing significant...
Large-scale evidence shows perioperative dexamethasone reduces infection risk and shortens hospital stay in patients with diabetes undergoing joint arthroplasty, though hyperglycemia remains a concern.
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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...
