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‘In Memoriam: Professor Michael J. Cousins
Abstract The field of pain medicine mourns the passing of Professor Michael J. Cousins, a towering figure who reshaped the landscape of pain management for anesthetists and pain specialists globally. Professor Cousins was not...
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August 30, 2024Psychological Factors Influencing Healthcare Utilization in Breast Cancer Survivors with Pain
Abstract Introduction: Pain is a prevalent side-effect seen in breast cancer survivors (BCS). Psychological factors are known role-players in pain mechanisms. Both pain and psychological factors contribute to or interact with healthcare use (HCU)....
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August 23, 2024Initial Development of a Self-Report Survey on Use of Nonpharmacological and Self-Care Approaches for Pain Management (NSCAP)
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August 23, 2024Time to Unlock Pain Relief? A Critical Review of the PCA 4-hour Lockout Parameter
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August 23, 2024Quantitative Assessment of Conflicts of Interest in Reviews of Spinal Cord Stimulation Research
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August 23, 2024Effect of radiofrequency ablation of genicular nerves on the isokinetic muscle strength of knee joint in patients with osteoarthritis knee: A randomized double-blind sham controlled clinical trial
Abstract Background: This randomised controlled trial evaluated the effect of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of genicular nerve on muscle strength in osteoarthritis knee patients with chronic pain. Methodology: Fifty-four patients with chronic knee osteoarthritis, experiencing...
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August 9, 2024Predictors of persistent opioid use in Australian primary care: A retrospective cohort study, 2018-2022
Abstract Objective: To examine the predictors of persistent opioid use (‘persistence’) in people initiating opioids for non-cancer pain in Australian primary care. Design: A retrospective cohort study. Setting: Australian primary care. Subjects: People prescribed...
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August 9, 2024A Mixed-Methods study of the impact of sex and situational pain catastrophizing on pain sensitivity
Abstract Background: It is well established that catastrophic thinking about pain modulates clinical pain severity, but it may also relate to interindividual differences in the pain experience during procedures. This mixed-methods study investigated the...
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August 9, 2024PTSD symptoms, pain catastrophizing, and pain outcomes after acute orthopedic injury
Abstract Background: PTSD is associated with greater incidence of chronic pain. Pain catastrophizing often accounts for this association. Less is known about these relationships during the acute phase (1-2 months) following orthopedic traumatic injuries....
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August 2, 2024Mind-body therapy for treating fibromyalgia: a systematic review
Abstract Objective: Fibromyalgia is a chronic and disabling condition that presents management challenges for both patients and healthcare providers. The objective of this systematic review was to summarize current evidence on the effectiveness and...
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August 2, 2024Novel Use of Botulinum Toxin A in Celiac Plexus Block for Management of Chronic Focal Abdominal Pain
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July 26, 2024Tapering Opioids in Patients with Persistent Pain After Cancer Treatment
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July 19, 2024Buprenorphine for acute pain in older adults: a systematic review with meta-analysis
Abstract Background: Buprenorphine, a partial opioid agonist, has emerging evidence as an alternative to full agonist opioids for treatment of acute pain. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of buprenorphine...
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July 19, 2024Corrigendum to: The Prevalence of Non-Cancer Pain Diagnoses in Adults with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
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July 12, 2024Lateral atlanto-axial joint access using the C2 pedicle
Abstract Background: Neck pain and headaches can arise from the lateral atlanto-axial joint (LAA joint). This pain can be diagnosed with intra-articular injections of local anesthetic. A widely used technique for access to the...
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July 5, 2024Engaging Clinical Partners in Pragmatic Clinical Trials: Lessons Learned from the Pain Management Collaboratory
No abstract available Keywords: Pain management; military health services; nonpharmacological therapies; pragmatic clinical trials; veterans health services.
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July 5, 2024Neuropsychiatric drugs and a neurophysiological marker as predictors of health-related quality of life in patients with phantom limb pain
Abstract Objective: To explore the relationship between sociodemographic, clinical, and neurophysiological variables and health-related quality of life (HR-QOL) of patients with phantom limb pain. Methods: This is a cross-sectional analysis of a previous clinical...
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July 5, 2024Analgesic Effects of Intraperitoneal Lidocaine in Adults Undergoing Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis with Trial Sequential Analysis
Abstract Objective: The administration of local anaesthesia in intraperitoneal space as part of the multi-modal analgesic regimen has shown to be effective in reducing postoperative pain. Recent studies demonstrated that intraperitoneal lidocaine may provide...
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June 28, 2024Can ultrasound-guided medial branch blocks be used to select patients for cervical facet joint radiofrequency neurotomy? – A matched retrospective cohort validation study
Abstract Background: Medial branch blocks are used to select patients for cervical facet joint radiofrequency neurotomy (CRFN). Blocks are typically performed under fluoroscopic guidance (FLB). The validity of ultrasound guided blocks (USB) is not...
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June 28, 2024Effectiveness of fremanezumab treatment in patients with migraine headache
Abstract Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of fremanezumab for migraine prevention. Design: Retrospective, single-center, real-world study. Setting: Regional tertiary headache center in Japan. Subjects: Adult individuals with migraine (n = 165, male...
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