Systematic review and meta-analysis shows nonsignificant pain reduction with XR in children
Virtual Reality Does Not Significantly Reduce Acute Pain in Children
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated extended reality interventions for acute and postoperative pain in children aged 18 years…
A review of nine studies found that virtual reality did not significantly lower children's acute pain compared to standard care.
Combined low-level laser and ultrasound therapy showed possible efficacy and safety for growing pains in children over 30 days
New therapy may ease growing pains without using medicine
This pilot randomized controlled trial evaluated combined low-level laser and ultrasound therapy versus placebo in children aged four to twe…
A new treatment using light and sound waves could help children stop hurting without taking pills
Adding self-care complementary therapies to practitioner care showed no difference in pain function for Veterans
Adding self-care therapies helps veterans with chronic pain
This pragmatic nonrandomized trial examined Veterans with chronic musculoskeletal pain receiving practitioner-delivered complementary and in…
Veterans with chronic pain who added yoga, meditation, or Tai Chi to standard care reported better well-being, but pain interference didn't …
Acupuncture and Celecoxib for Chronic Knee Pain: Genetic Factors May Influence Response
New Gene Test Predicts Who Gets Pain Relief From Acupuncture
This randomized trial compared verum acupuncture, sham acupuncture, celecoxib, placebo, and waiting list in 180 patients with chronic knee p…
A new gene test might help doctors know if acupuncture will actually stop your knee pain before you start treatment.
Systematic review and meta-analysis finds pain and function improve over time in patellofemoral pain, but recovery is variable
Many With Knee Pain Improve Within a Year, But Long-Term Recovery Varies
This systematic review with meta-analysis and meta-regression examined long-term prognosis in 3,230 adults and adolescents with patellofemor…
Many people under 40 with kneecap pain feel better within a year, yet long-term recovery is inconsistent and symptoms often linger.
Systematic review of cold vs warm sodium hypochlorite irrigation for postoperative pain in root canal therapy
Cold Rinse Cuts Tooth Pain After Root Canals
This narrative systematic review evaluates postoperative pain in patients undergoing root canal therapy using cold versus warm or room tempe…
A simple change in root canal care—using a cold rinse instead of warm—could reduce pain in the first hours after treatment, offering relief …
Esketamine vs fentanyl for pediatric tonsillectomy pain shows comparable FLACC scores
Esketamine and fentanyl ease kids' tonsil pain equally after surgery
This randomized controlled trial in 54 children scheduled for tonsillectomy compared esketamine 0.5 mg·kg to fentanyl 4 μg·kg at induction.
For kids getting tonsils out, esketamine and fentanyl control pain just as well, but esketamine keeps blood pressure steadier during surgery…
Oxycodone PCIA reduces visceral pain vs. sufentanil after repeat cesarean section
Better Pain Relief Found for Women After Repeat C-Section
This randomized controlled trial in 100 women undergoing elective repeat cesarean section compared patient-controlled intravenous analgesia …
A new study shows a specific painkiller might work better for women having repeat C-sections.
Narrative review contrasts pediatric and adult pain management in emergency settings
ER Doctors Are Rethinking Pain Care for Kids vs Adults
This narrative review synthesizes global emergency department pain management strategies for pediatric versus adult patients.
It starts with a child clutching a broken arm.
taVNS with ropivacaine block reduces chronic postsurgical pain after off-pump CABG in elderly patients
Ear Stimulation Might Cut Long-Term Heart Surgery Pain
This randomized controlled trial in 260 elderly patients undergoing off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting found that transcutaneous auric…
A simple ear device may help older patients avoid long-term pain after heart surgery.
Meta-analysis finds rTMS improves neuropathic pain in spinal cord injury patients
rTMS may ease nerve pain after spinal cord injury, but not anxiety or depression
This meta-analysis of 7 RCTs with 159 patients found repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) significantly improved neuropathic …
A review of seven trials found that repetitive magnetic stimulation reduced neuropathic pain in spinal cord injury patients, but did not sig…
In a cohort of 561 individuals with chronic pain, sex and gender identity influenced repeated prescription refill odds
Your Pain Meds May Depend on Who You Are, Not Just What Hurts
This observational cohort study examined 561 individuals living with chronic pain using public and private prescription claims data over one…
Chronic pain treatment isn’t one-size-fits-all; new research shows your personal identity plays a major role in the prescriptions you receiv…
Questions about Postoperative Pain
How does spinal cord injury change my brain's response to tDCS therapy?
Spinal cord injury disrupts brain homeostatic plasticity, reducing the normal inhibitory response to repeated tDCS and potentially altering its pain-relieving effects.
Full answer →Does repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation help neuropathic pain after spinal cord injury?
Yes, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can help reduce neuropathic pain after spinal cord injury, based on meta-analyses and clinical guidelines.
Full answer →Is a mindfulness intervention a feasible option for managing chronic pain after cancer?
Yes, a mindfulness intervention (MORE) is feasible for managing chronic pain in cancer survivors, based on a pilot RCT showing good enrollment, adherence, and satisfaction.
Full answer →Do people with chronic pain and depression show changes in their brain structure?
Yes, people with both chronic pain and depression show measurable differences in brain structure, including reduced volume in key regions and altered white matter, according to a large UK Biobank study.
Full answer →Can a mobile app help me manage my chronic pain in primary care?
Yes, a mobile app can help manage chronic pain in primary care by providing self-management tools, but evidence is still emerging and app quality varies.
Full answer →What themes do nurses identify regarding pain management for pediatric patients?
Nurses identify five key themes in pediatric pain management: feeling defeated by pain, importance of family participation, need for better assessment tools, challenges with medication administration, and desire for more training.
Full answer →Can acupuncture help cancer patients relieve their symptoms according to recent surveys?
Yes, a 2025 survey found 94% of cancer patients are willing to try acupuncture, mainly for sleep, pain, and fatigue relief.
Full answer →Will an animated video reduce pain during a prostate biopsy procedure?
Yes, a randomized controlled trial found that watching an animated video before a transperineal prostate biopsy significantly reduced pain during the procedure and improved patient satisfaction.
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