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Drug Pipeline
Meta-analysis
Preoperative pregabalin 150 mg cuts pain and opioid use after laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Pregabalin May Reduce Pain After Gallbladder Surgery
This meta-analysis of randomized trials found that a single 150 mg preoperative dose of pregabalin significantly reduced 24-hour postoperati…
A single dose of pregabalin before surgery may lower pain scores and reduce the need for opioid medications after gallbladder removal.
medRxiv
Aug 23, 2026
Rheumatology
Meta-analysis
Ofloxacin shows superior relative efficacy for pain control after photorefractive keratectomy
Topical and systemic drugs help manage pain after eye surgery
This systematic review and network meta-analysis of 2,797 patients evaluated pharmacological strategies for post-photorefractive keratectomy…
New data identifies specific medications that rank highest for managing patient pain following photorefractive keratectomy eye procedures.
Frontiers
Aug 11, 2026
Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine
Sys. Review
Comparative Efficacy of Neuromodulation Techniques for Managing Chronic Herpes Zoster Pain
Combination therapies may improve pain for herpes zoster patients
A network meta-analysis evaluates SCS, PNS, and PRF combinations, identifying superior pain reduction and reduced medication reliance.
Combining different nerve stimulation techniques may provide better pain relief and lower medication needs for those suffering from herpes z…
Aug 4, 2026
Neurology
Meta-analysis
Gabapentinoid use is associated with modestly higher odds of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias
Reviewing the Link Between Gabapentin Use and Risk of Developing Dementia
This meta-analysis of 325,245 individuals found that gabapentinoid use was associated with modestly higher odds of Alzheimer's disease and r…
A large review looked at how gabapentin and pregabalin affect brain health. Some findings suggest a possible link to dementia.
Aug 2, 2026
Diabetes & Endocrinology
RCT
Pregabalin 300 or 600 mg/day significantly reduces pain in painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy versus placebo
Higher doses of pregabalin helped reduce pain scores for people with painful diabetic nerve problems compared to placebo
This randomized controlled trial enrolled 729 patients with painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Pregabalin doses of 300 mg/day and 600 m…
A study found that taking 300 or 600 mg of pregabalin daily lowered pain scores better than a fake pill. Lower doses did not work as well fo…
May 5, 2026
Neurology
Retrospective cross-sectional study characterizes arachnoiditis patient presentation and treatment responses in 1105 participants
Back Pain That Won't Go Away
This retrospective cross-sectional study characterized clinical presentation, comorbidities, and treatments in 1105 participants with physic…
A massive online community of chronic pain patients helped researchers finally map the symptoms and treatments for the often missed conditio…
medRxiv
Apr 15, 2026