Gestational diabetes mellitus increases maternal and neonatal morbidity and long-term risk of type 2 diabetes
Gestational Diabetes Linked to Long Term Risks for Mothers and Babies
This meta-analysis and bibliometric analysis of data from Africa indicates that gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is associated with adver…
Gestational diabetes is linked to complications for newborns and a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life for both mothers …
Erector Spinae Plane Block provides superior pain relief compared to Intercostal Nerve Block
Erector Spinae Plane Block Provides Better Pain Relief for Thoracic Surgery
This meta-analysis evaluates the analgesic efficacy of Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESPB) versus Intercostal Nerve Block (ICNB) for patients …
A new nerve block technique may provide significantly better pain relief for patients undergoing thoracic surgery or chest wall trauma.
Comparing Eight Nerve Block Combinations and Local Infiltration Analgesia for Total Knee Arthroplasty
Nerve Block Combination May Shorten Hospital Stays After Knee Surgery
A randomized trial evaluates whether an eight-nerve block technique reduces opioid consumption and hospital stay compared to standard LIA.
A new nerve block technique for knee replacement patients showed lower opioid use and shorter hospital stays compared to standard local inje…
Lidocaine-esketamine infusion reduces movement-evoked pain and opioid consumption in hepatic resection patients
New drug combination reduces pain after liver surgery
This randomized controlled trial of 304 patients undergoing elective hepatic resections found that a lidocaine-esketamine infusion significa…
A new mix of lidocaine and esketamine may lower pain and opioid use for patients recovering from liver surgery during the first three days.
Greater cumulative unmet social needs associated with higher pain intensity and interference in older adults
Unmet social needs like food and housing increase chronic pain
This observational study of pooled pre-intervention data from RCTs involved 438 midlife and older adults with chronic pain. Results showed t…
People facing multiple social challenges, such as lack of food or housing, experience more intense chronic pain and less confidence in manag…
Efficacy of Laparoscopic Guided Transversus Abdominis Plane Block for Postoperative Pain Management
LTAP block reduces early pain after gallbladder removal surgery
LTAP blocks significantly reduce early postoperative pain scores compared to port-site infiltration in patients undergoing laparoscopic chol…
A specific nerve block technique can significantly lower pain levels for patients during the first 24 hours after gallbladder surgery.
Efficacy of Perioperative Duloxetine for Pain Management in Hip and Knee Arthroplasty
Duloxetine may lower pain and opioid use after joint surgery
Meta-analysis of 1,176 patients indicates perioperative duloxetine significantly reduces pain scores and opioid consumption in hip and knee …
A new review suggests the medication duloxetine can reduce pain and opioid use for patients undergoing hip and knee replacement surgeries.
Hypnosis yields modest reductions in clinical pain compared to non-active controls in meta-analysis
Hypnosis provides modest pain relief compared to other therapies
This meta-analysis of 4572 patients with clinical pain found that hypnosis resulted in a modest reduction in pain intensity compared to non-…
Hypnosis can reduce pain intensity, but it does not perform better than relaxation or cognitive behavioral therapy.
Opioid-free perioperative regimens associated with lower pain scores and fewer side effects in hip arthroplasty
Opioid-free Pain Management Shows Better Results for Hip Surgery Patients
This meta-analysis of 1681 patients found that opioid-free perioperative regimens resulted in lower movement and resting VAS pain scores com…
Patients undergoing hip replacement may experience less pain and fewer side effects when managed with opioid-free medication plans after sur…
Pain neuroscience education reduces pain intensity in patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain conditions
Pain neuroscience education helps reduce chronic muscle and joint pain
This meta-analysis of randomized-controlled trials evaluated the impact of pain neuroscience education on musculoskeletal pain. The analysis…
Learning how the brain processes pain can help people with chronic muscle and joint issues manage their daily discomfort.
Intravenous dexamethasone is most effective for reducing rebound pain after peripheral nerve blocks
Intravenous dexamethasone shows promise in preventing post-surgery rebound pain
This network meta-analysis of 2130 adults undergoing surgery with peripheral nerve blocks found intravenous dexamethasone had the highest pr…
New analysis shows intravenous dexamethasone may be the most effective way to prevent rebound pain after nerve blocks during surgery.
Nerve Block Eases Neurogenic Cough in Meta-Analysis
Laryngeal nerve block shows promise for treating neurogenic cough
A meta-analysis of 552 patients found superior laryngeal nerve block improved cough in 74%, with a favorable safety profile.
A nerve block procedure can significantly reduce cough severity for patients with neurogenic cough while maintaining a favorable safety prof…