External Oblique Intercostal Plane Block reduces postoperative opioid consumption by 19.55 mg compared to standard analgesia
New nerve block reduces opioid use after abdominal surgery
This meta-analysis of 899 adults undergoing thoracoabdominal surgery found that the External Oblique Intercostal Plane Block (EOIPB) signifi…
A specific nerve block technique significantly lowers the amount of opioids patients need during recovery from complex abdominal surgeries.
Live, robotic, and picture parrot therapies reduce venipuncture pain in adults with chronic illness
Parrot Presence May Reduce Pain During Blood Draws
This single-blind randomized controlled trial of 240 adults with chronic illness found that live, robotic, and picture parrot interventions …
Interacting with live, robotic, or pictured parrots may lower pain levels for adults during venipuncture procedures.
Immersive virtual reality reduces pain and disability in patients with chronic neck pain
Virtual Reality May Help Reduce Chronic Neck Pain
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 430 patients found that immersive virtual reality (IVR) significantly reduced pain (SMD -0.41) a…
Immersive virtual reality may help reduce pain and improve movement for people living with chronic neck pain.
Thermal RFA reduces pain more than steroid injections in facet joint syndrome, but effect may not be clinically meaningful
Thermal Radiofrequency Ablation Shows Better Pain Relief Than Injections
This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials compared thermal radiofrequency ablation (RFA) with corticosteroid injections for facet j…
A review of clinical trials shows that thermal radiofrequency ablation may provide more pain relief than corticosteroid injections for certa…
Opioid Safety Toolkit increases naloxone requests (OR 2.5) and overdose knowledge compared to standard information
Interactive safety tools help patients request life-saving overdose medication
This randomized controlled trial of 314 adults prescribed opioids for non-cancer pain found that an interactive Opioid Safety Toolkit increa…
A new interactive safety toolkit significantly increased the number of patients requesting naloxone to combat opioid overdose risks.
Nursing students answer only 45% of pain management knowledge questions correctly
Nursing Students Show Gaps in Pain Management Knowledge
This meta-analysis of 5,270 nursing students found a pooled correct response rate of 45% on the Knowledge and Attitudes Survey Regarding Pai…
A review of data from over 5,000 nursing students reveals significant gaps in their knowledge regarding pain management and treatment strate…
Opioids provide clinically important pain relief for short durations but lack long-term efficacy in osteoarthritis
Opioids provide short term relief for chronic back pain
This meta-analysis of 27 trials evaluated opioid use for chronic low back pain and osteoarthritis. Findings indicate opioids are more likely…
Opioids may offer meaningful pain relief for back issues in the first month, but their effectiveness drops off significantly after 12 weeks.
Opium use and disorder prevalence remains high among Iranian men despite declining trends in students
Data Shows Declining Opium Use Among Iranian University Students
This meta-analysis of 115 studies synthesized opium use and disorder prevalence within the Iranian population. Findings indicate significant…
New data shows a significant drop in opium use among male university students despite high overall usage rates in the general population.
Virtual reality reduces pain intensity and heart rate in pediatric patients with burns
Virtual Reality Reduces Pain for Children with Burn Injuries
This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials involving 445 pediatric burn patients found that virtual reality (VR) significantly reduc…
Game-based virtual reality technology may significantly lower pain levels and heart rates in children treated for burns.
Perineural dexmedetomidine combined with ropivacaine reduces pain and hospital stay after VATS
Adding Dexmedetomidine to Nerve Blocks Eases Pain After Lung Surgery
This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials evaluates the efficacy of perineural dexmedetomidine combined with ropivacaine for patien…
Adding dexmedetomidine to standard nerve blocks cuts pain and shortens hospital stays after lung surgery, without extra side effects.
Nerve decompressive surgery of the lower limbs reduces pain scores in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy
Nerve surgery may reduce pain for patients with diabetic neuropathy
This meta-analysis of 7 trials involving 207 patients found that nerve decompressive surgery of the lower limbs (NDSLL) significantly reduce…
New analysis shows nerve decompression surgery can lower pain scores for some people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
Community engagement and health system strengthening facilitate maternal and child health services for Somali IDPs
Barriers and helpers for maternal and child health in Somalia
This narrative review examines barriers and facilitators to maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH) service utilization among internally …
Displaced families in Somalia face major hurdles like high costs and lack of staff when trying to get essential care for mothers and childre…