Codeine and Tramadol Overused for Pediatric Pain Management Despite Recommendations
Experts advise using ibuprofen and acetaminophen rather than codeine and tramadol to treat children in pain.
Acute Pain
Changes in Opioid Prescription Patterns Among US Gastroenterologists
Though gastroenterologists are prescribing fewer opioids for Medicare patients, they should also prescribe more neuromodulators because there is more high-quality evidence supporting their efficacy for conditions causing chronic abdominal pain conditions.
Pain Control Adequate With Fewer Opioids After Corneal Surgery
Patients undergoing corneal surgery and receiving fewer opioid tablets still have adequate pain control.
Comparative Efficacy of Peripheral Nerve Block Techniques for Post-TKA Analgesia
Femoral nerve block was superior to adductor canal block in terms of intravenous morphine consumption after TKA.
FDA to Review Resubmitted NDA for Postoperative Pain Management
HTX-011 is a dual-acting, fixed-dose combination of bupivacaine and meloxicam.
Computational Modeling to Study Transition From Acute to Chronic Pain
Computational modeling based on hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis activity history may allow to shed light on the mechanisms of pain and the transition from acute low back pain to chronic pain.
Transversus Abdominis Plane Block May Improve Acute and Chronic Pain After Robotic Partial Nephrectomy
The use of ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane block in combination with general anesthesia during robotic partial nephrectomy may improve postoperative morphine consumption, the intensity of acute somatic pain, and the incidence of chronic pain.
Gender Differences in Analgesic Responses to Opioids for Acute, Chronic Pain
Men and women may respond differently to opioids prescribed for pain relief.
Continued Use of Opioids Low 3 Months After Being Prescribed in the Emergency Department for Acute Pain
Opioid use at three months after an emergency department visit where opioids were prescribed for acute pain is relatively low and not necessarily tied to opioid misuse.
Examining the Cognitive Factors Underlying the Pain Experience in Endometriosis
The pain experience of women with endometriosis may indirectly be influenced by worry traits and maladaptive thoughts.
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