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Analyzing the Effect of Intraoperative Stimulation Voltage on Facial Numbness Following Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation in the Treatment of Idiopathic Trigeminal Neuralgia Pain Ther. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Aitao Wang, Jingjing Bian, Na Li, Jiaxiang Ni, Lea Zila, Yuanzhang Tang
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Effects of Different Volumes of Ropivacaine for Pericapsular Nerve Group Block on Incidence of Quadriceps Weakness and Analgesic Efficacy Following Hip Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial Pain Ther. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-03-13
Abstract Introduction The pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block has been shown to be an effective approach to alleviating pain and reducing the need for opioids among older adults following hip surgery, with possible motor-sparing effects. No reports to date, however, have described appropriate ropivacaine volumes for use in the context of PENG block. The present prospective randomized controlled study
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Real-world Impact of Fremanezumab on Migraine-Related Health Care Resource Utilization in Patients with Comorbidities, Acute Medication Overuse, and/or Unsatisfactory Prior Migraine Preventive Response Pain Ther. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Dawn C. Buse, Lynda J. Krasenbaum, Michael J. Seminerio, Elizabeth R. Packnett, Karen Carr, Mario Ortega, Maurice T. Driessen
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The Role of the Combination Paracetamol/Caffeine in Treatment of Acute Migraine Pain: A Narrative Review Pain Ther. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Barbanti Piero, Allais Gianni, Cevoli Sabina, Guerzoni Simona, Valeriani Massimiliano, Vernieri Fabrizio
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Incorporation of “Artificial Intelligence” for Objective Pain Assessment: A Comprehensive Review Pain Ther. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-03-02 Salah N. El-Tallawy, Joseph V. Pergolizzi, Ingrid Vasiliu-Feltes, Rania S. Ahmed, JoAnn K. LeQuang, Hamdy N. El-Tallawy, Giustino Varrassi, Mohamed S. Nagiub
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Sacroiliac Joint Denervation—A Novel Approach to Target Sacral Lateral Branches: A Practical Approach Pain Ther. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-24 Victor M. Silva-Ortiz, Kenneth B. Chapman, George C. Chang Chien, Sudhir Diwan, Alaa Abd-Elsayed
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Efficacy of Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation on Chronic Postsurgical Pain After Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Lobectomy: Study Protocol for a Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial Pain Ther. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-17 Shuang Chen, Ying Ding, Xiaoming Zhang, Xue Zhang, Jiajia Xiang, Yiling Deng, Xingran Tao, Wenke Cai, Zhigui Li, Jiayu Chen, Fanyi Kong, Na Li
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Additional Effect of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy with Lidocaine Injection on Clinical and MRI Findings in Frozen Shoulder: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial Pain Ther. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-05 Gopal Nambi, Mshari Alghadier, Mudathir Mohamedahmed Eltayeb, Osama R. Aldhafian, Ayman K. Saleh, Nesreen Alsanousi, Mohamed Nagah Ahmed Ibrahim, Abdehamid A. Attallah, Mohammed Abdelgwad Ismail, Mohamed Elfeshawy, Yaser El Sayed Hasan Wahd, Alaa Jameel A. Albarakati
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Association of Range of Motion Deficit and Recurrence of Pain After Treatment of Adhesive Capsulitis Pain Ther. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-05 Jung Hwan Lee, Jun Ho Lee, Min Cheol Chang
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Efficacy and Safety of Epidural Chloroprocaine for Breakthrough Pain During Labor Analgesia: A Prospective, Double-Blind, Randomized Trial Pain Ther. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Tianzhen Ji, Can Jiang, Hongxia Liu, Zhehao Cai, Rongrong Liu, Lei Xie, Cheng Xu
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Classical TAP vs. I TAP Using the Same Dose of Local Anesthetic in Elective Cesarean Section: A Randomized Controlled Trial Pain Ther. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Wessam Zakaria El-Amrawy, Ahmed Mohamed El-Attar
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Intraoperative Opioid Waste and Association of Intraoperative Opioid Dose with Postoperative Adverse Outcomes: A Hospital Registry Study Pain Ther. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-28 Simone Redaelli, Aiman Suleiman, Dario von Wedel, Sarah Ashrafian, Ricardo Munoz-Acuna, Guanqing Chen, Mitra Khany, Catriona Stewart, Nikolai Ratajczak, John Hertig, Sarah Nabel, Maximilian S. Schaefer, Satya Krishna Ramachandran
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Unmet Needs of Patients Living with Migraine in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries Pain Ther. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-27 Abdulrazaq Albilali, Jasem Al-Hashel, Ziad Elchami, Suhail Al Rukn, Abu Baker Al Madani, Muna AlTunaiji, Jalal Al Ali, Mohamed Fathy, Jean Joury
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Deep Learning Algorithm Trained on Oblique Cervical Radiographs to Predict Outcomes of Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection for Pain from Cervical Foraminal Stenosis Pain Ther. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-08
Abstract Introduction We developed a convolutional neural network (CNN) model to predict treatment outcomes of transforaminal epidural steroid injection (TFESI) for controlling cervical radicular pain due to cervical foraminal stenosis. Methods We retrospectively recruited 293 patients with cervical TFESI due to cervical radicular pain caused by cervical foraminal stenosis. We obtained a single oblique
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Model-Based Assessment of the Liver Safety Profile of Acetaminophen to Support its Combination Use with Topical Diclofenac in Mild-to-Moderate Osteoarthritis Pain Pain Ther. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-06 Vidhu Sethi, Li Qin, Iñaki F. Trocóniz, Luke Van der Laan, Eugène Cox, Oscar Della Pasqua
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Model-Based Meta-Analysis Supporting the Combination of Acetaminophen and Topical Diclofenac in Acute Pain: A Therapy for Mild-to-Moderate Osteoarthritis Pain? Pain Ther. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-06 Vidhu Sethi, Li Qin, Eugène Cox, Iñaki F. Trocóniz, Oscar Della Pasqua
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H-Wave® Device Stimulation for Chronic Low Back Pain: A Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) Study Pain Ther. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-05
Abstract Introduction Chronic low back pain (cLBP) is a problem globally, creating a tremendous economic burden. Since conventional treatments often fail, various forms of electrical stimulation have been proposed to improve function and decrease pain. Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) have not been adequately reported in the electrical stimulation literature. Methods A retrospective independent
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Neuromodulation Techniques in Chronic Refractory Coccydynia: A Narrative Review Pain Ther. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-04 Sarvenaz Rahimibarghani, Richard Morgan, Jose Juan Diaz
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Percutaneous Stylomastoid Foramen Pulsed Radiofrequency Combined with Steroid Injection for Treatment of Intractable Facial Paralysis After Herpes Zoster Pain Ther. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-04 Ruyun Deng, Ruxiang Wang, Ming Yao, Ling Ma
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Gut Microbiota Modulation and Its Implications on Neuropathic Pain: A Comprehensive Literature Review Pain Ther. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2023-12-12 Alberto Corriero, Mariateresa Giglio, Francesco Inchingolo, Antonio Moschetta, Giustino Varrassi, Filomena Puntillo
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Effect of CT-Guided Repeated Pulsed Radiofrequency on Controlling Acute/Subacute Zoster-Associated Pain: A Retrospective Cohort Study Pain Ther. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2023-12-07 Min Rui, Zixin Han, Longsheng Xu, Ming Yao
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Potential Role of Focal Microvibration (Equistasi®) in the Management of Chronic Pain: A Pilot Study Pain Ther. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2023-12-06 Pasquale Buonanno, Carmine Iacovazzo, Annachiara Marra, Andrea Uriel de Siena, Tatiana Josu, Maddalena Zampi, Davide Sedda, Giuseppe Servillo, Maria Vargas
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CT-Guided Radiofrequency Ablation Targeting the Herniation Edge of the Cervical Disc for the Treatment of Neck Pain: A Retrospective Study Pain Ther. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-30 Nannan Zhang, Jiaqi Hu, Wenjun Cai, Wenlong Liu, Shun Li, Bin Ru
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Whole-Body Electrostatic Pain Treatment in Adults with Chronic Pain: A Prospective Multicentric Observational Clinical Trial Pain Ther. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-28 Stephan Steinhauser, Michael Thomas Ganter, Vincent Stadelmann, Christoph Karl Hofer
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Progress in Radiofrequency Therapy for Zoster-Associated Pain About Parameters, Modes, Targets, and Combined Therapy: A Narrative Review Pain Ther. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-14 Min Rui, Huadong Ni, Keyue Xie, Longsheng Xu, Ming Yao
Zoster-associated pain (ZAP) is a painful condition that significantly impacts a patient’s quality of life, often leading to postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). Over 30% of patients with herpes probably experience PHN. However, the understanding and treatment of ZAP remain inadequate. Common interventional treatments include radiofrequency therapy, nerve blocks, epidural block, and spinal cord electrical
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Glycosaminoglycan Replacement Therapy with Intravesical Instillations of Combined Hyaluronic Acid and Chondroitin Sulfate in Patients with Recurrent Cystitis, Post-radiation Cystitis and Bladder Pain Syndrome: A Narrative Review Pain Ther. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-02 Sławomir Poletajew, Magdalena M. Brzózka, Wojciech Krajewski, Hubert Kamecki, Łukasz Nyk, Piotr Kryst
Defects in the glycosaminoglycan layer (GAG) of the bladder mucosa have been identified as a significant contributor to the pathogenesis and clinical progression of chronic inflammatory diseases of the bladder, such as post-radiation cystitis, bladder pain syndrome and recurrent urinary tract infections. This narrative review aims to explore the contemporary evidence on the role of GAG reconstitution
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Combined Efficacy of Systemically Acting Diclofenac Sodium Patch and Alpha-2-Delta Calcium Channel Ligand in Chronic Low Back Pain: Subanalysis of a Phase III Study Pain Ther. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2023-10-20 Shigeki Yamaguchi, Takaaki Terahara, Koji Okawa, Hiroshi Inakura
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Do Electrical Stimulation Devices Reduce Pain and Improve Function?—A Comparative Review Pain Ther. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2023-09-26 Christian B. Allen, Tyler K. Williamson, Stephen M. Norwood, Ashim Gupta
Background Multiple forms of electrical stimulation (ES) potentially offer widely varying clinical benefits. Diminished function commonly associated with acute and chronic pain lessens productivity and increases medical costs. This review aims to compare the relative effects of various forms of ES on functional and pain outcomes. Methods A comprehensive literature search focused on studies of commonly
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“I’m Not the Same Person Anymore”: Thematic Analysis Exploring Experiences of Dependence to Prescribed Analgesics in Patients with Chronic Pain in the UK Pain Ther. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2023-09-26 Louise S. Norton, Bridget Dibb
Introduction The rising issue of dependence to prescribed pain medication for patients with chronic pain has been highlighted in the literature; however, there is a dearth of research exploring the patient perspective of this dependence in the United Kingdom (UK). This exploratory qualitative study aimed to investigate experiences of prescribed analgesic dependence in patients with chronic pain in
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A Response to: Letter to the Editor Regarding "Deep Neuromuscular Block Attenuates Chronic Postsurgical Pain and Enhances Long-Term Postoperative Recovery After Spinal Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial". Pain Ther. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2023-09-26 Yan Wu,Xihui Tang,Jie Guo,Qingsong Chen,Yuqing Xu,Xinghe Wang,Su Liu
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Arts Therapy and Its Implications in Chronic Pain Management: A Narrative Review Pain Ther. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2023-09-21 Jaroslava Raudenská, Veronika Šteinerová, Šárka Vodičková, Martin Raudenský, Marie Fulková, Ivan Urits, Omar Viswanath, Giustino Varrassi, Alena Javůrková
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Temporary Peripheral Nerve Stimulation as Treatment for Chronic Pain Pain Ther. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2023-09-22 Alaa Abd-Elsayed, Mitchell K. Keith, Nancy N. Cao, Kenneth J. Fiala, Joshua M. Martens
Introduction Chronic pain is a growing problem across the world, and in the midst of an opioid epidemic, it is imperative that alternative treatment measures are identified to help alleviate the pain experienced by these patients. Chronic pain greatly affects ones quality of life and many patients do not experience adequate relief with conventional treatment measures. The purpose of this retrospective
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Promising Subjective and Objective Benefits of Modified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Training for Chinese Adults with Chronic Pain: A Pilot Randomized Control Study Pain Ther. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2023-09-15 Shuanghong Chen, Xubin Gao, Ting Shi, Xibo Zuo, Chengjin Hong, Yaoyao Zhang, Beibei You, Fenghua Li, Todd Jackson, Ying He
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A Predictive Model for the Risk of Recurrence of Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy After Surgery Pain Ther. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2023-09-11 Keyue Xie, Zi Wang
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Comparison of the Novel Digital Multi-dimension Botong Score with the Brief Pain Inventory for Evaluating Cancer-Related Pain: A Randomized Crossover Trial Pain Ther. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2023-08-21 Rong Yan, Bifa Fan, Suxia Luo, Kun Wang, Guanglun Xie, Yong Wang, Jiejun Wang
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Exploring the Rules of Related Parameters in Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Cancer Pain Based on Data Mining Pain Ther. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2023-08-14 Quan-yao Li, Wen-xiao Yang, Li-qiu Yao, Hong Chen, Zhen-rui Li, Ya-bin Gong, Jun Shi
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Pain Management with Inhalation of Methoxyflurane Administrated by Non-Medical Ski Patrol: A Quality Assessment Study Pain Ther. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2023-08-14 Hanna Sofia Rydlöv, Lars Olav Fjose, Fridtjof Heyerdahl
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Preoperative Versus Perioperative Risk Factors for Delayed Pain and Opioid Cessation After Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Prospective Cohort Study Pain Ther. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2023-08-09 Jennifer M. Hah, Julien D. Veron Vialard, Bradley Efron, Sean C. Mackey, Ian R. Carroll, Derek F. Amanatullah, Balasubramanian Narasimhan, Tina Hernandez-Boussard
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Intraoperative Sufentanil Consumption and the Risk of Postoperative Nausea and/or Vomiting: A Retrospective Observational Study Pain Ther. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2023-08-09 Ran Zhang, Wei Xin Zhang, Xiao Ran Ma, Yi Feng
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The Impact of Burst Motor Cortex Stimulation on Cardiovascular Autonomic Modulation in Chronic Pain: A Feasibility Study for a New Approach to Objectively Monitor Therapeutic Effects Pain Ther. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2023-08-02 Matthias C. Borutta, Julia Koehn, Daniela Souza de Oliveira, Alessandro Del Vecchio, Tobias Engelhorn, Stefan Schwab, Michael Buchfelder, Thomas M. Kinfe
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Proposal of a Route Map for Cervical Spinal Ultrasonography: A Simple and Clear Learning Tool for Beginners Pain Ther. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2023-07-30 Si Chen, Jiao Zhang, Yuda Fei, Xulei Cui, Le Shen, Yuguang Huang
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First Report on Real-World Outcomes with Evoked Compound Action Potential (ECAP)-Controlled Closed-Loop Spinal Cord Stimulation for Treatment of Chronic Pain Pain Ther. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2023-07-23 Harold J. A. Nijhuis, Willem-Jan Hofsté, Imre P. Krabbenbos, Birte E. Dietz, Dave Mugan, Frank Huygen
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Burden and Unmet Needs in Migraine Patients: Results from the OVERCOME (Spain) Study Pain Ther. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2023-07-16 Julio Pascual, Mercedes Núñez, Tommaso Panni, Silvia Díaz-Cerezo, Diego Novick, Antonio Ciudad
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Tianeptine, an Antidepressant with Opioid Agonist Effects: Pharmacology and Abuse Potential, a Narrative Review Pain Ther. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2023-07-15 Amber N. Edinoff, Saveen Sall, Scott P. Beckman, Andrew D. Koepnick, Logan C. Gold, Eric D. Jackson, Danielle M. Wenger, Elyse M. Cornett, Kevin S. Murnane, Adam M. Kaye, Alan D. Kaye
Tianeptine is an antidepressant drug approved for the treatment of major depressive disorder in countries other than the US. It is classified as an atypical tricyclic antidepressant and has shown potential benefits in addressing anxiety and irritable bowel disease. However, it is important to note that tianeptine is not approved for any use by the United States Federal Drug Administration (FDA). Despite
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The Relationship between Blood Lead Level and Chronic Pain in US Adults: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study Pain Ther. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-30 Wanyu Wang, Xiaoyun Lu, Qiang Li, Dongtai Chen, Weian Zeng
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Improving to Four or Fewer Monthly Headache Days Per Month Provides a Clinically Meaningful Therapeutic Target for Patients with Chronic Migraine Pain Ther. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-28 Robert G. Kaniecki, Deborah I. Friedman, Divya Asher, Joe Hirman, Roger Cady
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Managing Migraine: Medication Overuse Headache and Treatment with Eptinezumab Pain Ther. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-22 Nicole Limberg
Medication overuse headache (MOH) places both a physical and emotional burden on patients. MOH may occur as a consequence of a negative spiral of events comprising an increasing number of headache days while taking frequent or excessive amounts of medications for acute treatment of headaches or migraine. Despite acute and prophylactic treatment options, there remains a complex subset of patients who
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Effects of S-ketamine on Postoperative Recovery Quality and Inflammatory Response in Patients Undergoing Modified Radical Mastectomy Pain Ther. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-24 Wuyou Gao, Huiting Li, Ting Li, Lili Zhang, Tianhua Zhang, Wenqian Lin, Zhesheng Wen, Longhui Cao, Hongying Tan
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Celecoxib Oral Solution and the Benefits of Self-Microemulsifying Drug Delivery Systems (SMEDDS) Technology: A Narrative Review Pain Ther. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-17 Stephen Silberstein, Egilius L. H. Spierings, Todd Kunkel
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Treatment Satisfaction, Efficacy, and Tolerability of Low-Dose Diclofenac Epolamine Soft Capsules in Acute, Mild, or Moderate Musculoskeletal Pain: A Prospective Open-Label, Single-Arm Interventional Study Pain Ther. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-14 Carlo L. M. Trevisan, Andrea Carraro, Gemma L. A. Baldari
Introduction The use of oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for acute musculoskeletal pain should be at the lowest effective dosage and for the shortest duration to minimize potential adverse effects. This study evaluated treatment satisfaction, effectiveness, and tolerability of a low-dose diclofenac epolamine 12.5-mg soft capsule formulation (DHEP 12.5-mg capsules) using patient-reported
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The Occipital Nerves Applied Strain Test to Support Occipital Neuralgia Diagnosis Pain Ther. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-13 Boaz G. Samolsky Dekel, Maria C. Sorella, Alessio Vasarri, Rita M. Melotti
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Letter to the Editor Regarding "Research Progress on Serratus Anterior Plane Block in Breast Surgeries". Pain Ther. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-10 Raghuraman M Sethuraman
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A Response to: Letter to the Editor Regarding "Role of Serratus Anterior Plane Block in Breast Surgeries". Pain Ther. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-10 Binggao Chai,Jianlong Du,Tao Chen,Hongmei Yu,Zhiying Feng,Xianhui Kang
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Efficacy and Safety of Ketamine Versus Opiates in the Treatment of Patients with Renal Colic: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Pain Ther. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-07 Dongxu Zhang, Pu Liang, Bowen Xia, Xin Zhang, Xiaopeng Hu
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Pain Management in the Most Vulnerable Intellectual Disability: A Review Pain Ther. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-07 Salah N. El-Tallawy, Rania S. Ahmed, Mohamed S. Nagiub
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The Efficacy and Safety of Parecoxib Multimodal Preemptive Analgesia in Artificial Joint Replacement: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials Pain Ther. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-07 Zhuoqi Ge, Mingnian Li, Yu Chen, Yufeng Sun, Rui Zhang, Jiaxing Zhang, Xue Bai, Yanyan Zhang, Qi Chen
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Deep Neuromuscular Block Attenuates Chronic Postsurgical Pain and Enhances Long-Term Postoperative Recovery After Spinal Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial Pain Ther. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-06 Xihui Tang, Yan Wu, Qingsong Chen, Yuqing Xu, Xinghe Wang, Su Liu
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Analgesic Use Among Adults with a Trauma-Related Emergency Department Visit: A Retrospective Cohort Study from Alberta, Canada Pain Ther. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-03 Bill Sevcik, Kevin Lobay, Huong Luu, Karen J. B. Martins, Khanh Vu, Phuong Uyen Nguyen, Solmaz Bohlouli, Dean T. Eurich, Erica L. W. Lester, Tyler Williamson, Lawrence Richer, Scott W. Klarenbach
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Effect of Erector Spinae Plane Block in Terms of Analgesic Efficacy in Elderly Patients Undergoing Posterior Lumbar Spine Surgery: A Retrospective, Propensity-Score Matched Study Pain Ther. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-02 Jianqin Zhu, Zhenjun Wu, Guiming Huang, Yuting Zhong, Cheng Peng
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Comparison of Recovery Effect for Sufentanil vs. Remifentanil Anesthesia in Elderly Patients Undergoing Curative Resection for Hepatocellular Carcinoma Pain Ther. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2023-05-27 Nan Ji, Yan Zhang, Lin Li, Jinju Du, Shigang Tan, Fang Liu