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This study tested whether starting a laxative before pelvic organ prolapse surgery helps reduce discomfort with bowel movements after the operation. Researchers compared women who took the laxative both before and after surgery to those who only took it afterward. The goal was to…

This study compared two methods of numbing nerves to control pain after shoulder surgery. Researchers tested a new combination of nerve blocks against the standard method to see if it provided equal pain relief while avoiding a risky side effect that can temporarily paralyze the …

This study tested a new computer system designed to automatically give patients a strong painkiller (remifentanil) during surgery. The system used the patient's heart rate, blood pressure, and a special pain index to decide when to give the drug. Researchers wanted to see if this…

This study compared two different nerve-block techniques used during surgery to see which one better reduces pain and the need for pain medication afterward in young children. Researchers worked with 66 children aged 3 to 7 who were having planned lower abdominal surgery. They me…

This study compared two different nerve block techniques for managing pain after shoulder surgery. Researchers tested whether a newer block that spares the diaphragm muscle works as well as a traditional block for pain control. The study involved 60 patients having arthroscopic s…

This study tested whether a special conversation guide, built into the patient's electronic medical record, could help people manage pain better after surgery. It aimed to see if this tool led to less pain, better physical function, and less use of opioid painkillers three months…

This study looked at why some patients and their care teams successfully use non-drug pain management methods after surgery while others don't. Researchers analyzed 372 patients and their medical teams who were part of a larger pain management program. They wanted to understand w…