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This study tested whether using fewer opioids during and after hiatal hernia surgery could lower the amount of strong painkillers patients need at home. Fifty adults having laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair were randomly assigned to receive either an opioid-sparing or standard op…

This study tested whether giving a muscle relaxant called tizanidine before a specific pelvic surgery (sacrospinous vaginal vault suspension) could prevent the common problem of being unable to urinate afterward. About 20 women took part. The goal was to see if the drug could red…

This study looked at whether a short mindfulness program before and after surgery could help women with breast cancer feel less anxious and improve their quality of life. 42 women participated, and researchers measured their emotional well-being through surveys and finger-prick b…

This study tested whether giving women a single dose of tamsulosin (a safe, low-cost drug) before a common sling surgery could prevent the need for a temporary catheter afterward. About 25-30% of women currently need a catheter for a few days after this surgery, which many find t…

This study tested whether giving sugammadex (a drug that reverses muscle relaxants) after heart surgery helps patients wake up and have their breathing tube removed sooner. About 74 adults having heart surgery with a heart-lung machine took part. The researchers compared those wh…

This study looked at 183 women to understand why menstrual pain occurs and why some pain relievers work better for some. Using MRI scans, researchers identified different pain types linked to muscle activity, blood flow, or oxygen levels. The goal is to help doctors choose the ri…