Udayana University

This study tested if adding a common steroid (dexamethasone) to a standard pain-blocking injection could better control pain after back surgery. In 36 patients, researchers compared the steroid add-on against the standard injection alone. They measured pain levels, need for stron…

This study tested if adding a medication called dexmedetomidine to a standard epidural pain block works better for women having gynecologic abdominal surgery. Researchers compared pain levels, need for extra pain medicine, and inflammation markers in 62 women over 24 hours, and c…

This study tested if adding a drug called dexmedetomidine to a standard pain-blocking injection could improve pain control for people having thyroid surgery. Researchers compared two groups of 58 patients to see if the new combination provided longer pain relief, reduced the need…

This study tested if adding a targeted nerve block to standard general anesthesia could improve pain control after major abdominal surgery. Researchers compared pain levels and opioid medication use in 46 adults who received either standard anesthesia or standard anesthesia plus …