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This study tested two types of nerve blocks—transmuscular quadratus lumborum block and lumbar plexus block—to see which one reduces pain better after thigh lift surgery. 42 adults having elective spiral thighplasty took part. The goal was to find the best way to manage pain right…

This study tested two types of nerve blocks to manage pain after cancer surgery in the upper belly. 70 adults received either an erector spinae plane block or an external oblique intercostal plane block. The goal was to see which block reduced the need for morphine and improved p…

This study tested whether a special nerve block (erector spinae plane block) can provide better pain relief after flexible ureteroscopy for kidney stones. 70 adults were randomly assigned to receive either the nerve block plus standard pain care or standard care alone. Researcher…

This study tested whether taking aspirin and ketamine together by mouth can help people with treatment-resistant depression feel better. Fifteen adults with major depression that didn't improve with other treatments received the combination. Researchers measured changes in depres…

This study tested three different pain-relief methods in 75 children aged 2 to 7 having hernia surgery. The goal was to see which approach—a back muscle block, a tailbone block, or local numbing—provided the best pain control after surgery. Researchers measured pain scores and ho…

This study looked at 75 women who had planned C-sections to see if different pain relief methods affect how soon they start breastfeeding and if they breastfeed exclusively for the first 72 hours. The researchers compared a type of pain block called TAP block with other pain mana…

This study tested whether a special nerve block (recto-intercostal fascial plane block) can reduce pain after epigastric hernia repair. Forty adults having elective surgery received the block or standard care. Researchers measured how long until patients needed extra pain medicin…

This study looked at 71 women having open surgery for gynecologic cancer. It compared two ways to control pain after surgery: an epidural block and a newer erector spinae plane block. The goal was to see if the newer block works as well for pain, reduces opioid use, and helps wom…

This study tested three different nerve blocks to see which provides the best pain relief after video-assisted chest surgery. Sixty adults were randomly assigned to receive one of the blocks. Researchers measured how long it took before patients needed extra pain medicine and how…

This study tested a procedure called cooled radiofrequency to treat chronic knee pain from osteoarthritis. It compared two sets of nerve targets to see which provides better pain relief and knee function. Ten adults with moderate to severe knee pain participated. The goal is to o…

This study tested two different nerve blocks to see which one provides better pain relief after breast surgery. 62 adults having a mastectomy received either a serratus anterior block or a serratus posterior superior intercostal block. Researchers measured pain scores and how muc…

This study tested a non-invasive device called ANI that measures heart rate patterns to assess comfort in 20 non-communicating patients receiving end-of-life palliative care. The goal was to see if the ANI could reliably detect pain during procedures, compared to a standard nurse…

This study tested two types of nerve blocks to control pain after breast surgery. One hundred adults received either a serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block or a pectoral nerve (PECS II) block. The goal was to see which block lowers the need for morphine and helps p…

This study looked at two different methods to help people recover from back surgery. One method uses a nerve block (an injection near the spine), and the other uses a combination of medicines including ketamine. The goal was to see which approach helps patients feel better and re…

This study tested whether a nerve block called the erector spinae plane block can reduce pain and the need for painkillers after robotic-assisted partial kidney surgery. 46 adults aged 18 to 70 were randomly assigned to receive either the nerve block or standard care. The goal wa…

This study tested three different nerve blocks to control pain after a type of chest surgery called thoracoscopic sympathectomy. Sixty adults were randomly assigned to receive one of the blocks. The main goal was to see which block delayed the need for morphine the longest. The r…

This study tested whether a numbing injection near the hip (femoral nerve block) works better than intravenous fentanyl for pain relief in adults with a broken hip. 104 patients in the emergency department were randomly assigned to one of the two treatments. The goal was to see w…

This study looked at how well BD NRFit spinal needles and syringes work in real-world medical settings. A total of 161 people receiving anesthesia through a needle in the spine took part. Researchers measured success rates for needle placement, medication delivery, and checked fo…

This study looked at how satisfied patients were with their pain control after outpatient ear, nose, and throat surgery. Researchers compared those who received opioid painkillers to those who received non-opioid options. The goal was to see if non-opioid medicines could provide …