Pain physician
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Meta Analysis
Effectiveness of Ginger on Pain and Function in Knee Osteoarthritis: A PRISMA Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Ginger has been proposed as a complementary treatment for musculoskeletal pain. However, efficacy, type, and safety remains unclear. ⋯ Osteoarthritis, knee osteoarthritis, ginger, pain, randomized clinical trial, systematic review.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Whole-Course Application of Dexmedetomidine Combined with Ketorolac in Nonnarcotic Postoperative Analgesia for Patients with Lung Cancer Undergoing Thoracoscopic Surgery: A Randomized Control Trial.
Opioid-based postoperative analgesia provides adequate analgesia with much adverse effects and immunosuppression. Dexmedetomidine and ketorolac have properties of opioid-sparing, antiinflammation, and immune protection. ⋯ Dexmedetomidine, ketorolac, sufentanil, thoracoscopic surgery, postoperative analgesic, patient-controlled analgesia, inflammatory response, immune function.
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Meta Analysis
Impact of Ketamine on Pain Management in Cesarean Section: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
The pain control effect of ketamine versus control in women during cesarean operation is not well determined. ⋯ Ketamine, cesarean section, randomized controlled trials, meta-analysis.
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Meperidine, a synthetic opioid, has a rapid onset and short duration of action. Mounting evidence has challenged meperidine's analgesic benefits, and concerns have been raised about its safety profile. Despite recommendations to restrict the prescription of meperidine, the drug remains frequently used. ⋯ Acute postoperative pain, adverse effects, labor analgesia, meperidine, pethidine.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Efficacy of Hyalase Hydrodissection in the Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled, Clinical Trial.
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common entrapment neuropathy, which results from median nerve compression. A lot of nonsurgical modalities are available for the management of mild to moderate situations. Local Hyalase hydrodissection (HD) of the entrapped median nerve could offer a desirable sustained symptom alleviation. ⋯ Carpal tunnel syndrome, Hyalase, median nerve hydrodissection.