Pain Management Journal Articles

• Secukinumab Shows High, Sustained Efficacy in Nail Psoriasis This study demonstrated that secukinumab, an interleukin-17A inhibitor, is safe and efficacious for up to 2.5 years in patients who have moderate-to-severe psoriasis with significant nail involvement.
  The British Journal of Dermatology, April 06, 2021
• Erenumab in the Prevention of Episodic and Chronic Migraine This study assessed the effectiveness, safety, and tolerability of erenumab, a CGRPR antagonist, in a real-life migraine population.
  Headache, April 05, 2021
• Aspirin in COVID-19-Related Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome A new study found aspirin use independently associated with a reduced risk of mechanical ventilation in COVID-19 patients. What might be the pathophysiological rationale behind aspirin's efficacy?
  Anesthesia & Analgesia, April 05, 2021
• Telemedicine in the Evaluation, Management of Spine Patients How do spine surgery patients feel about the option of telemedicine in place of in-person visits?
  Spine, April 05, 2021
• COVID-19, Personal Protective Equipment, and Human Performance The personal protective equipment necessitated by COVID-19 can impair clinician performance. This paper suggests immediate and long-term countermeasures that can help to mitigate these effects.
  Anesthesiology, April 02, 2021
• Successfully Implementing ERAS Within an Anesthesia Department This paper details how one large hospital planned and implemented the anesthesia bundle of an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) pathway.
  BMC Anesthesiology, March 31, 2021
• Opioid Prescribing Variations After Orthopedic Procedures A new study finds a lack of uniformity in postoperative opioid prescribing patterns for many orthopedic procedures. What factors may account for the inconsistencies?
  Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, March 31, 2021
• Remote Electrical Neuromodulation for Migraine in Adolescents Remote electrical neuromodulation is a novel non-pharmacological alternative treatment for acute migraine, FDA-approved for adults. Is it equally effective and safe for adolescents?
  Headache, March 29, 2021
• Navigating the Loss and Grief of a Nurse Suicide What strategies may help nurses work through the grieving process when a colleague is lost to suicide?
  American Nurse Today, March 29, 2021
• Efficacy and Safety of Adalimumab Biosimilar CT-P17 for RA Is this adalimumab biosimilar for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis as safe and effective as the reference product?
  Arthritis Research & Therapy, March 26, 2021
• Anesthesia and Long-term Oncological Outcomes Controversy remains regarding the long-term oncological impact of propofol vs. volatile anesthetics during cancer surgery. This meta-analysis compared overall survival between the two.
  Anesthesia & Analgesia, March 24, 2021
• I.V./Volatile Anesthesia vs. I.V. or Volatile Anesthesia Alone Does the combination of propofol and volatile anesthetics have advantages in the early occurrence of postoperative nausea and vomiting or postoperative pain compared to either agent alone?
  BMC Anesthesiology, March 24, 2021
• Chronic Opioid Use and Biologic Discontinuation in IBD Does chronic opioid use among IBD patients portend shorter periods of biologic therapies, independent of disease severity?
  Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics, March 24, 2021
• Impact of Overweight and Obesity on HRQoL in SLE In what ways might an elevated BMI impact the physical aspects of health-related quality of life in SLE patients?
  Rheumatology, March 24, 2021
• Safety of Copolyamide Fillers for Breast Augmentation Complications reported after the use of copolyamide fillers raise concerns. How safe are they?
  Plastic Reconstructive Surgery-Global Open (PRS Global Open), March 24, 2021
• Patient Factors Associated With Opioid Use After Surgery Certain patient characteristics may be associated with greater postoperative opioid utilization. What are they?
  Annals of Surgery, March 23, 2021
• Dietary Magnesium and Migraine in Adults Might an inadequate consumption of dietary magnesium play a role in migraine in U.S. adults?
  Headache, March 22, 2021
• Bedside Manner 2020: An Inventory of Best Practices The authors present eight specific bedside practices designed to improve patient care by connecting with the patient, enhancing communication, and communicating empathy.
  Southern Medical Journal, March 22, 2021
• Evaluation and Management of Elderly Femoral Neck Fractures Nondisplaced femoral neck fractures are common injuries seen in elderly patients. How are they best assessed and managed?
  Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, March 22, 2021
• Factors in Improved QoL Outcomes in Spinal Deformity Surgery Which of these patients is more likely to achieve improvements in quality of life after corrective surgery?
  Spine, March 18, 2021