Labour epidural analgesia versus without labour epidural analgesia for multiparous women: a retrospective case-control study
Background: Labor epidural analgesia (LEA) effectively relieves labour pain, but it is still not available consistently for multiparous women in many institutions because of their obviously shortened labour length. Methods: A total of 811 multiprous women were retrospective enrolled and firstly divided into two groups: LEA group or non-LEA group. And then they were divided […]
Ultrasound for Interventional Pain Management
Ultrasound for Interventional Pain Management: An Illustrated Procedural Guide is a first editionbook containing 362 pages, 27 chapters, and 302 figures. The editors and authors are a mix of international pain experts. This comprehensive guide to the use of ultrasound for (chronic) pain procedures is flush with useful illustrations. The book begins with a lengthy […]
Positive Childhood Experiences and Adult Mental and Relational Health in a Statewide Sample
Associations between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and risks for adult depression, poor mental health, and insufficient social and emotional support have been documented. Less is known about how positive childhood experiences (PCEs) co-occur with and may modulate the effect of ACEs on adult mental and relational health. OBJECTIVE To evaluate associations between adult-reported PCEs and […]
A human TRPV1 genetic variant within the channel gating domain regulates pain sensitivity in rodents
Natural resistance to capsaicin’s effect in birds drove researchers to investigate a specific genetic variant that appears to be associated with pain resistance. They discovered the K710N human variant dialled down pain associated with capsaicin while enhancing the protective benefits of TRPV1. The findings could pave the way for the development of new treatments to […]
Divided by a lack of common language? – a qualitative study exploring the use of language by health professionals treating back pain
The importance of using a common language when communicating to others about back pain is acknowledged in the literature. There are broadly three areas where difficulties in communication about back pain arise. Firstly, patients seeking information from health care professionals can experience difficulties understanding them and the medical literature; secondly, misunderstandings among health professionals concerning […]
PainSA 2023 Membership fee
The council of PainSA wishes our members a prosperous new year, and we look forward to the continuation in 2023 of the successful Pain Academy events and the PainSA Congress in May. We encourage you to join or renew your PainSA membership for the 2023 calendar year as soon as possible. If you have not […]
Following Evidence-Based Recommendations for Perioperative Pain Management after Cesarean Section Is Associated with Better Pain-Related Outcomes: Analysis of Registry Data
Women who have had a Cesarean Section (CS) frequently report severe pain and pain-related interference. One reason for insufficient pain treatment might be inconsistent implementation of evidence-based guidelines. We assessed the association between implementing three elements of care recommended by guidelines for postoperative pain management and pain-related patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in women after CS. The […]
Altered interoception and its role for the co-occurrence of chronic primary pain and mental health problems in children
The co-occurrence of chronic primary pain defined as pain in 1 or more anatomical regions that persists or recurs for longer than 3 months, is associated with significant emotional distress and/or significant functional disability, and symptoms are not better accounted for by another diagnosis of anxiety, and depression in children constitutes a serious health problem, […]
Astrocytes mediate migraine-related intracranial meningeal mechanical hypersensitivity
The genesis of the headache phase in migraine with aura is thought to be mediated by cortical spreading depression (CSD) and the subsequent activation and sensitization of primary afferent neurons that innervate the intracranial meninges and their related large vessels. Yet, the exact mechanisms underlying this peripheral meningeal nociceptive response remain poorly understood. We investigated […]
Divided by a lack of common language? – a qualitative study exploring the use of language by health professionals treating back pain
The importance of using a common language when communicating to others about back pain is acknowledged in the literature. There are broadly three areas where difficulties in communication about back pain arise. Firstly, patients seeking information from health care professionals can experience difficulties understanding them and the medical literature; secondly, misunderstandings among health professionals concerning […]