Effective pain management is a key component in the continuum of perioperative care to
ensure optimal outcomes for surgical patients. The overutilization of opioids in the past few …

The occipital nerve block involves the injection of a local anesthetic and possibly a
corticosteroid near the occipital nerves at the base of the skull and aims at providing relief …

The pharmacological management of musculoskeletal pain starts with NSAIDs, followed by
weak or strong opioids until the pain is under control. However, the treatment outcome is …

Objective: To provide an overview of clinical recommendations regarding genomic medicine
relating to pain management and opioid use disorder. Data Sources: A literature review was …

This review emphasises the importance of opioid monitoring in clinical practice and
advocates for a personalised approach based on pharmacogenetics. Beyond effectively …

The worlds of chronic pain and addiction continue to intersect too often in many ways.
Chronic pain significantly impairs and disrupts the quality of life of millions of people …

Traumatic muscle injuries (TMIs) and muscle pain (MP) negatively impact athletes'
performance and quality of life. Both conditions have a complex pathophysiology involving …

Problems with the treatment of acute pain may arise when a patient is opioid-tolerant, such
as those on chronic therapy with opioids or opiate replacement therapy, those who misuse …

Dental health is influenced by a multitude of factors, including oral hygiene, dietary habits,
environmental factors, and genetics. While the role of traditional factors such as oral hygiene …

Abstract Catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) is the major enzyme involved in the
catabolism of dopamine, a neurotransmitter in the brain's reward system. The common …