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Pain Management

Free Subscription 05.01.2026 4 Ann Intern Med 3 BMC Anesthesiol 1 BMC Geriatr 1 BMC Neurol 1 Clin J Pain 3 Eur J Anaesthesiol 4 Eur J Pain 1 Geriatrics (Basel) 9 J Pain 3 J Pain Symptom Manage 5 JAMA 8 Pain 2 Pediatr Rev 8 PLoS One 2 Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 3 Reg Anesth Pain Med

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Ann Intern Med

1. CHOU R, Fu R, Ahmed AY, Morasco BJ, et al
   Cannabis-Based Products for Chronic Pain : An Updated Systematic Review.
   Ann Intern Med. 2025 Dec 23. doi: 10.7326/ANNALS-25-03152.
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   Annals Video Summary - Cannabis-Based Products for Chronic Pain.
   Ann Intern Med. 2025 Dec 23:e2504735VS. doi: 10.7326/ANNALS-25-04735.
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3. COOPER ZD
   Defining the Safety and Efficacy of Cannabis for Chronic Pain: Novel Approaches and Reframing Objectives.
   Ann Intern Med. 2025 Dec 23. doi: 10.7326/ANNALS-25-04734.
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   Summary for Patients: Cannabis-Based Products for Chronic Pain.
   Ann Intern Med. 2025 Dec 23. doi: 10.7326/ANNALS-25-03152.
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   BMC Anesthesiol

5. SAKANOUE H, Yamaji H, Okamoto S, Okano K, et al
   Back pain after atrial fibrillation ablation under propofol sedation with adaptive servo-ventilation: incidence, time course, efficacy of venous-closure devices, and related factors.
   BMC Anesthesiol. 2025 Dec 29. doi: 10.1186/s12871-025-03594.
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6. URFALI S, Koyuncu O
   The effect of intraoperative dexmedetomidine versus ketamine on postoperative pain in patients receiving a femoral nerve block for total knee arthroplasty: a randomized trial.
   BMC Anesthesiol. 2025 Dec 27. doi: 10.1186/s12871-025-03572.
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7. JING J, Zhang MY, Yin WH, Ji YJ, et al
   Esketamine relieves postoperative depression and pain indicators in patients undergoing laparoscopic total hysterectomy.
   BMC Anesthesiol. 2025 Dec 20. doi: 10.1186/s12871-025-03570.
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   BMC Geriatr

8. PRANDEH AFSHAR P, Ali ESA, Dehghan F, Dehghan M, et al
   Non-pharmacological interventions for managing acute pain and delirium in hospitalized older patients: a systematic review.
   BMC Geriatr. 2025;25:1036.
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   BMC Neurol

9. LEWIS JW, Pawlowski K, Hurley M, McGaughey T, et al
   Brain networks activated when aggravating baseline chronic pain of an individual with new daily persistent headache: a case study.
   BMC Neurol. 2025 Dec 26. doi: 10.1186/s12883-025-04572.
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   Clin J Pain

10. SPERLING PK, Petersen KK, Danielsen AV, Rasmussen BS, et al
    A Potential Link Between Preoperative Inflammation Biomarkers and Acute Postoperative Pain Following VATS.
    Clin J Pain. 2025 Dec 30. doi: 10.1097/AJP.0000000000001355.
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    Eur J Anaesthesiol

11. LENGGENHAGER-KRAKOSKI N, Coakley A, Murtaza H, O'Brien B, et al
    Congenital insensitivity to pain with anhidrosis: a case report.
    Eur J Anaesthesiol. 2025 Dec 30. doi: 10.1097/EJA.0000000000002324.
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12. XUE FS, Wang DF, Huang ZB
    Assessing effects of opioid-free anaesthesia on postoperative pain and recovery after laparoscopic bariatric surgery.
    Eur J Anaesthesiol. 2026;43:174-175.
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13. ZHAO D, Ye T, Zhang L
    Combined opioid-free anaesthesia and high-frequency high-intensity transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for postoperative pain management in laparoscopic bariatric surgery patients.
    Eur J Anaesthesiol. 2026;43:184-185.
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    Eur J Pain

14. SPINONI M, Di Gesto C, Porpora MG, Grano C, et al
    The Role of Catastrophizing in Enhancing Pain Interference and Depressive Symptoms in Endometriosis: A Longitudinal Examination.
    Eur J Pain. 2026;30:e70198.
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15. BRUUN KD, Moerkeberg MCR, Pedersen JR, Broholm D, et al
    A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis of Endogenous Opioid System Biomarkers in Patients With Chronic Axial Pain, Chronic Widespread Pain, and Fibromyalgia.
    Eur J Pain. 2026;30:e70192.
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16. TIBURCIO AMFP, Steffens D, Leopoldino AAO, da Mata EC, et al
    Is Quality of Life in Older Adults With Non-Specific Low Back Pain Influenced by Pain or Disability? Longitudinal Data From the Back Complaints in the Elders Brazil Cohort.
    Eur J Pain. 2026;30:e70191.
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17. WANG AP, Green M, Humburg P, Moseley GL, et al
    White Matter Structure in Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: A High Angular Resolution and Fixel-Based Study.
    Eur J Pain. 2026;30:e70202.
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    Geriatrics (Basel)

18. RODRIGUES RF, de Barros CM, Lima AAV, Vilela FT, et al
    Cooled Radiofrequency at Five Revised Targets for Short-Term Pain and Physical Performance Improvement in Elderly Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Prospective Four-Case Reports.
    Geriatrics (Basel). 2025;10:170.
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    J Pain

19. KARRAN EL, Cashin AG, Chiarotto A, Sharma S, et al
    Standardising socio-demographic data collection in pain research: Introducing consensus recommendations for a minimum dataset.
    J Pain. 2025 Dec 23:105645. doi: 10.1016/j.jpain.2025.105645.
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20. MURILLO C, Wager TD, Ashar YK
    Are Gray Matter Changes Following Pain Reprocessing Therapy Associated with Clinical Improvement? A Voxel-Based Morphometry Mediation Analysis.
    J Pain. 2025 Dec 23:105644. doi: 10.1016/j.jpain.2025.105644.
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21. BOAVENTURA DE OLIVEIRA AM, Leonor MGR, da Silva DF, Sant'anna MB, et al
    Bee venom or melittin acupoint injection controls neuropathic pain in rats through the modulation of neuroinflammatory factors.
    J Pain. 2026;38:105585.
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22. CORREA-MORALES JE, Johansson T, Curtis T, Murtagh FEM, et al
    Financial status and pain in the last week of life: Insights from a nationally representative mortality follow-back survey in England and Wales.
    J Pain. 2025;40:105642.
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23. FRUMKIN MR, Zhang J, Xu Z, Yakdan S, et al
    Rethinking measurement of movement-evoked pain with digital technology.
    J Pain. 2025;40:105643.
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24. PINTO EA, Mac Goris J, Van Damme S, Benning R, et al
    Attentional bias alignment for pain: a neurophysiological approach.
    J Pain. 2025 Dec 18:105641. doi: 10.1016/j.jpain.2025.105641.
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25. CHENG H, Wu H, Shao L, Jiang J, et al
    Pain and Functional Disability in Older Adults with Cardiovascular Disease: A Cross-National Comparison of India, China, and Mexico.
    J Pain. 2025 Dec 30:106182. doi: 10.1016/j.jpain.2025.106182.
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26. CAMPANHA BES, de Lima TC, Carrer HCN, George SZ, et al
    The Effect of Positive, Neutral, and Negative Expectations about Spinal Manipulative Therapy on Pain Intensity in Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
    J Pain. 2025 Dec 31:106177. doi: 10.1016/j.jpain.2025.106177.
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27. CHANG JR, Sun ER, Jin M, Lin LG, et al
    The efficacy and safety of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for comorbid chronic low back pain and insomnia: A randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled pilot trial.
    J Pain. 2025 Dec 31:106180. doi: 10.1016/j.jpain.2025.106180.
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    J Pain Symptom Manage

28. PEREZ-MORENO D, Forero M, Juarez-Lemus AM, Mora-Arteaga J, et al
    Pericapsular nerve group phenol neurolysis for refractory metastatic hip pain: a case series.
    J Pain Symptom Manage. 2025 Dec 22:S0885-3924(25)01013.
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29. DAVIS MP, Bohlke K, Davies A
    Opioid Conversion in Adults With Cancer: MASCC-ASCO-AAHPM-HPNA-NICSO Guideline Clinical Insights.
    J Pain Symptom Manage. 2026;71:e141-e144.
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30. SHI A, Yerebake M, Du Z, Li L, et al
    Acupuncture as adjunctive therapy for cervical cancer pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    J Pain Symptom Manage. 2025 Dec 31:S0885-3924(25)01021.
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    JAMA

31. PANT S
    Medical Cannabis Program Lowers Chronic Pain Opioid Prescriptions.
    JAMA. 2026 Jan 2. doi: 10.1001/jama.2025.23008.
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32. BRONFORT G, Meier EN, Leininger B, Schneider M, et al
    Spinal Manipulation and Clinician-Supported Biopsychosocial Self-Management for Acute Back Pain: The PACBACK Randomized Clinical Trial.
    JAMA. 2025 Dec 29:e2521990. doi: 10.1001/jama.2025.21990.
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    Spinal Manipulation and Clinician-Supported Biopsychosocial Self-Management for Acute Back Pain: Research Summary.
    JAMA. 2025 Dec 29:e2522837. doi: 10.1001/jama.2025.22837.
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34. BICKET MC, Bateman BT
    Long-Term Pain Therapy With Opioids-Reply.
    JAMA. 2025 Dec 22. doi: 10.1001/jama.2025.21045.
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35. WEBSTER LR
    Long-Term Pain Therapy With Opioids.
    JAMA. 2025 Dec 22. doi: 10.1001/jama.2025.21043.
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    Pain

36. EBERHARDT E, Namer B, Neureiter A, Korner J, et al
    Spontaneous activity in pain patient stem cell-derived sensory neurons arises from one functional subclass.
    Pain. 2025 Dec 19. doi: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000003865.
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37. WALTERS ET
    Fundamental electrophysiological mechanisms for driving ongoing pain found in human nociceptors.
    Pain. 2025 Nov 24. doi: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000003866.
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38. ANG D, Kaplan S, Keefe F, Rice W, et al
    Duloxetine and cognitive behavioral therapy with phone-based support for the treatment of chronic musculoskeletal pain: a randomized controlled trial.
    Pain. 2025 Dec 23. doi: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000003861.
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39. MILLER CJ, Conroy A, Bilker WB, Stephens-Shields AJ, et al
    The impact of opioid withdrawal symptoms on pain outcomes in enriched enrollment randomized withdrawal trials: a mediation meta-analysis of trials submitted to the US Food and Drug Administration.
    Pain. 2025 Dec 24. doi: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000003895.
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40. MERCHANT G, Ratri A, Wolff SF, Stewart N, et al
    Phenotypic characteristics of chronic pain and pain-related factors in gender minority persons: a cross-sectional study.
    Pain. 2025 Dec 29. doi: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000003900.
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41. TODD J, Sharpe L, Ji J, Pickup B, et al
    Reimagining pain: the role of mental imagery in pain experience.
    Pain. 2025 Dec 31. doi: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000003863.
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42. WANG S, Eccleston C, Wilmut K, Keefe F, et al
    Why can we hurt ourselves? Human agency and embodied action in the attenuation of self-induced pain.
    Pain. 2025 Dec 26. doi: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000003899.
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43. EDWARDS RR, Tarpey T, Ashburn M, Baer C, et al
    A double-blind, placebo-controlled, multi-crossover trial of treatment with a chemokine antagonist for knee osteoarthritis pain.
    Pain. 2025 Dec 31. doi: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000003904.
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    Pediatr Rev

44. FATOLA T, Spellman A, Genies M
    An Unusual Case of Back Pain in a Healthy Soccer Player.
    Pediatr Rev. 2026;47:50-55.
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45. SIMS PJ, Varghese C, Junewick J, Sieplinga K, et al
    Acute Abdominal Pain and Constipation in 8-Year-Old Girl.
    Pediatr Rev. 2026;47:40-43.
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    PLoS One

46. MC AULIFFE S, Wilson F, Foley G, Smith SM, et al
    General practitioners' experiences of managing low back pain in primary care in Ireland: A qualitative phenomenological study.
    PLoS One. 2025;20:e0339053.
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47. KERTESZ SG, Varley AL, Hoge AE, Joiner TE, et al
    Correction: Protocol for research examination of individual suicides occurring in chronic pain: A qualitative approach to psychological autopsy methodology.
    PLoS One. 2025;20:e0339797.
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48. AWAD E, Abushanab H, Darwish R, Hunt-Smith T, et al
    Age and gender disparities in administration of opioid for cardiac chest pain in the emergency department.
    PLoS One. 2025;20:e0339037.
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49. HAHNE AJ, Shah M, Rashid M, Raja K, et al
    STOPS approach to individualised physiotherapy versus usual physiotherapy care for chronic low back pain in India: A randomised controlled trial protocol.
    PLoS One. 2025;20:e0339280.
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50. LIN J, Huang Y, Wen Y, Yang W, et al
    Ultrasound-guided stellate ganglion block attenuates early postoperative visceral pain after laparoscopic hysterectomy: A prospective randomized controlled trial.
    PLoS One. 2025;20:e0339677.
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51. XU Y, Jiang F, Zheng B, Zhang GL, et al
    Exploring the molecular link between obstructive sleep apnea and interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome: A bioinformatics and machine learning study.
    PLoS One. 2025;20:e0339824.
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52. YUAN Y, Luo Q, Yan F, Li L, et al
    Effectiveness and safety of nurse-led different epidural analgesia methods based on symptom management theory in patients with severe acute pancreatitis: A single-center RCT protocol.
    PLoS One. 2026;21:e0337803.
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53. ROTH IJ, Harr ED, Lathren CR, Barnhill JL, et al
    A protocol for using rapid qualitative techniques to incorporate multi-level stakeholder feedback in a pragmatic clinical trial of mindfulness for chronic low back pain.
    PLoS One. 2026;21:e0338304.
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    Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A

54. PANDEY VK, Acharya TK, Willcox KF, Dembla S, et al
    Peripheral nerve injury reduces macrophage efferocytosis to facilitate neuropathic pain.
    Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2026;123:e2511401122.
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55. GAO Y, Zhang J, Zhang H, Chow L, et al
    A neuromorphic robotic electronic skin with active pain and injury perception.
    Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2025;122:e2520922122.
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    Reg Anesth Pain Med

56. MUDUMBAI SC, Chen JQ, Hunter OO, Nool DS, et al
    Utilization and opioid outcomes of a transitional pain service in high-risk surgical veterans: a cohort study.
    Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2025 Dec 24:rapm-2025-107092. doi: 10.1136/rapm-2025-107092
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57. KHAN MS, Poeran J, Dworkin RH, Sideris A, et al
    Interpreting cannabis use and postoperative pain in older adults: methodologic considerations.
    Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2025 Dec 31:rapm-2025-107443. doi: 10.1136/rapm-2025-107443
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58. SAJDEYA R, Rouhizadeh M, Cook RL, Tighe PJ, et al
    Re: Interpreting cannabis use and postoperative pain in older adults: methodologic considerations.
    Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2025 Dec 31:rapm-2025-107513. doi: 10.1136/rapm-2025-107513
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