Authors: Cruz L L, Mota S J, Catarino I P, et al. Cureus March 2025 Abstract This study examines the efficacy of botulinum neurotoxin type A (BoNT-A) in neuropathic pain management. Neuropathic pain (NP) is a chronic condition that remains challenging to treat. While botulinum neurotoxin type A (BoNT-A) has been proposed as a therapeutic […]
Read MoreAuthors: Inoue T, Yamamoto T, Kishimoto N, et al. Cureus Feb 2025 Abstract In recent years, there have been incidences of shortages of sedatives due to infectious diseases and supply issues. Dental anesthesiologists are required to have backup plans in case of supply shortages. Therefore, the aim of this study was to highlight the characteristics […]
Read MoreAuthors: Ilfeld B M, Said E T, Alexander B S, et al. Cureus Feb 2025 Objectives Percutaneous auricular neuromodulation involves implanting electrodes around the ear and administering an electric current. A device is currently available in the United States, cleared to treat symptoms from opioid withdrawal, with multiple reports suggesting a possible postoperative analgesic effect. […]
Read MoreAuthors: Lim H, Chan C et al Cureus Feb 2025 Abstract The external oblique intercostal (EOI) block is a relatively new fascial plane block that had been described for upper abdominal surgery. While it has had relatively good analgesia efficacy in the literature for various upper abdominal surgeries, it has yet to be proven to […]
Read MoreLokum app Large anesthesia groups have long dominated the industry, offering employment opportunities to CRNAs nationwide. But how do CRNAs really feel about working for these organizations? We saw a motivated, interested CRNA match with a client — as soon as she realized what Group she would be working for, she rejected the match. More than how […]
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