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Released: 18-Mar-2024 1:05 AM EDT
Study Supports Use of a Continuous Nerve Block for Patients Receiving ACL Repair Surgery
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

A study out of Stanford University has found that use of a femoral catheter in patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructive surgery is associated with better results.

Released: 18-Mar-2024 1:05 AM EDT
Study Finds Popular Drugs Used for Diabetes and Weight-Loss Doesn’t Increase Aspiration or Pneumonia in Surgery Patients
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

A study has found no association between prescription glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist medications and increased risk of aspiration or pneumonia in surgery patients.

Released: 18-Mar-2024 12:05 AM EDT
Shoulder Surgery Patients Who Receive Continuous Nerve Blocks Have Less Postoperative Pain
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

A study has found that patients undergoing shoulder surgery who receive continuous nerve blocks experience less pain following surgery compared to those who receive single-shot nerve blocks and continuous analgesia.

Released: 13-Mar-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Clinical Trial Examines the Potential Benefit of Alternative Pain Management with Total Knee Arthroplasty Patients
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

Researchers at the Hospital for Special Surgery study the potential role of perioperative cannabinoids for pain management and opioid reduction with patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty.

Released: 13-Mar-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Researchers Perform Anatomical Dissection to Identify Sensory Nerves for Improved Cancer Treatment
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

Researchers from the London Health Sciences Centre use anatomical dissection to identify undocumented nerve pathways for the most diagnosed cancer worldwide.

Newswise: Dr. Brian Brenner Named 2024 Resident/Fellow of the Year
Released: 22-Feb-2024 8:00 AM EST
Dr. Brian Brenner Named 2024 Resident/Fellow of the Year
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

ASRA Pain Medicine awards Dr. Brian Brenner for his contributions to regional anesthesia and pain medicine.

Newswise: Dr. Christopher Wu is Named the 2024 Gaston Labat Award Winner
Released: 13-Feb-2024 6:05 PM EST
Dr. Christopher Wu is Named the 2024 Gaston Labat Award Winner
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

He will present his award lecture, "Regional Anesthesia and Outcomes: Past, Present, and Future” on Saturday, March 23, in conjunction with the 49th Annual Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine Meeting, in San Diego, CA.

Newswise: Dr. Colin McCartney Will Receive ASRA Pain Medicine's Distinguished Service Award this Spring
Released: 12-Jan-2024 4:50 PM EST
Dr. Colin McCartney Will Receive ASRA Pain Medicine's Distinguished Service Award this Spring
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

Chief of anesthesia for Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and professor of anesthesiology and pain medicine at the University of Toronto, Dr. Colin McCartney is to receive the 2024 Distinguished Service Award this March.

Released: 3-Nov-2023 3:05 PM EDT
Association Between Lumbar Radiofrequency Ablation and Lumbar Multifidus Dysfunction Is Not Clear
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

One approach to treating chronic low back pain is something called lumbar medial branch nerve radiofrequency ablation/neurotomy (LRFA), which targets painful facet joints. However, it has been suggested that LRFA may lead to multifidus muscle denervation, given its shared innervation from these nerves.

Released: 3-Nov-2023 3:05 PM EDT
Study Shows Preoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging Is Critical in Identifying Spinal Cord Stimulation Patients
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

Physicians from Pittsburgh, PA, wanted to determine the usefulness of MRI in determining treatment plans. MRI is expensive and requires insurance preauthorization. One hypothesis was that patients with specific characteristics might have a greater benefit from the added step.

Released: 3-Nov-2023 3:00 PM EDT
Researchers Utilize TriNetX Research Network to Analyze Postoperative Data and Better Describe Lines of Treatment
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

It is no secret that the mainstay of postoperative analgesia is opioid based, but studies confirm that the execution of a multimodal postoperative analgesic approach to postoperative pain control can help minimize opiate side effects.

Released: 3-Nov-2023 2:45 PM EDT
Study Suggests Patients in Chronic Pain Who Fear Physical Activity and Have Pain Catastrophizing Behavior Are Less Likely to Respond to Spinal Cord Stimulation
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) to treat chronic low back pain continues to rise. Optimal patient selection remains one of the most important factors for SCS success. Researchers at the University of Kansas Medical Center believe they’ve found one group that is not likely to respond well.

Released: 3-Nov-2023 2:30 PM EDT
Different Anesthesia Techniques Effect Postoperative Recovery, According to a Survey of Pediatric Patient Data
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

Utilizing both high spinal anesthesia (HSA) and general anesthesia (GA) may lead to faster patient recovery times and overall better patient care when used in pediatric congenital heart surgery.

Newswise: Dr. Andrea Chadwick Named 2023 Presidential Scholar Award Recipient
Released: 15-Aug-2023 7:55 AM EDT
Dr. Andrea Chadwick Named 2023 Presidential Scholar Award Recipient
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

Founder and director of the Fibromyalgia and Centralized Pain Exploration (FACE) Lab, Dr. Andrea Chadwick is to receive the 2023 Presidential Scholar Award this November.

Newswise: Nobel Prize Laureate Who Studied Properties of Capsaicin Named 2023 Bonica Award Winner
Released: 15-Aug-2023 7:55 AM EDT
Nobel Prize Laureate Who Studied Properties of Capsaicin Named 2023 Bonica Award Winner
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

David Julius, PhD, who received the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 2021, has been selected to receive ASRA Pain Medicine’s 2023 John J. Bonica Award. He will present the annual lecture on Saturday, November 11, in conjunction with the 22nd Annual Pain Medicine Meeting in New Orleans, LA.

Released: 17-Apr-2023 2:30 PM EDT
Ketamine May Be More Effective in Reducing Postoperative Pain in Patients With a Higher TSP
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

A study has found that ketamine may be more helpful in preventing postoperative pain among a subset of patients with a higher tendency toward central sensitization as measured by TSP (temporal summation of pain).

Released: 17-Apr-2023 2:30 PM EDT
TNS Development After HoLEP Surgery May Be Influenced by Patient Positioning, Procedure Duration, and Patient Characteristics
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

A retrospective chart review found a 3.7% occurrence rate of transient neurologic symptoms (TNS) in patients receiving 1.5% mepivacaine during Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP) surgery and suggested a possible association of TNS development with quicker procedures, smaller prostates, lithotomy positioning, and younger age.

Released: 17-Apr-2023 2:30 PM EDT
Dual Nerve Block May Provide Superior Pain Control During Breast Cancer Surgery, Reduce Risk of Chronic Pain
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

Using two targeted injections of local anesthetic medication may provide a comprehensive, effective means of pain control during breast cancer surgery, found a study by researchers at Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.

Released: 17-Apr-2023 2:30 PM EDT
Infection Risk Is Rare With Epidural and Spinal Blocks, Higher With Peripheral Nerve Block Catheters
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

A review of medical literature found that infections following epidural and spinal blocks are rare. Infections following peripheral nerve block catheters are more common but have been less frequently studied; this may necessitate a review of patient and procedural aspects to lower the risk associated with these procedures.

Newswise: Use of Nerve Stimulation During Adductor Canal Block Could Help Identify and Avoid Injury to Nerve to Vastus Medialis
Released: 17-Apr-2023 2:30 PM EDT
Use of Nerve Stimulation During Adductor Canal Block Could Help Identify and Avoid Injury to Nerve to Vastus Medialis
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

A study using lower limbs from two cadavers to demonstrate the technique of adductor canal (AC) block found that the needle trajectory of the traditional approach led to impalement of the nerve to vastus medialis (NVM) in 33% of cases and direct contact with the nerve in another 22%.

Newswise: Edward Mariano Will Receive ASRA Pain Medicine’s 2023 Distinguished Service Award
Released: 19-Jan-2023 8:05 AM EST
Edward Mariano Will Receive ASRA Pain Medicine’s 2023 Distinguished Service Award
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

Stanford and Veterans Affairs physician and professor has spent his career advancing regional anesthesia education and research.

Newswise: Santhanam Suresh Will Receive ASRA Pain Medicine’s Prestigious Gaston Labat Award
Released: 19-Jan-2023 8:05 AM EST
Santhanam Suresh Will Receive ASRA Pain Medicine’s Prestigious Gaston Labat Award
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

Santhanam Suresh, MD, MBA, FAAP, FASA, has been named the 2023 Gaston Labat Award recipient and will present the Gaston Labat lecture at the ASRA Pain Medicine 48th Annual Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine Meeting, April 22, 2023, in Hollywood, FL.

Released: 3-Jan-2023 11:05 AM EST
All Patients Should be Screened for Cannabis Use Before Surgery, First U.S. Guidelines Recommend
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

All patients undergoing procedures requiring anesthesia should be asked about cannabis use, according to guidelines released by the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA Pain Medicine). The first U.S. guidelines on cannabis use in relation to surgery also notes regular use may worsen pain and nausea after surgery and increase the need for opioids.

11-Nov-2022 8:00 AM EST
Researchers Call for More Studies on the Use of Steroids to Treat Pinched Nerves
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

Stanford University researchers recently conducted a systematic review of studies on cervical radiculopathy, commonly referred to as “pinched nerve,” to determine if steroids are a safe and effective treatment.

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11-Nov-2022 8:00 AM EST
Spinal Stimulation Device Successfully Treats Chronic Low-Back Pain for Three Years, According to Study
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

A study has found that restorative neurostimulation continues to be effective in treating low-back pain caused by multifidus dysfunction after three years.

Newswise: Wrist-Worn Device Potentially Offers Objective Measure of the Impact of Chronic Pain on Function
11-Nov-2022 8:00 AM EST
Wrist-Worn Device Potentially Offers Objective Measure of the Impact of Chronic Pain on Function
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

Effectively treating chronic pain is challenging because pain experiences are highly subjective. To select the best treatments, physicians rely on patient perceptions, costly tests, and lengthy examinations.

11-Nov-2022 8:00 AM EST
Better Tools Needed to Determine Which Patients Will Benefit from Spinal Cord Stimulation Treatment
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is an effective and proven treatment for chronic nerve pain, and it is often used to treat persistent pain after previous back surgery. However, before SCS can be implemented, physicians are required to conduct a prognostic “trial,” which carries an average price tag of $10,000.

11-Nov-2022 8:00 AM EST
Low-Dose Naltrexone Shows Promise in Treating Pain in Patients with Fibromyalgia, Crohn’s Disease, Low Back Pain, and Other Chronic Conditions
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

Naltrexone was originally used to help treat alcohol and opioid abuse. However, at lose doses, naltrexone has been found to help with chronic pain stemming from various conditions including fibromyalgia, Crohn’s disease, diabetic neuropathy, axial low back pain, rheumatoid arthritis, and complex region pain syndrome.

11-Nov-2022 8:00 AM EST
Physicians Cautioned About Using Certain Radiocontrast Agents with Interventional Pain Medicine Procedures
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

Epidural steroid injections and epidural blood patches are procedures performed by pain medicine physicians to deliver medication into the spine to provide quick pain relief to patients. During these procedures, a small amount of dye is injected to identify the epidural space, a small space in the spine.

Newswise: Dr. Jose De Andres to Present the 2022 John J. Bonica Lecture at the 21st Annual Pain Medicine Meeting
Released: 24-Aug-2022 12:00 PM EDT
Dr. Jose De Andres to Present the 2022 John J. Bonica Lecture at the 21st Annual Pain Medicine Meeting
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

ASRA Pain Medicine has selected Jose De Andres, MD, PhD, FIPP, EDRA, EDPM, to receive the 2022 John J. Bonica Award. The honor recognizes an individual who has demonstrated outstanding contributions to the development, teaching, and practice of pain medicine in the tradition of John J. Bonica, MD, the pioneering anesthesiologist regarded as the founding father of pain relief medicine.

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Released: 24-May-2022 10:05 AM EDT
Recommendations for Interventional Pain Procedures During Contrast Shortage
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

Pain medicine practitioners should take measures to reduce the use of iodinated contrast medium in interventional pain procedures due to the current shortage of iohexol. Clinicians are advised to consider using alternate image guidance, such as ultrasound, delaying non-urgent procedures, and using alternative contrast agents, according to guidance just released by ASRA Pain Medicine.

Released: 29-Mar-2022 8:05 AM EDT
Saline Treatment Can Reverse Nerve Block Lung Complication, But Needs 30 Minutes to Take Effect – Too Long for Some Patients
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

Researchers at Stanford University are working to identify how to reverse a rare but potentially fatal side effect of a commonly provided nerve block for patients receiving shoulder surgery. Given how common the surgery is, this work has vast implications.

Newswise: Local Anesthetic Use for Hip Fracture Patients Is Increasing, a Positive Sign in the Battle Against Opioid Use Disorder
21-Mar-2022 8:05 AM EDT
Local Anesthetic Use for Hip Fracture Patients Is Increasing, a Positive Sign in the Battle Against Opioid Use Disorder
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

Patients with traumatic injuries who are treated in the emergency room are susceptible to opioid-related adverse drug effects. Increased use of regional anesthesia in this setting can be helpful in the effort to reduce the use of opioids.

Newswise: Researchers Developing System for Delivering IGF-1 Nanoparticles to Patients with Nerve Injury
21-Mar-2022 8:05 AM EDT
Researchers Developing System for Delivering IGF-1 Nanoparticles to Patients with Nerve Injury
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

Researchers at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD, are developing a drug delivery system that can deliver nanoparticles containing IGF-1 to injured nerves to help them heal.

Newswise: Ban Tsui, MD, Will Receive ASRA Pain Medicine’s 2022 Distinguished Service Award
Released: 1-Mar-2022 8:05 AM EST
Ban Tsui, MD, Will Receive ASRA Pain Medicine’s 2022 Distinguished Service Award
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

Ban C.H. Tsui, MD, has been selected to receive the 2022 Distinguished Service Award by the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA Pain Medicine). Dr. Tsui is a professor in the department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative & Pain Medicine at Stanford University in Stanford, CA.

Newswise: Brian Ilfeld, MD, Will Receive ASRA Pain Medicine’s Prestigious Gaston Labat Award
Released: 1-Mar-2022 8:05 AM EST
Brian Ilfeld, MD, Will Receive ASRA Pain Medicine’s Prestigious Gaston Labat Award
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

Brian Ilfeld, MD, has been named the 2022 Gaston Labat Award recipient and lecturer by the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA Pain Medicine). Dr. Ilfeld is a professor of anesthesiology at the University of California San Diego, where he also serves as director of Regional Anesthesia Clinical Research and site director of the Outcomes Research Consortium. Given annually, the award honors Gaston P. Labat, MD (1843-1908), a pioneer in regional anesthesia and the first president of the American Society of Regional Anesthesia founded in 1923 (later abandoned and then “re-founded” in 1975). Labat’s Regional Anesthesia: Its Technique and Clinical Application was first published in 1922.

Newswise: Dr. Alexander Stone to Receive 2022 ASRA Pain Medicine Resident/Fellow of the Year Award
Released: 1-Mar-2022 8:05 AM EST
Dr. Alexander Stone to Receive 2022 ASRA Pain Medicine Resident/Fellow of the Year Award
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

The American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA Pain Medicine) 2022 Resident/Fellow of the Year will be awarded to Alexander Stone, MD, a regional anesthesia-acute pain medicine fellow at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York, NY. Dr. Stone’s enthusiasm for the field is clear from his description of anesthesiology as “the greatest medical specialty” and from the six mentors who wrote letters of support for his nomination.

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Released: 18-Nov-2021 11:15 AM EST
ASRA Changes Name to ASRA Pain Medicine
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The American Society of Regional Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine (ASRA) has changed its abbreviated name to ASRA Pain Medicine to better reflect its membership community’s expertise and advancement of the entire spectrum of pain medicine.

Released: 15-Nov-2021 7:05 AM EST
Steroid Use Significantly Reduces Pain After Radiofrequency Neurotomy
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

Radiofrequency neurotomy is used to provide long-term relief for chronic neck and lower-back pain. The most common side effect is a sensation of burning, numbness, and shooting in the area where the needles were placed. This study found that steroids significantly reduce this side effect.

Released: 15-Nov-2021 7:05 AM EST
Protocol Based on Questionnaires and a Mental Health Checklist Can Replace In-Person Psychological Assessment Before Neuromodulation Therapies
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

Researchers at Toronto Western Hospital in Canada have proposed a protocol for patients undergoing neuromodulation implantation that incorporates a short mental health checklist and pre-defined cut-offs on validated questionnaires to assess the need for an in-person assessment by a psychologist.

Released: 15-Nov-2021 7:05 AM EST
Disparities Exist in Kyphoplasty Treatment for Black and Lower-Income Medicare Recipients
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

A new study found that kyphoplasty was less likely to be performed in Black patients, as well as in patients with dual Medicare and Medicaid eligibility, who tend to be lower-income older adults.

Released: 15-Nov-2021 7:05 AM EST
Chronic Opioid Use Predicts Lower Response to Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation over 1 Year
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

A retrospective study sought to determine demographic and clinical predictors of a successful response to dorsal root ganglion stimulation. A history of prior chronic opioid use was associated with significantly lower rates of responder status. Other characteristics such as age, gender, body mass index, and smoking showed no changes in responder status.

Released: 15-Nov-2021 7:05 AM EST
Wrist Innervation Anatomy Provides a Roadmap for Chronic Pain Management
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

More than 11 million Americans experience chronic wrist pain. Percutaneous denervation, a procedure that interrupts the signal from the nerve to the brain, is emerging as a non-invasive alternative for chronic wrist pain. A recent study explored specific sites in the wrist enable effective use of this technique.

Released: 15-Nov-2021 7:05 AM EST
Novel Drug Delivery Matrix Significantly Extends Pain Relief After Surgery
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

A novel drug delivery matrix currently in pre-clinical development may offer a narcotic-free alternative for patients experiencing pain after surgery.

Newswise: Guidelines Emphasize Need for Multimodal, Individualized Care for Surgery Patients
Released: 24-Sep-2021 9:00 AM EDT
Guidelines Emphasize Need for Multimodal, Individualized Care for Surgery Patients
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

A new multi-society organizational consensus statement published in Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine establishes seven guiding principles for acute perioperative pain management to help institutions better care for patients having surgery.

Newswise: Dr. Oscar de Leon-Casasola Named 2021 John J. Bonica Awardee, Will Present Lecture at ASRA’s 20th Annual Pain Medicine Meeting
Released: 23-Sep-2021 9:00 AM EDT
Dr. Oscar de Leon-Casasola Named 2021 John J. Bonica Awardee, Will Present Lecture at ASRA’s 20th Annual Pain Medicine Meeting
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

Oscar de Leon-Casasola, MD, has been selected to receive the 2021 John J. Bonica Award. The honor recognizes an individual who has demonstrated outstanding contributions to the development, teaching and practice of pain medicine in the tradition of John J. Bonica, MD, the pioneering anesthesiologist regarded as the “founding father of pain relief medicine.”

Newswise: Dr. Kevin Vorenkamp From Duke University Named 2021 ASRA Presidential Scholar
Released: 23-Sep-2021 9:00 AM EDT
Dr. Kevin Vorenkamp From Duke University Named 2021 ASRA Presidential Scholar
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

The American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine Presidential Scholar Award recognizes outstanding scientific and sustained contributions to regional anesthesia and acute or chronic pain medicine over the preceding 10 years.

Released: 20-Sep-2021 10:05 AM EDT
Surgery, Buprenorphine, and Patients in Recovery from Opioid Use Disorder
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

With the reintroduction of powerful narcotic opioids to manage acute pain, surgery can be a make-or-break time for patients in recovery from opioid use disorder (OUD). For those using buprenorphine as part of their recovery process, the stress, anxiety and risk can be amplified if, as is often the case, they are directed to stop using the buprenorphine ahead of their surgery.

Released: 20-Sep-2021 9:05 AM EDT
The Pandemic Has Further Contributed to Bias, Worse Outcomes in Pain Management
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

Both patients with chronic pain and providers specializing in chronic pain are suffering from effects of COVID while battling bias in health care. Expert hopes to move forward in identifying differences in pain outcomes despite current challenges


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