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Online Unsupervised Tai Chi Intervention for Knee Osteoarthritis: Insights from the RETREAT Randomized Clinical Trial and Systematic Reviews

By MedXY 10/29/2025

This review synthesizes evidence from the RETREAT RCT and past systematic reviews, highlighting that an unsupervised online Tai Chi program significantly improves knee pain and function in knee osteoarthritis, providing a scalable, accessible exercise option.

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Evaluating Pilates for Knee Osteoarthritis: Efficacy, Safety, and Clinical Insights from Recent Meta-Analysis

By MedXY 10/11/2025

A systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs indicates Pilates may improve pain and function in knee osteoarthritis patients, though evidence quality is low and safety data insufficient. Caution is warranted in interpreting results, highlighting a need for standardized future research.

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Dexmedetomidine for Analgesia in Nonintubated Patients With Traumatic Rib Fractures: A Randomized Clinical Trial Analysis

By MedXY 10/10/2025

This trial found that adjunctive dexmedetomidine did not reduce opioid use, pain scores, or pulmonary complications in nonintubated ICU patients with traumatic rib fractures, challenging its routine analgesic use in this setting.

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Personalized Anti-Inflammatory Diet Modulates Gut Microbiome and Metabolome to Alleviate Osteoarthritis Pain

By MedXY 09/16/2025

A 4-week anti-inflammatory dietary intervention in knee osteoarthritis patients led to targeted shifts in gut microbiota and metabolite profiles associated with significant pain reduction, highlighting the potential of microbiome-informed nutritional strategies for OA management.

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Intercostal Nerve Block: A Viable Alternative to Thoracic Epidural for Pain Control in Lung Surgery

By MedXY 09/12/2025

This randomized trial demonstrates that single-shot intercostal nerve block offers noninferior pain relief compared to thoracic epidural analgesia after thoracoscopic lung resection, with benefits in opioid reduction, mobility, and shorter hospitalization.

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Live Music Therapy in Advanced Cancer: Efficacy in Pain and Symptom Relief Confirmed by MSPD Pilot Study and Meta-Analysis

By MedXY 08/25/2025

A single session of live music therapy significantly reduced pain, fatigue, and anxiety in advanced cancer patients, with high patient satisfaction. These findings align with meta-analytic evidence supporting music therapy's benefits in oncology.

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Expanding Access to Chronic Pain Care: Telehealth and Online CBT-Based Interventions Show Promise

By MedXY 07/30/2025

Remote CBT-based interventions, delivered by telehealth or online modules, offer modest but significant improvements in pain and function for individuals with high-impact chronic pain, enhancing access to evidence-based care.

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CBD Use Among Elective Sports Surgery Patients Highlights Demand for Opioid Alternatives in Pain and Sleep Management

By MedXY 07/29/2025

A recent survey found 39% of elective sports surgery patients used CBD for pain or sleep, with one-third reporting benefit—underscoring the need for more evidence and opioid alternatives.