Pain ManagementOctober 1, 2026Steven Paul Cohen, Roman Smolynets, Jordan Wood et al.
BACKGROUND: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) are conditions that share common mechanisms and are highly co-prevalent with each other and chronic pain. This pragmatic study will compare ketamine infusions to stellate ganglion blocks (SGB), their combination, and a placebo-sham-controlled arm. METHODS: A double-blind study conducted at 3 U.S. and Ukrainian...
Background: Stress is a major mental health problem among working women and often leads to physical discomfort, emotional imbalance, and reduced quality of life. Yoga practices such as Bhramari Pranayama and Pranava Japa (Om chanting) are considered safe and simple complementary methods for stress management. However, their combined effect has not been studied adequately. Objective: To evaluate...
App-delivered mindfulness improved social functioning and pain catastrophizing among patients with chronic pain. Patient characteristics predicted app engagement, highlighting important considerations for clinical settings.