Abstract Aim Ketamine is increasingly used for treatment-resistant depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, chronic pain, and other psychiatric conditions[8,9]. As more adults receive serial ketamine infusions or intranasal esketamine, perioperative considerations with ongoing NMDA-receptor modulation. However, perioperative guidance remains limited, creating uncertainty around anesthetic dosing,...
Abstract: Aims: Chronic visceral pain can cause repeated presentations to surgical services. Cognitive therapies show promise but are not often considered in the surgical setting. This study aims to assess the efficacy and mechanisms of MBCT-IBS, a mindfulness-based cognitive intervention for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Methods: Fifteen women with IBS underwent a 6-week MBCT-IBS training...