Sharon Morjig, PharmD, MSCS

Three studies demonstrated significant improvements in both chronic pain and depression outcomes post-intervention, with only 1 of the studies including follow-up data supporting sustained effectiveness.

In a prospective, observational, single-center study, investigators sought to elucidate factors related to postoperative pain resolution, as well as preoperative and perioperative factors affecting delayed opioid cessation or persistent opioid use after surgery.

Utilizing genetic data and Mendelian randomization, researchers examined the complex interplay between localized pain and sleeplessness/insomnia, anxiety/panic attacks, and depression.