OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Current Pain and Headache Reports is 8. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2020-04-01 to 2024-04-01.)

Article	Citations
Dexmedetomidine in Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Protocols for Postoperative Pain	109
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome	55
Epidemiology of Headache in Children and Adolescents—Another Type of Pandemia	50
A Comprehensive Review of the Treatment and Management of Myofascial Pain Syndrome	50
A Comprehensive Update on the Treatment and Management of Postdural Puncture Headache	46
Mechanism of Action of Peripheral Nerve Stimulation	41
Low-Dose Naltrexone for Chronic Pain: Update and Systemic Review	38
Neurophysiological Mechanisms Supporting Mindfulness Meditation–Based Pain Relief: an Updated Review	34
Gut Microbiome Dysbiosis and Depression: a Comprehensive Review	32
Headache as a Symptom of COVID-19: Narrative Review of 1-Year Research	29
Considerations and Implications of Cannabidiol Use During Pregnancy	29
Quantitative Sensory Testing to Predict Postoperative Pain	28
Stigma and Migraine: Developing Effective Interventions	27
Exercise and Migraine Prevention: a Review of the Literature	25
Clinical Effectiveness and Mechanism of Action of Spinal Cord Stimulation for Treating Chronic Low Back and Lower Extremity Pain: a Systematic Review	23
Post-COVID Pain Syndromes	22
Exercise in Treatment of Migraine Including Chronic Migraine	21
Novel Agents in Neuropathic Pain, the Role of Capsaicin: Pharmacology, Efficacy, Side Effects, Different Preparations	21
Headache Related to PPE Use during the COVID-19 Pandemic	21
Neuromodulation Interventions for the Treatment of Painful Diabetic Neuropathy: a Systematic Review	20
Utilizing the Biopsychosocial Model in Concussion Treatment: Post-Traumatic Headache and beyond	19
Exparel for Postoperative Pain Management: a Comprehensive Review	19
Acupuncture and Postoperative Pain Reduction	19
Comprehensive Review of Topical Analgesics for Chronic Pain	18
Latest Insights into the Pathophysiology of Migraine: the ATP-Sensitive Potassium Channels	18

Sex and Gender Considerations in Episodic Migraine	18
Chronic Pain in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis	18
A Comprehensive Review of the Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management of Urologic Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome	18
Fear, Avoidance, and Disability in Headache Disorders	17
A Comprehensive Review of the Celiac Plexus Block for the Management of Chronic Abdominal Pain	17
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Treating Chronic Neuropathic Pain: a Systematic Review	17
Dexmedetomidine as an Adjunct for Regional Anesthetic Nerve Blocks	17
Neurology of Preeclampsia and Related Disorders: an Update in Neuro-obstetrics	16
Reducing New Persistent Opioid Use After Surgery: A Review of Interventions	15
Interventional Modalities to Treat Complex Regional Pain Syndrome	15
Complications Associated with Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injections	15
A Comprehensive Review of the Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management of Postmastectomy Pain Syndrome	15
Neuromodulation for Chronic Daily Headache	15
Evidence-Based Treatment of Painful Diabetic Neuropathy: a Systematic Review	15
Psychological Interventions for Pediatric Headache Disorders: A 2021 Update on Research Progress and Needs	14
Management of Refractory Pain After Total Joint Replacement	14
Sex Differences in Chronic Migraine: Focusing on Clinical Features, Pathophysiology, and Treatments	14
Neuropathic Pain Associated with COVID-19: a Systematic Review of Case Reports	13
Does Epidural Bupivacaine with or Without Steroids Provide Long-Term Relief? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis	13
Evidence of Potential Mechanisms of Acupuncture from Functional MRI Data for Migraine Prophylaxis	13
Real-World Patient Experience of CGRP-Targeting Therapy for Migraine: a Narrative Review	13
Ketamine in the Past, Present, and Future: Mechanisms, Metabolites, and Toxicity	13
Small Fiber Neuropathy	13
Opioid Use Disorder and Racial/Ethnic Health Disparities: Prevention and Management	13
Endometriosis Pain Management: a Review	13
Stroke-Like Migraine Attacks After Radiation Therapy (SMART) Syndrome: A Comprehensive Review	12
Challenges in Utilizing Telehealth for Chronic Pain	12
Regional Anesthesia Techniques for Pain Management for Laparoscopic Surgery: a Review of the Current Literature	12
Hypertension and Migraine: Time to Revisit the Evidence	12
Medical Cannabis for Chronic Nonmalignant Pain Management	12
Flavonoids in the Treatment of Neuropathic Pain	12
CSF-Venous Fistula	12
Postdural Puncture Headache—Risks and Current Treatment	11
Gender Minority Stress, Psychiatric Comorbidities, and the Experience of Migraine in Transgender and Gender-Diverse Individuals: a Narrative Review	11
Efficacy and Feasibility of Behavioral Treatments for Migraine, Headache, and Pain in the Acute Care Setting	11
Is Percutaneous Adhesiolysis Effective in Managing Chronic Low Back and Lower Extremity Pain in Post-surgery Syndrome: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis	11
Behavioral Management of Episodic Migraine: Maintaining a Healthy Consistent Lifestyle	11
The Application of Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block for Acute Pain Control of Hip Fracture and Surgery	11
Cannabis and Migraine: It’s Complicated	11
Post-traumatic Headache and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: Brain Networks and Connectivity	11
Minimally Invasive Therapies for Osteoarthritic Hip Pain: a Comprehensive Review	10
Occipital Neuralgia	10
Gabapentinoid Use in Perioperative Care and Current Controversies	10
Recent Applications of Virtual Reality for the Management of Pain in Burn and Pediatric Patients	10
The Experience of BIPOC Living with Chronic Pain in the USA: Biopsychosocial Factors that Underlie Racial Disparities in Pain Outcomes, Comorbidities, Inequities, and Barriers to Treatment	10
Acupuncture for the Management of Low Back Pain	10
Interventional Therapies for Pain in Cancer Patients: a Narrative Review	10
Postcraniotomy Headache: Etiologies and Treatments	10
Ketamine Use in the Surgical Patient: a Literature Review	10
CBT and CFT for Chronic Pain	9

Pediatric Migraine and Academics	9
Acute Pain Management of Chronic Pain Patients in Ambulatory Surgery Centers	9
Noninvasive Neuromodulation in Migraine	9
The Role of the Cannabinoid System in Pain Control: Basic and Clinical Implications	9
Disinfectants In Interventional Practices	9
The Psychiatric Comorbidities of Migraine in Children and Adolescents	9
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery: Opioid Sparing Strategies After Discharge: A Review	9
Meralgia Paresthetica	9
Medical Cannabis for Headache Pain: a Primer for Clinicians	9
Updates in the Diagnostic Approach of Headache	9
Resting State Electrophysiological Cortical Activity: A Brain Signature Candidate for Patients with Migraine	8
Update of New Daily Persistent Headache	8
Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management of Dejerine–Roussy Syndrome: a Comprehensive Review	8
Post-traumatic Headache in Children and Adolescents	8
Models for Treating Post-traumatic Headache	8
Complications of Fluoroscopically Guided Cervical Interlaminar Epidural Steroid Injections	8
Interventional Treatment Modalities for Chronic Abdominal and Pelvic Visceral Pain	8
CGRP in Childhood and Adolescence Migraine: (Patho)physiological and Clinical Aspects	8
The Impact of Smoking on the Development and Severity of Chronic Pain	8
A Review of Underserved and Vulnerable Populations in Headache Medicine in the United States: Challenges and Opportunities	8
Cervical Spinal Cord Stimulation for Trigeminal Neuralgia: a Narrative Review	8
Update of Neuromodulation in Chronic Migraine	8