Pain management in chronic pancreatitis.

Pain in chronic pancreatitis (CP) is difficult to manage. Many patients suffer from inadequate pain relief, completely incapacitating them in their daily activities. Historically, despite their well-known adverse effects, opioids have been the pillar of treatment regimens in painful CP.

Pitfalls in internal jugular vein cannulation.

Central venous catheter insertion in the internal jugular vein (IJV) is frequently performed in acute care settings, facilitated by its easy availability and increased use of ultrasound in healthcare settings. Despite the increased safety profile and insertion convenience, it has complications. Herein, we aim to inform readers about the existing literature on the plethora of complications with potentially disastrous consequences for patients undergoing IJV cannulation.

Relevance of sleep for wellness: New trends in using artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Sleep and well-being have been intricately linked, and sleep hygiene is paramount for developing mental well-being and resilience. Although widespread, sleep disorders require elaborate polysomnography laboratory and patient-stay with sleep in unfamiliar environments. Current technologies have allowed various devices to diagnose sleep disorders at home.

Do-It-Yourself Ultrasonography Phantom Model for Improving Hand Skills: A Technical Report.

This technical report focuses on developing a do-it-yourself (DIY) model of a water phantom for training in ultrasound-guided needle insertion techniques. Ultrasound technology is becoming more widely used in perioperative and intensive care settings. However, accurate needle placement using ultrasound guidance necessitates strong spatial reasoning and hand-eye coordination.