To test the feasibility and acceptability of a customized six-session cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) group intervention for adults with recurrent trigeminal neuralgia (TN).
 
  Fifteen participants with TN were recruited from a specialist facial pain unit in London, United Kingdom. The effects of the group intervention were evaluated using validated self-report measures, which the participants completed before and after the intervention and at 1-month and 9-month follow-ups. A semi-structured interview was also used at the 1-year follow-up to gather qualitative feedback of the group intervention.
 
  Participants reported an increase in confidence in managing everyday tasks in the presence of TN symptoms, a reduction in negative beliefs about pain, and an increase in engagement in meaningful activity. All patients completed the group intervention (100% retention rate). Qualitative feedback highlighted that the group CBT intervention was helpful, and no participants reported a worsening of mood or experience as a result of the intervention.
 
  The trends for improvement in several domains, plus the positive experiences of the participants, suggest that a CBT management program is acceptable and feasible for this population and should be further developed and implemented on a larger scale to determine its clinical efficacy.
 The trends for improvement in several domains, plus the positive experiences of the participants, suggest that a CBT management program is acceptable and feasible for this population and should be further developed and implemented on a larger scale to determine its clinical efficacy.
  To review randomized clinical trials on arthrocentesis for managing temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and to discuss the clinical implications.
 
  On March 10, 2019, a systematic search of relevant articles published over the last 20 years was performed in PubMed, as well as in Scopus, the authors' personal libraries, and the reference lists of included articles. The focus question was In patients with TMD (P), does TMJ arthrocentesis (I), compared to any control treatment (C), provide positive outcomes (O)?
 
  Thirty papers were included comparing TMJ arthrocentesis to other treatment protocols in patients with disc displacement without reduction and/or closed lock (n = 11), TMJ arthralgia and/or unspecific internal derangements (n = 8), or TMJ osteoarthritis (n = 11). In general, the consistency of the findings was poor because of the heterogenous study designs, and so caution is required when interpreting the meta-analyses. In summary, it can be suggested that TMJ arthrocentesis improves jaw function and rsence of MRI effusion, and the specific Axis I diagnosis do not seem to be important predictors of effectiveness, suggesting that, as in many pain medicine fields, efforts to identify predictors of treatment outcome should focus more on the patient (eg, age, psychosocial impairment) than the disease.
  To investigate whether localized sensitization of the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle using nerve growth factor (NGF) would affect masseter and anterior temporalis muscle sensitivity and pain profiles.
 
  A total of 28 healthy participants attended two sessions (T
  and T
  ). At T
  , the maximum voluntary occlusal bite force (MVOBF), as well as pressure pain thresholds (PPT), mechanical sensitivity, and referred pain/sensations for the SCM, masseter, and temporalis muscles, were assessed. Participants also completed the Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS), the Pain Vigilance and Awareness Questionnaire (PVAQ), and the Neck Disability Index (NDI). After these assessments, 14 participants received an injection of NGF into the SCM, and 14 received an injection of isotonic saline solution. At T
  (48 hours postinjection), the participants were again submitted to the same evaluations.
 
  NGF caused significant mechanical sensitization in the SCM (P < .025), but not in the masseter or temporalis muscles (P > .208). It also caused significant increases in NDI score (P = .004). No statistically significant differences were found for MVOBF, frequency of referred pain/sensations, or questionnaire scores (P > .248).
 
  These results suggest that 48 hours after localized sensitization of the SCM, the primary response is impairment of neck function, but not jaw function.
 These results suggest that 48 hours after localized sensitization of the SCM, the primary response is impairment of neck function, but not jaw function.The protection of the veins in patients with malignancies is of high importance (regarding both blood taking and the drug administration). In order to prevent any unnecessary injury, every phlebotomy needs to have a sophisticated indication and requires skilled hands and adequate mentality. For the administration of cytostatic treatment, insertion of cannula is necessary, in most of the cases through a peripheral vein. Recently with more successful treatment possibilities, patients undergo many subsequent types of treatment. Thus, more examinations and diagnostic procedures (e.g. blood taking, radiologic examinations) are needed. Therefore, the need for central venous catheter or Porth-a-Cath device is increasing. Our report demonstrates general guidelines of blood taking and our everyday practice.According to research, almost every second oncology patient experiences intense distress during their oncology treatment. The development of new medical treatment options in cancer care allows longer survival for cancer patients. Because of this, quality of life becomes an increasingly important factor during treatments. Psycho-oncological interventions include all psychosocial interventions that are designed to positively influence the patient's psychosocial adaptation and adjustment to diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. Interventions also promote rehabilitation progress and help the emotional integration of disease-related crisis and trauma.  https://www.selleckchem.com/products/yoda1.html  Psycho-oncological therapies are supposed to manage cancer-related distress and other psychosocial problems by specific types of treatments or interventions. It is crucial for the medical system to deal with the psychosocial aspects of cancer care in order to identify and deal with patients' needs for better compliance and adherence to treatment. The key of personalized holistic rehabilitation is multidisciplinary teamwork during the whole healing process sharing the emotional experience also helps to prevent healthcare workers' burnout.