Author: Zia Sherrell MedicalNewsToday Migraine is a neurological disorder that can cause moderate-to-severe headaches, sensitivity to light, nausea, and other symptoms. Each migraine episode has various stages. Understanding the stages a migraine episode can help a person manage the condition and find effective treatments. These may prevent symptoms or stop them from worsening. Below, we explore the […]
Read MoreDG Journal Club AUTHORS: Khaled Seetan, Sharaf Albashir et al. Int J Clin Pract. 2021 Aug 24 INTRODUCTION Vitamin D is an essential micronutrient for the maintenance of many functions in the human body. Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is caused by the reactivation of the latent varicella-zoster virus (VZV) in the neurons. This study aims to […]
Read MoreDG Journal Club AUTHORS: Seniyye Ulgen Zengin, Meliha Orhon Ergun et al. Obes Surg. 2021 Aug 27 BACKGROUND Bariatric surgery is often associated with moderate to severe pain. In patients with obesity, opioids have the potential to induce ventilatory impairment; thus, opioid use needs to be limited. This study aimed to compare the novel ultrasound-guided […]
Read MoreDG Journal Club AUTHORS: M L van Zuylen, A J G Meewisse et al. Anaesthesia. 2021 Aug 21 Surgery and general anaesthesia have the potential to disturb the body’s circadian timing system, which may affect postoperative outcomes. Animal studies suggest that anaesthesia could induce diurnal phase shifts, but clinical research is scarce. We hypothesised that […]
Read MoreDG Journal Club AUTHORS: Daosong Dong, Mingfang Zhao et al. Anesthesiology. 2021 Aug 16 BACKGROUND Neurolytic splanchnic nerve block is used to manage pancreatic cancer pain. However, its impact on survival and quality of life remains controversial. The authors’ primary hypothesis was that pain relief would be better with a nerve block. Secondarily, they hypothesized […]
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