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Uncategorized Published - 7 November, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Sevoflurane but Not Propofol Modulates Breast Cancer Cell Survival via Interaction with the Trpv1 Calcium Channel

Authors: Huafeng Wei, M.D.,Ph.D. et al Anesthesiology 2019 We compared the effects and mechanisms of sevoflurane vs. propofol at equipotent dose (1 MAC vs 2 µM) on cell survival, proliferation and migration, intracellular calcium homeostasis in different types of human breast normal or cancer cells. Methods We used estrogen receptor positive (MCF7) and estrogen receptor […]

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Uncategorized Published - 7 November, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Common Antidepressants Interact With Tramadol to Lessen Pain Relief

Common antidepressants interact with tramadol to make it less effective for pain relief, according to a study published in Pharmacotherapy. The findings have important implications for the opioid epidemic, suggesting that some patients suspected of drug-seeking may in fact be under-medicated and just are seeking more effective pain relief. The results of the study could also […]

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Uncategorized Published - 7 November, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
FDA wants women to be warned of breast implant risks

The Food and Drug Administration is recommending manufacturers put a warning label on their breast implant devices so women are more aware of the risks of serious complications. The big picture: Thousands of women who received implants have reported severe muscle and joint pain, weakness, cognitive difficulties and fatigue, the New York Times reports. This and a few recalls […]

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Uncategorized Published - 6 November, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Exploring the relationship between male norm beliefs, pain‐related beliefs and behaviours: An online questionnaire study

Authors: E. Keogh et al European Journal of Pain Oct 29, 2019 Background Gender beliefs help explain the variation found in pain amongst men and women. Gender norms and expectations are thought to affect how men and women report and express pain. However, less is known about how such beliefs are related to pain outside […]

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Uncategorized Published - 6 November, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Analgesic Benefit of Pectoral Nerve Block II Blockade for Open Subpectoral Biceps Tenodesis

AUTHORS: Reynolds, J. Wells MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: August 2019 – Volume 129 – Issue 2 – p 536-542 BACKGROUND: Axillary pain is common after arthroscopic shoulder surgery with an open subpectoral biceps tenodesis. We hypothesized that adding a pectoral nerve block II (Pecs II) to an interscalene block (ISB) would improve postoperative analgesia […]

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