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Uncategorized Published - 3 July, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
How antioxidants can hasten the spread of lung cancer

By Catharine Paddock PhD Medical News Today A few years ago, scientists in Sweden sparked a heated debate when they published research suggesting that taking antioxidant supplements, such as vitamin E, could make cancer more invasive. Their revelations challenged the belief that antioxidants can help fight cancer. New research shows how antioxidants fuel the spread of […]

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Uncategorized Published - 3 July, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
More Elderly People Are Dying From Falls, Study Says

Researchers say the death rate was higher for men than for women. By Katelyn Newman US News and Reports Study: More Elderly People Dying from Falls THE RATE OF DEATHS FROM falls among older adults in the United States nearly tripled since 2000, a new study has found. Several European countries had noted increased rates of death […]

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Uncategorized Published - 3 July, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
How old are your organs? To scientists’ surprise, organs are a mix of young and old cells

Scientists discover cellular structures with extreme longevity, leading to insights for age-associated diseases Salk Institute Summary: Scientists once thought that neurons, or possibly heart cells, were the oldest cells in the body. Now, researchers have discovered that the mouse brain, liver and pancreas contain populations of cells and proteins with extremely long lifespans — some […]

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Uncategorized Published - 2 July, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Premedication with oral paracetamol for reduction of propofol injection pain

Authors: Sasikaan Nimmaanrat et al BMC Anesthesiology 2019 19:100 Background To compare the effect of premedication with 2 different doses of oral paracetamol to prevent pain at propofol intravenous injection. Methods We conducted a double-blind randomized controlled trial in which patients scheduled for induction of general anesthesia with intravenous propofol received either a placebo, 500 mg […]

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Uncategorized Published - 2 July, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Dose–Response Study of 4 Weight-Based Phenylephrine Infusion Regimens for Preventing Hypotension During Cesarean Delivery Under Combined Spinal–Epidural Anesthesia

AUTHORS: Xiao, Fei MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: February 2019 BACKGROUND: Prophylactic IV infusion of phenylephrine has been recommended to prevent hypotension during spinal anesthesia for cesarean delivery. However, the optimal infusion dose is unknown. This study aimed to determine the infusion dose of phenylephrine that would be effective in preventing hypotension in 50% (ED50) and […]

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