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Uncategorized Published - 1 May, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Opioids for Chronic Noncancer Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Authors: Busse J, et al Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) 320 (23), 2448-2460 (Dec 2018) Importance Harms and benefits of opioids for chronic noncancer pain remain unclear. Objective To systematically review randomized clinical trials (RCTs) of opioids for chronic noncancer pain. Data Sources and Study Selection The databases of CENTRAL, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, […]

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Uncategorized Published - 1 May, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Relative survival following hemi-and total hip arthroplasty for hip fractures in Sweden

AUTHOR: Rolfson O, Rogmark C BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 19 (1), 407 (Nov 2018) BACKGROUND Hip fractures are a common problem in the ageing population. Hip arthroplasty is the common treatment option for displaced intracapsular neck of femur fractures. Even though hip replacements are successful in restoring mobility, reducing pain and diminishing loss of health-related quality […]

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Uncategorized Published - 30 April, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Association between COMT polymorphism, labor anxiety, and analgesia in pregnant women

Authors Ren X, Zhang L et al Journal of Pain Research February 2019 Vol 12 pages 779-785 Background: COMT gene polymorphism is associated with mental disorders and sensitivity to pain. In this study, we investigated the association between the COMT gene polymorphism and labor anxiety and analgesia in pregnant women. Subjects and methods: A total of 425 […]

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Uncategorized Published - 30 April, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Heart Group Updates Statement on Blood Pressure Measurement

The American Heart Association has updated its 2005 statement on blood pressure measurement. Among the highlights, published in Hypertension: For office BP measurement, oscillometric devices can limit the human error seen with auscultatory methods. An automated device that can average three or more readings is the preferred approach; leaving the patient alone may help ensure […]

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Uncategorized Published - 30 April, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Regional Analgesia Added to General Anesthesia Compared With General Anesthesia Plus Systemic Analgesia for Cardiac Surgery in Children

AUTHORS: Monahan, Ann, MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: January 2019 – Volume 128 – Issue 1 – p 130–136 BACKGROUND: The aim of this systematic review was to compare the effects of regional analgesic (RA) techniques with systemic analgesia on postoperative pain, nausea and vomiting, resources utilization, reoperation, death, and complications of the analgesic techniques […]

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