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Uncategorized Published - 13 August, 2018    By - Dr Clemens
Down syndrome heightens RSV risk in children

Authors: Beckhaus AA, et al. Pediatrics. August 2018 Children with Down syndrome are more likely to develop severe respiratory syncytial virus, requiring hospitalizations and the use of additional medications and mechanical ventilation, when compared with children without Down syndrome, according to research published in Pediatrics. “Respiratory infections are the leading cause of hospitalization in children with […]

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Uncategorized Published - 13 August, 2018    By - Dr Clemens
After a C-section, women who want a vaginal birth may struggle to find care

For hours, Alicia Skrenes paced around a hotel room two hours from her home, waiting to be far enough along in labor to go to the hospital. Skrenes had been in labor twice before, and both times resulted in a C-section. This time, after months of frustrating research, meeting with 10 doctors and two doulas, […]

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Uncategorized Published - 13 August, 2018    By - Dr Clemens
Risks Associated With Intra-Articular Lumbar Facet Joint Injections of Triamcinolone Acetonide for Low Back Pain

The long half-life of triamcinolone and its cortisol-suppressing effects may increase the risk for serious drug-drug interactions in patients treated with facet joint steroid injections for chronic low back pain who take medications with an inhibitory effect on corticosteroid metabolism, according to a study published in Pain Practice. In this small cohort study, investigators evaluated 5 […]

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Uncategorized Published - 13 August, 2018    By - Dr Clemens
The Whiteboard Technique: Personalized Communication to Improve Operating Room Teamwork

Authors: Sharma, Ketan, MD, MPH et al Annals of Surgery: August 2018 – Volume 268 – Issue 2 – p 225–227 The operating room (OR) constitutes a complex setting where surgical, anesthesia, and nursing staff must collaborate to ensure a safe and successful patient outcome, often in a time-constrained and high-stress environment. These challenges are complicated […]

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Uncategorized Published - 13 August, 2018    By - Dr Clemens
Study finds troubling connection between wisdom teeth removal and possible opioid use

I thought this was interesting so I wanted to share with our readers. BY JOSH MAGNESS Millions of people each year go through the dreaded experience of getting their wisdom teeth pulled out. A new study from researchers at the University of Michigan suggests that for some people, the experience could set them up for […]

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