Migraine headache is associated with a higher risk for major adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events, including stroke and myocardial infarction, according to a meta-analysis published in BMJ Open. This systemic review analyzed results from 16 cohort studies, including 394,942 study participants with migraine and 757,465 without migraine. The primary and secondary outcomes were major adverse cardiovascular […]
Read MoreAuthors: Siyi Yan et al Journal Clinical Anesthesia June 2018 Volume 47 Pages 74-79 Study objective There is controversy regarding the efficacy and safety of using interscalene block (ISB) combined with general anesthesia (GA) for arthroscopic shoulder surgery. Our meta-analysis was undertaken to evaluate the utility of this approach. Measurements We searched the PubMed, Cochrane […]
Read MoreAuthor: Sulagna Bhattacharjee Journal of Clinical Anesthesia June 2018 Volume 47 Pages 54-59 Possible advantages and risks associated with ultrasound guided radial artery cannulation in-comparison to digital palpation guided method in adult patients are not fully known. We have compared ultrasound guided radial artery cannulation with digital palpation technique in this meta-analysis. Design Meta-analysis of […]
Read MoreResults from a Phase 3 study of intravenous (IV) tramadol showed that the treatment was beneficial for patients with moderate to moderately severe postoperative pain following bunionectomy surgery. In this multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, patients (N=409) were randomized 1:1:1 to a postoperative regimen of IV tramadol 50mg, IV tramadol 25mg, or placebo administered over 15 minutes at […]
Read MoreIntravenous (IV) aminophylline is a safe and effective early treatment for postdural puncture headache, according to a recent study published in Neurology. This randomized, multi-center, placebo-controlled, double-blind study sought to evaluate the efficacy and safety of IV aminophylline for postdural puncture headache. Individuals recruited for the study were treated at 5 centers in China with procedures requiring […]
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