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Dexmedetomidine is a viable option for upper-limb blocks in patients undergoing surgery, according to a study presented here at the 2017 Annual Meeting of the Canadian Anesthesiologists Society (CAS). “The use of dexmedetomidine will make the block last longer [compared to propofol],” said Angela Builes, MD, Western University/London Health Sciences Center, London, Ontario, on June […]
Read MorePregabalin appears to be more effective than paracetamol for reducing neuropathic pain and improving function in patients with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee, according to research presented here at the 2017 Annual Congress of the European of League Against Rheumatism (EULAR). Prior research suggests that a subgroup of patients with knee OA may develop excessive […]
Read MoreA healthcare provider’s beliefs about a particular treatment may have a strong influence on the patient outcomes, according to a study published in the Journal of Pain Research. “We found that as long as the provider had a strong preference for an intervention, the person got better, independent of which back pain treatment they received,” […]
Read MoreAurthor: Stewart WJ., J Am Coll Cardiol 2017 May 16; 69:2393 A high rate of adverse events prompts the question of whether earlier intervention would improve outcomes. The authors of this international, four-site study examined longitudinal outcomes data on 305 patients (mean age, 73; 75% men) who were identified on baseline echocardiograms with moderate aortic […]
Read MoreSepsis and septic shock are medical emergencies that require immediate action. Early resuscitation should begin with early antibiotics and fluids, as well as the identification of the source of infection, according to new guidelines that were released at the Society of Critical Care Medicine’s (SCCM) 2017 Critical Care Congress. In addition, the new guidelines say […]
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