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Uncategorized Published - 29 June, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Neural Targeting Spinal Cord Stimulation Superior in Treatment of Axial Low Back Pain

SCS due to the anatomy of the region. A new spinal cord stimulation (SCS) device incorporating anatomically guided (3D) neural targeting provides superior, consistent, and long-term chronic axial back pain relief compared with a traditional SCS device, according to the observational SCS-LUMINA study published in Pain Medicine.1 The findings are encouraging, as axial low back pain […]

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Uncategorized Published - 29 June, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Mild Cognitive Impairment and Exposure to General Anesthesia for Surgeries and Procedures: A Population-Based Case–Control Study

AUTHORS: Sprung, Juraj MD, PhD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: April 2017 – Volume 124 – Issue 4 – p 1277–1290 BACKGROUND: To examine whether exposure to general anesthesia for procedures at age ≥40 years is associated with prevalent mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in the elderly. METHODS: A case–control study nested within a population-based cohort. Olmsted […]

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Uncategorized Published - 29 June, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Concurrent Piezoelectric and Photoplethysmographic Sensors Combined in One Oximeter

A proof-of-concept study has shown that mechano- and photoplethysmography (MPG and PPG) can be combined in conventional oximeter sensors. According to the research, the combination could offer a new approach to signal quality assessment and possibly even new physiologic information. What’s more, said Christian L. Petersen, PhD, piezoelectric elements are inexpensive, making this a viable […]

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Uncategorized Published - 29 June, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Migraine Treatment With Acupuncture: Is It Effective?

Acupuncture is commonly used in Chinese medicine to relieve pain from migraines. Acupuncture is tied to a persistent reduction in headache frequency, but the placebo effect may still play a role in outcomes, according to results of a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine. According to the US National Center for Health Statistics, approximately 1 out […]

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Uncategorized Published - 29 June, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Introduction of a novel ultrasound-guided extrathoracic sub-paraspinal block for control of perioperative pain in Nuss procedure patients

AUTHORS: Bryskin R et al     Journal of Pediatric Surgery 52 (3), 484-491 (Mar 2017) BACKGROUND A safe and effective method of multilevel thoracic pain control remains an elusive goal in patients undergoing the Nuss procedure. The aim of our study was to develop a nonopioid centered approach using a novel regional technique as part of a […]

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