By Christine Rhodes Interview with Jennifer Baima, MD Studies show there is no one-size-fits-all approach to rehabilitation from cancer surgery. Each type of cancer requires a different approach to achieve adherence, and lessen pain while working to restore physical function and other post-treatment challenges. Physical and occupational therapy are important components of recovery for many cancer […]
Read MoreBy Thomas G. Ciccone Interview with Tor D. Wager, PhD Researchers from the University of Colorado have mapped the brain in people with fibromyalgia as they responded to painful stimuli. These images offer pain practitioners new insights into the neurophysiology of this condition. Historically, fibromyalgia (FM) lacks a definitive explanation for its underlying mechanisms of action,1 and has […]
Read MoreBy Charles E. Argoff, MD Given the complexity of chronic pain management, clinicians are challenged to move toward more rigorous assessment and individualized treatment to improve quality of life for all patients. In the pain management community, we are all too familiar with the statistic estimating that there are 100 million adults suffering from chronic pain […]
Read MoreAuthors: Stefania Crotti, M.D. et al Anesthesiology 4 2017, Vol.126, 678-687. Background: We evaluate the clinical feasibility of spontaneous breathing on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and the interactions between artificial and native lungs in patients bridged to lung transplant or with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or acute respiratory distress syndrome. Methods: The clinical course of […]
Read MoreAuthors: Andreas Duma, M.D., M.Sc. et al Anesthesiology 4 2017, Vol.126, 643-652. Background: While electroconvulsive therapy is widely regarded as a lifesaving and safe procedure, evidence regarding its effects on myocardial cell injury is sparse. The objective of this investigation was to determine the incidence and magnitude of new cardiac troponin elevation after electroconvulsive therapy using […]
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