The results of the first national pain survey comparing veteran and nonveteran populations provides further evidence that more needs to be done to help veterans manage their pain. By Ann M. Gault American veterans—especially young and middle-age veterans—suffer significantly more pain that nonveterans, according to the NationalCenter for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) at the National […]
Read MoreCara Adler, MS, John D. Cowden, MD, MPH reviewing Tobias JD et al. Pediatrics 2016 Oct. In a clinical report, the American Academy of Pediatrics outlines the risks of codeine for management of pain and cough in children and adolescents. Citing risk for respiratory depression or death, the American Academy of Pediatrics, in a clinical […]
Read MoreAnesthesia & Analgesia: November 2016 – Volume 123 – Issue 5 – p 1163–1171 AUTHORS: Silva, João Manoel Jr MD, PhD et al BACKGROUND: Metabolic acidosis frequently is present in surgical patients; however, different types of metabolic acidosis (hyperlactatemia, hyperchloremia, and others) may have different relationships to perioperative outcomes. We hypothesized that in postoperative surgical […]
Read MoreAnesthesia & Analgesia: November 2016 – Volume 123 – Issue 5 – p 1143–1148 AUTHORS: Williams, Matthew R. MD et al BACKGROUND: Radiofrequency identification (RFID) detection systems are used to detect retained surgical sponges and may cause electromagnetic interference (EMI), altering intended function of cardiac pacing systems. Three pediatric patients requiring temporary pacing for postoperative […]
Read MoreBy John D. Cowden, MD, MPH Dr. Cowden is an associate editor with NEJM Journal Watch Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, from which this story was adapted. Full coverage is available at the link below. Engaging in physical activity early after concussion is associated with a lower rate of persistent symptoms in children, according to a JAMA study. Researchers […]
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