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Uncategorized Published - 28 December, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Incidence of Connected Consciousness after Tracheal Intubation: A Prospective, International, Multicenter Cohort Study of the Isolated Forearm Technique

Authors: Robert D. Sanders, M.B.B.S., Ph.D., F.R.C.A. et al         Anesthesiology published on December 15, 2016. Background: The isolated forearm technique allows assessment of consciousness of the external world (connected consciousness) through a verbal command to move the hand (of a tourniquet-isolated arm) during intended general anesthesia. Previous isolated forearm technique data suggest that the incidence of […]

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Uncategorized Published - 28 December, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Peripheral Nerve Blockade for Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Population-based Cohort Study of Outcomes and Resource Utilization

Authors: Daniel I. McIsaac, M.D., M.P.H., F.R.C.P.C. et al       Anesthesiology published on December 15, 2016. Background: Although peripheral nerve blocks decrease pain after total knee arthroplasty, the population-level impact of nerve blocks on arthroplasty resource utilization is unknown. Methods: We conducted a population-based cohort study using linked administrative data from Ontario, Canada. We identified all adults having […]

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Uncategorized Published - 28 December, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Bacteria Found in Gum Disease Linked to RA

Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans may trigger inflammation in both patients with periodontal disease and rheumatoid arthritis. By Nikki Kean A bacteria that causes gum disease may also hold the key to triggering rheumatoid arthritis (RA). In a new report, investigators at Johns Hopkins say the common denominator in periodontal disease and in many people with RA is Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans.1 An infection […]

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Uncategorized Published - 28 December, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Deaths from Synthetic Opioids Rise 72% in 1 Year

Edited by Susan Sadoughi, MD, and André Sofair, MD, MPH The mortality rate from synthetic opioids besides methadone increased 72% between 2014 and 2015 in the U.S., while heroin-related deaths rose 21%, according to an article in MMWR. Using data from the National Vital Statistics System, researchers found that synthetic opioid (e.g., fentanyl) deaths increased from 1.8 to […]

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Uncategorized Published - 28 December, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Challenges of Treating Young Patients With a Terminal Prognosis

Interview with Abby R. Rosenberg, MD, MS By Thomas G. Ciccone Matters concerning negative prognosis, transitioning into hospice care, end-of-life (EoL) scenarios, and other related topics can be very hard to discuss with patients and their family members. Having to conduct these sensitive conversations with pediatric patients presents even more challenges, considering certain ethical and emotional […]

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