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Uncategorized Published - 27 July, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Why are some painkillers less effective in females?

Author:  Annie Lennon MedicalNewsToday Male and female bodies are physiologically different in more than one way — from hormone levels to molecular processes. While they may feel similar levels of pain, differing underlying biological processes mean that the same treatment may not work for both. A note about sex and gender Sex and gender exist […]

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Uncategorized Published - 27 July, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
The link between lung cancer and shoulder pain

Authors:  Zawn Villines and Hana Ames MedicalNewsToday Shoulder pain often occurs due to inflammation or muscle injuries. Less frequently, shoulder pain can be a symptom of lung cancer. Although shoulder pain is not a common symptom of lung cancer, any persistent, unexplained pain warrants a visit to a doctor for further investigation. This article explains the links between […]

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Uncategorized Published - 27 July, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Asymptomatic benzocaine spray-induced methaemoglobinaemia in preoperative sedation for oesophagogastroduodenoscopy

DG Journal Club Abdullah Jarrah, Ali Al Sbihi, Nouraldeen Manasrah, Sarah Alqasem BMJ Case Rep. 2022 Jun 27; 15(6): Methaemoglobinaemia is defined as elevated methaemoglobin in the blood which is characterised by conversion of some of the reduced ferrous iron elements [Fe2+] to the oxidised ferric [Fe3+]form which does not have capacity to bind and […]

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Uncategorized Published - 27 July, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
A Consensus-Driven Approach to Redesigning Graduate Medical Education: The Pediatric Anesthesiology Delphi Study

AUTHORS:  Ambardekar, Aditee P. MD, MSEd et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia: June 30, 2022 BACKGROUND: Pediatric anesthesiology fellowship education has necessarily evolved since Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) accreditation in 1997. Advancements in perioperative and surgical practices, emerging roles in leadership, increasing mandates by accreditation and certification bodies, and progression toward competency-based education—among other […]

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Uncategorized Published - 26 July, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Intravenous ondansetron reduced nausea but not pruritus following intrathecal morphine in children

DG Journal Club AUTHORS: Elizabeth M Putnam, Rebecca A Hong, John M Park, Ying Li Paediatr Anaesth. 2022 Jul 2 STUDY OBJECTIVE This study’s purpose was to determine if ondansetron can prevent pruritus after administration of intrathecal morphine in children, as has been demonstrated in adults. DESIGN A double- blinded, randomized placebo-controlled trial. SETTING Operating […]

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