Author: Dr Clemens

Uncategorized Published - 23 May, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
The Current Landscape of US Pediatric Anesthesiologists: Demographic Characteristics and Geographic Distribution.

Anesthesia & Analgesia: April 2016 AUTHORS: Muffly, Matthew K. MD et al BACKGROUND: There is no comprehensive database of pediatric anesthesiologists, their demographic characteristics, or geographic location in the United States. METHODS: We endeavored to create a comprehensive database of pediatric anesthesiologists by merging individuals identified as US pediatric anesthesiologists by the American Board of […]

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Uncategorized Published - 23 May, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
For Young Adults, Sleep Problems Predict Later Pain Problems

For at least some groups of young adults, sleep problems are a predictor of chronic pain and worsening pain severity over time, according to a study published in the journal Pain. In contrast, the presence of pain generally doesn’t predict worsening sleep problems during the transition between adolescence and young adulthood, according to Irma J. […]

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Uncategorized Published - 20 May, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Investigative Drug Provides Pain Relief for Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis

In patients with knee osteoarthritis, a single injection of the investigation drug FX006 led to greater pain relief than placebo, and persisted for about 2 months for the 20-mg dose and about 3 months for the 40-mg dose, according to results from a phase 2b trial presented at the 2016 Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI) […]

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Uncategorized Published - 20 May, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Pain and Physical Function Improve After Weight-Loss Surgery

Among a group of patients with severe obesity who underwent bariatric surgery, a large percentage experienced improvement in pain, physical function, and walking capacity over 3 years, according to a study published in the April 5 issue of JAMA. Severe obesity is associated with significant joint pain and impaired physical function. Excess weight can lead […]

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Uncategorized Published - 20 May, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Intramuscular Injection of Triamcinolone Acetate Reduces Hip Pain in Hip Osteoarthritis

An intramuscular gluteal injection of triamcinolone acetate reduced hip pain at the 2-week follow-up in patients with hip osteoarthritis compared with placebo, according to results of a double-blind study reported at the 2016 Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI) World Congress. “Intramuscular corticosteroid injection is an effective method to reduce patients’ pain in hip osteoarthritis for […]

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Uncategorized Published - 20 May, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Low-Dose Meloxicam Offers Relief From Hip or Knee Osteoarthritis Pain Over 12 Weeks

Pain relief over 12 weeks was higher for low-dose meloxicam compared with placebo in patients with osteoarthritis of the hip or knee, according to secondary analyses of a phase 3 study presented at the 2016 Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI) World Congress. “Low-dose…meloxicam is a potentially promising treatment option for adults with osteoarthritis pain,” stated […]

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Uncategorized Published - 20 May, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Methylprednisolone Does Not Improve Pain Sensitivity Prior to Exercise Programme in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis

A single intra-articular knee injection of methylprednisolone plus lidocaine given 2 weeks before a 12-week exercise programme, did not improve pain sensitivity compared with placebo plus lidocaine in patients with knee osteoarthritis, researchers reported here on April 1 at the 2016 Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI) World Congress. Lead author Marius Henriksen, PhD, The Parker […]

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Uncategorized Published - 19 May, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthesia Patient Safety: Promoting Attention to Detail

Authors: Richard P. Dutton, M.D., M.B.A. ASA Monitor 05 2016, Vol.80, 30-31. We physician anesthesiologists have a justifiable reputation for improving patient safety. We were positively cited in To Err Is Human, we’ve invented and promulgated dozens of new monitors and medications, our society’s registry is one of the largest in medicine, and we’ve driven our collective malpractice […]

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Uncategorized Published - 19 May, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Premorbid Anxiety Impedes Progress in Medical Pain Management

Patients with chronic pain who also have a disorder prior to developing chronic pain, such as anxiety, do not do as well in a treatment program for chronic pain compared with patients who do not have premorbid anxiety, according to a study presented at the 2016 Annual Meeting of the Anxiety and Depression Association of […]

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Uncategorized Published - 19 May, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
New Device Aims To Reduce Mild Traumatic Brain Injury In Sports and the Military

Thud. Clunk. The sounds heard across athletic fields when helmets and bodies collide make coaches, parents, fans—and especially the athletes themselves—wince. Nearly 4 million sports-related concussions occur in the United States each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Football, hockey and lacrosse are sports that clearly contribute to concussion numbers, but […]

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