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AUTHORS: Lana Burgess and Hana Ames MedicalNewsToday Nausea and headaches are very common, and they sometimes occur together. A common cause of headache and nausea is migraine, which can also cause dizziness. This article explores the common causes of both headaches and nausea, and some underlying issues that are less common and more serious. It also discusses treatments and ways […]
Read MoreAuthor: Rachel Nall, MSN, CRNA MedicalNewsToday When pain in the lower back occurs alongside hip pain, there may be a common cause. Certain health conditions or injuries can affect the nerves in both of these areas. These pains usually occur as a result of overuse or injury, but they can also be a symptom of […]
Read MoreAuthor: Annie Lennon MedicalNewsToday Researchers created a rubber band-like device that relieves pain by wrapping around nerves and cooling them down. The device reduces pain sensitivity in rat models of sciatic nerve injury, offering a non-opioid alternative for pain relief. The researchers say that more research is needed before the device can enter human trials. […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Ambardekar, Aditee P. MD, MSEd et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: June 30, 2022 BACKGROUND: Clinical experiences, quantified by case logs, are an integral part of pediatric anesthesiology fellowship programs. Accreditation of pediatric anesthesiology fellowships by the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and establishment of case log reporting occurred in 1997 and 2009, respectively. […]
Read MoreNEJM Journal Watch Bruce Soloway, MD, reviewing Valbuena VSM et al. BMJ 2022 Jul 6 In a large cohort study, pulse oximetry missed hypoxemia more often in Black patients than in white patients. In critical care units, pulse oximeters are less likely to detect hypoxemia in Black patients than in white patients, and undetected hypoxemia is associated with […]
Read MoreDG Journal Club AUTHORS: Chang-Hoon Koo, Junkyu Kim, Hyo-Seok Na, Jung-Hee Ryu J Clin Anesth. 2022 Jul 2; 81 110918 STUDY OBJECTIVE The role of lidocaine patch (LP) in reducing postoperative pain by local anesthetic absorption has been evaluated in several studies; however, these trials have shown inconsistent results. This meta-analysis aimed to identify the […]
Read MoreAuthor: 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 […]
Read MoreAuthors: 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 […]
Read MoreDG 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 […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: 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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