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Author: Shalini Shah, MD UC Irvine Health The dominant presence of COVID-19 has not meant the absence of cancer, ear infections, heart attacks, chronic pain, or other illnesses that need attention and care. Physicians have continued treatment for all types of maladies, and physician training has continued as well. But this treatment and this training […]
Read MoreBy HealthDay News Virtual reality glasses or hypnosis can relieve pain and anxiety in people having short medical procedures, a new study finds. For those getting an IV catheter or stitches to close a wound, for example, these distraction techniques reduce the need for painkillers, say researchers in Belgium. The study is by Dr. E. Kubra […]
Read MoreAuthor: Amelia Buchanan EurekAlert A new study published in The BMJ shows that people who had surgery to improve blood flow in their legs under spinal or epidural anesthesia were less likely to die than those who were given general anesthesia. General anesthesia involves using drugs to make a patient unconscious and inserting a tube into their […]
Read MoreI wanted to share this with our readers so they will know they need to exercise. NEJM Journal Watch By Amy Orciari Herman Edited by David G. Fairchild, MD, MPH, and Jaye Elizabeth Hefner, MD More vigorous physical activity could translate to lower mortality risk, according to an observational study in JAMA Internal Medicine. Researchers studied over 400,000 […]
Read MoreAuthor: Julie Appleby KHN High stakes and big challenges await as the U.S. prepares to roll out vaccines against COVID-19, with front-line health care workers and vulnerable nursing home residents recommended as the top priorityoses could be on their way very soon. An independent advisory committee to the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday gave […]
Read MoreAuthors: Geir Strandenes, M.D. et al Anesthesiology December 2020, Vol. 133, 1173–1183. Background This pilot trial focused on feasibility and safety to provide preliminary data to evaluate the hemostatic potential of cold-stored platelets (2° to 6°C) compared with standard room temperature–stored platelets (20° to 24°C) in adult patients undergoing complex cardiothoracic surgery. This study aimed to […]
Read MoreAuthor: Sarah Fielding Insider Health Often thought of as a strictly cosmetic procedure, Botox can also treat conditions such as chronic migraines. If two or more medications have been ineffective in treating your chronic migraines, most insurance companies will cover Botox as an alternative treatment. Here’s what you need to know about using Botox to treat […]
Read MoreAuthor: Ann Pietrangelo Healthline Alcohol before surgery? It’s absolutely not worth the risk to your health — or your life. Drinking alcohol before surgery is taking a major risk. For your own safety and well-being, it’s best to avoid alcohol for at least 48 hours before your scheduled surgery. Alcohol consumption can lead to serious […]
Read MoreAuthors: Hao Li, M.D. et al Anesthesiology December 2020, Vol. 133, 1244–1259. Background Acid-sensing ion channel 3 (ASIC3) upregulation has been reported in dorsal root ganglion neurons after incision and contributes to postoperative nociception. This study hypothesized that upregulation of ASIC3 in incised tissues is induced by nerve growth factor through the phosphoinositide 3–kinase/protein kinase […]
Read MoreAuthor: Avery Hurt Practical Pain Management As more states have legalized marijuana for medical and/or recreational purposes – especially after the state measure ballots, cannabis use has become more common across the United States with the CDC reporting that 22.2 million Americans use the substance each month.1 Despite a plethora of sociological and health-based studies […]
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