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Uncategorized Published - 9 September, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
The effect of regional anesthesia blocks on post-operative pain after ambulatory orthopedic trauma surgery

DG Journal Club AUTHORS: Diana G Douleh, Lori Chambers et al. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 2021 Aug 21 PURPOSE To determine if regional anesthesia had added benefit to general anesthesia, with or without local anesthesia, in controlling post-operative pain in outpatient orthopedic trauma surgery. METHODS A retrospective review was performed of prospectively gathered data […]

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Uncategorized Published - 9 September, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
The Facilitatory Effects of Adjuvant Pharmaceutics to Prolong the Duration of Local Anesthetic for Peripheral Nerve Block

AUTHORS: Xuan, Chengluan MD, PhD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: September 2021 – Volume 133 – Issue 3 – p 620-629 BACKGROUND:  Peripheral nerve block (PNB) with perineural local anesthetic is used for anesthesia or analgesia with many benefits. To extend these benefits, various adjuvant drugs have been used to prolong the duration of analgesia. We […]

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Uncategorized Published - 9 September, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Inflammatory Biomarker Levels After Propofol or Sevoflurane Anesthesia

AUTHORS: O’Bryan, Liam J. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: August 10, 2021 BACKGROUND: The perioperative inflammatory response may be implicated in adverse outcomes including neurocognitive dysfunction and cancer recurrence after oncological surgery. The immunomodulatory role of anesthetic agents has been demonstrated in vitro; however, its clinical relevance is unclear. The purpose of this meta-analysis was […]

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Uncategorized Published - 9 September, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Migraine timeline, stages, durations, and recovery

Author: Zia Sherrell MedicalNewsToday Migraine is a neurological disorder that can cause moderate-to-severe headaches, sensitivity to light, nausea, and other symptoms. Each migraine episode has various stages. Understanding the stages a migraine episode can help a person manage the condition and find effective treatments. These may prevent symptoms or stop them from worsening. Below, we explore the […]

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Uncategorized Published - 9 September, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Assessment of Serum Vitamin D Levels in the serum of Patients with Postherpetic neuralgia and its correlation to pain severity

DG Journal Club AUTHORS: Khaled Seetan, Sharaf Albashir et al. Int J Clin Pract. 2021 Aug 24 INTRODUCTION Vitamin D is an essential micronutrient for the maintenance of many functions in the human body. Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is caused by the reactivation of the latent varicella-zoster virus (VZV) in the neurons. This study aims to […]

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