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Uncategorized Published - 7 September, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
The Future of Pain Medicine

Authors: Richard W. Rosenquist, MD; Edward R. Mariano, MD, MAS, FASA ASA Monitor October 2021, Vol. 85, 35–37. It’s tough to make predictions, especially about the future. – Yogi Berra The definition of pain has changed – literally. In 1979, the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) published this definition for pain: “An unpleasant […]

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Uncategorized Published - 7 September, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Predictive and Preventive Potential of Preoperative Gut Microbiota in Chronic Postoperative Pain in Breast Cancer Survivors

AUTHORS: Yao, Zhi-Wen MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: August 2021 BACKGROUND: Evidence suggests a potential relationship between gut microbiota and chronic postoperative pain (CPP). This study aimed to explore the predictive and preventive potential of preoperative gut microbiota in CPP in breast cancer survivors. METHODS: In the clinical experiments, we designed a nested case-control study […]

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Uncategorized Published - 7 September, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Reversing Rivaroxaban Anticoagulation as Part of a Multimodal Hemostatic Intervention in a Polytrauma Animal Model

Authors: Farahnaz Rayatdoost, M.Sc et al  Anesthesiology August 2021. Background Life-threatening bleeding requires prompt reversal of the anticoagulant effects of factor Xa inhibitors. This study investigated the effectiveness of four-factor prothrombin complex concentrate in treating trauma-related hemorrhage with rivaroxaban-anticoagulation in a pig polytrauma model. This study also tested the hypothesis that the combined use of […]

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Uncategorized Published - 7 September, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthetic Management of Adults With Epidermolysis Bullosa

Authors:  Mittal, Brita M. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: August 2021 Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a group of rare, inherited diseases characterized by skin fragility and multiorgan system involvement that presents many anesthetic challenges. Although the literature regarding anesthetic management focuses primarily on the pediatric population, as life expectancy improves, adult patients with EB are […]

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Uncategorized Published - 7 September, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Motor performance and back pain in children and adolescents

DG Journals AUTHORS: Matias Noll, Per Kjaer et al. Eur J Pain. 2021 Aug BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Motor performance during childhood and adolescence is recognized as a relevant determinant of present and future health, but its effects on back pain (BP) remain unclear. In this systematic review, we aimed to identify the association between motor […]

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