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Authors: Tao Yan et al BMC Anesthesiology 2018 18:131 Background Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) have been involved in tumor growth and metastasis. Sevoflurane may promote angiogenesis, whereas propofol can present an anti-angiogenic effect. In this study, we compared the effects of propofol/remifentanil-based total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) and sevoflurane-based inhalational anesthesia on the […]
Read MoreGender differences between women and men with migraine indicate that men may have less severe migraine attacks and less disability than women, and may also be less likely to be diagnosed with migraine than women, according to a study published in Cephalalgia. To assess gender differences in prognosis, comorbidity, and disease presentation for migraine, the Chronic Migraine Epidemiology […]
Read MoreTramadol, although seldom prescribed in children, was found to be prescribed for almost half of children with contraindications for its use, and predominantly to girls vs boys and whites vs other race children, according to a retrospective review to be presented at the World Congress on Pain 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. Electronic medical records of children prescribed tramadol […]
Read MoreAuthors: Fur-Hsing Wen, PhD et al Journal of Pain and Symptom Management Oct 18 Vol 56 Issue 4 pages 509-518 Context/Objective The extent to which patients’ preferences for end-of-life (EOL) care are honored may be distorted if preferences are measured long before death, a common approach of existing research. We examined the concordance between cancer […]
Read MoreAuthor: Antonio Regalado Two new reports suggest that electrically stimulating the spinal cords of accident victims can let them walk again. Long walk: Jered Chinnock was paralyzed at the waist in 2013 while riding a snowmobile. After having an electric stimulator implanted, he was able to walk 111 yards with assistance. The Mayo Clinic reported the results […]
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