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Uncategorized Published - 23 October, 2018    By - Dr Clemens
Use of Hypnosedation Comparable to General Anesthesia

The use of hypnosedation was found to be a useful alternative to general anesthesia in procedures involving cancer patients, according to French researchers. As an alternative to general anesthesia, hypnosedation is the combination of hypnosis, conscious sedation and local anesthesia. “By minimizing effects of anesthesia, this technique is particularly valuable for vulnerable patients. Hypnosis benefits […]

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Uncategorized Published - 23 October, 2018    By - Dr Clemens
Another Look at Vertebroplasty for Patients with Painful Vertebral Compression Fractures

Authors: Firanescu CE et al.  BMJ 2018 May 9 Vertebroplasty was no better than sham procedures in a randomized trial. In previous trials, vertebroplasty for pain relief has not outperformed sham procedures in patients with acute osteoporotic compression fractures (e.g., NEJM JW Gen Med Sep 1 2009 and N Engl J Med2009; 361:569 and 557). To address some methodological […]

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Uncategorized Published - 22 October, 2018    By - Dr Clemens
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation May Be Effective for Migraine

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) may represent an effective treatment for the prevention and management of migraine, according to a meta-analysis published in the Journal of Headache and Pain. Although promising, the findings presented by the researchers are based on low quality of evidence. TENS consists of the delivery of pulsed low-voltage electrical currents across the […]

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Uncategorized Published - 22 October, 2018    By - Dr Clemens
Opioid Dependence More Likely to Occur Before Surgery for Degenerative Spondylolisthesis

Patients undergoing surgery for degenerative spondylolisthesis are more likely to have a dependency on opioid medications before surgery than afterward, according to research published in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine. For the study, Mayur Sharma, MD, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, and colleagues analysed a database containing 10,708 patients who had undergone surgery for degenerative spondylolisthesis. The […]

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Uncategorized Published - 22 October, 2018    By - Dr Clemens
IV Acetaminophen Does Not Decrease Opioid Use in Patients Following Colectomy

Intravenous (IV) acetaminophen does not meaningfully decrease opioid use following colorectal procedures, especially compared with oral acetaminophen, according to a study published in Anesthesiology. “With any new drug that is introduced to the US market, it is very important to monitor how it is used and if this results in the desired outcomes,” said Jashvant Poeran, […]

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