Researchers have uncovered a more effective way of treating fibromyalgia by combining with duloxetine. The combination can safely improve outcomes in patients with fibromyalgia, including relief from pain, physical function, and overall quality of life. “Previous evidence supports added benefits with some drug combinations in fibromyalgia,” said Ian Gilron, MD, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario. “We […]
Read MoreAnesthesia & Analgesia: August 2016 – Volume 123 – Issue 2 – p 488–492 AUTHORS: Ghisi, Daniela MD et al BACKGROUND: In this randomized, controlled, observer-blinded study, we evaluated analgesia provided by transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block after elective total laparoscopic hysterectomy in terms of reduced postoperative morphine consumption as the primary end point. METHODS: […]
Read MoreAnesthesia & Analgesia: August 2016 – Volume 123 – Issue 2 – p 436–444 AUTHORS: Kim, Jeongmin MD, PhD et al BACKGROUND: In this study, we examined the relationship between postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) and intraoperative regional cerebral oxygen saturation (rSO2) in elderly patients undergoing spinal surgery. METHODS: We enrolled 87 patients older than 65 […]
Read MoreAnesthesia & Analgesia: August 2016 – Volume 123 – Issue 2 – p 430–435 AUTHORS: Brown, Charles H. IV MD, MHS et al Delirium is common after cardiac surgery, and preoperative identification of high-risk patients could guide prevention strategies. We prospectively measured frailty in 55 patients before cardiac surgery and assessed postoperative delirium using a […]
Read MoreAnesthesia & Analgesia: August 2016 – Volume 123 – Issue 2 – p 420–429 AUTHORS: Willems, Ariane MD, MSci Biomed, PhD et al BACKGROUND: Children undergoing cardiac surgery are frequently exposed to red blood cell (RBC) transfusions mainly in the case of hemorrhage or low oxygen transport. However, in this population, RBCs are sometimes added […]
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