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Uncategorized Published - 20 July, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
FDA Approves Abuse-Deterrent Xtampza ER

Collegium announced that the FDA has approved oxycodone (Xtampza ER) extended-release capsules, a twice-daily medication for the management of pain severe enough to require daily, around-the-clock, long-term opioid treatment and for which alternative treatment options are inadequate. The drug uses Collegium’s proprietary DETERx abuse-deterrent technology platform, and is designed to provide adequate pain control while […]

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Uncategorized Published - 20 July, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Oxygen Saturation Not Always Increased With Apneic Oxygenation During Endotracheal Intubation of Critically Ill

The routine use of apneic oxygenation during endotracheal intubation of critically ill adults does not necessarily increase oxygen saturation compared with usual care, a recent study has concluded. “Interventions that appear effective in the highly controlled environment of the operating room [OR] frequently fail to translate to critically ill patients in the ICU,” said Matthew […]

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Uncategorized Published - 20 July, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Many Patients Continue Using Opioids Months After Joint Replacement

Many patients undergoing hip or knee replacement are still taking prescription opioid pain medications up to 6 months after surgery, according to a study published in the journal PAIN. Jenna Goesling, PhD, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, and colleagues identified several “red flags” for persistent opioid use — particularly previous use of high-dose opioids. […]

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Uncategorized Published - 20 July, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Local Anaesthetic Reduces Postoperative Pain After Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy

A bupivacaine injection along the tract of the nephrostomy site at the time of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) reduces postoperative pain as well as the need for narcotic medication, according to study results presented at the 2016 Annual Meeting of the American Urological Association (AUA). Lead author James Mason, MD, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, speaking […]

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Uncategorized Published - 19 July, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
What If Price Transparency Doesn’t Lower Healthcare Spending?

While surgical price transparency is gaining popularity among facilities seeking a competitive edge, researchers report that online cost comparison tools may actually end up increasing healthcare spending. For their study, published in JAMA, the Harvard Medical School researchers found that only a small percentage of eligible employees at 2 large companies used an online price transparency tool […]

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