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Uncategorized Published - 23 May, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
The Effect of Early Goal-Directed Therapy on Outcome in Adult Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock Patients: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials.

Anesthesia & Analgesia: April 2016 AUTHORS: Xu, Jing-Yuan MD et al BACKGROUND: Whether early goal-directed therapy (EGDT) improves outcome in severe sepsis and septic shock remains unclear. We performed a meta-analysis of existing clinical trials to examine whether EGDT improved outcome in the resuscitation of adult sepsis patients compared with control care. METHODS: We searched […]

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Uncategorized Published - 23 May, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
The Current Landscape of US Pediatric Anesthesiologists: Demographic Characteristics and Geographic Distribution.

Anesthesia & Analgesia: April 2016 AUTHORS: Muffly, Matthew K. MD et al BACKGROUND: There is no comprehensive database of pediatric anesthesiologists, their demographic characteristics, or geographic location in the United States. METHODS: We endeavored to create a comprehensive database of pediatric anesthesiologists by merging individuals identified as US pediatric anesthesiologists by the American Board of […]

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Uncategorized Published - 23 May, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
For Young Adults, Sleep Problems Predict Later Pain Problems

For at least some groups of young adults, sleep problems are a predictor of chronic pain and worsening pain severity over time, according to a study published in the journal Pain. In contrast, the presence of pain generally doesn’t predict worsening sleep problems during the transition between adolescence and young adulthood, according to Irma J. […]

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Uncategorized Published - 20 May, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Investigative Drug Provides Pain Relief for Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis

In patients with knee osteoarthritis, a single injection of the investigation drug FX006 led to greater pain relief than placebo, and persisted for about 2 months for the 20-mg dose and about 3 months for the 40-mg dose, according to results from a phase 2b trial presented at the 2016 Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI) […]

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Uncategorized Published - 20 May, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Pain and Physical Function Improve After Weight-Loss Surgery

Among a group of patients with severe obesity who underwent bariatric surgery, a large percentage experienced improvement in pain, physical function, and walking capacity over 3 years, according to a study published in the April 5 issue of JAMA. Severe obesity is associated with significant joint pain and impaired physical function. Excess weight can lead […]

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