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Uncategorized Published - 3 May, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Spinal Cord Stimulation Reduces Emotional Aspect of Chronic Pain

Researchers have shown that patients who have chronic pain can reduce their emotional response to the pain through spinal cord stimulation. The study results are published in the latest issue of the journal Neuromodulation: Technology at the Neural Interface. “Our initial study provides insights into the role of the brain’s emotional networks in relieving chronic […]

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Uncategorized Published - 3 May, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Paracetamol Not Clinically Effective in Treating Osteoarthritis Pain or Improving Physical Function

In a large-scale analysis of pain-relief medication for osteoarthritis, researchers found that paracetamol does not meet the minimum standard of clinical effectiveness in reducing pain or improving physical function in patients with knee and hip osteoarthritis. Although paracetamol was slightly better than placebo, researchers concluded that, taken on its own, paracetamol has no role in […]

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Uncategorized Published - 3 May, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Airway Medix Closed Suction System Reduces Endotracheal Tube Air Flow Resistance, Biofilm Formation

Use of the Airway Medix Closed Suction System (AMCSS) reduces clinical pulmonary infection scores (CPIS), endotracheal tube air flow resistance, and biofilm formation, compared with standard CSS for critically ill patients who require mechanical ventilation for ≥48 hours, according to a study presented here on March 15 at the 2016 International Symposium on Intensive Care […]

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Uncategorized Published - 3 May, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Peripheral Nerve Blocks Linked to Improved Outcomes in Hip, Knee Arthroplasty

The use of peripheral nerve blocks (PNBs) is associated with better medical and economic outcomes in patients receiving hip and knee replacement, according to a study being presented later this month at the 41st Annual Meeting of the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine. The use of PNBs is on the rise, but […]

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Uncategorized Published - 3 May, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Liposomal Bupivacaine as Effective as Femoral Nerve Block in Managing Pain After ACL Surgery

Source: DGNews   Liposomal bupivacaine (LB) is at least as effective as femoral nerve block (FNB) for managing pain after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, researchers said here on March 1 at the 2016 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). Femoral nerve block is the mainstay for pain management after knee surgery, but […]

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