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A noninvasive wearable nerve stimulator improves pain to the point of needing less analgesia in patients with neuropathy, arthritis, and other common forms of chronic pain, a new study shows. “Our data suggest, and this is mimicked anecdotally, that this device works for about eight out of 10 people,” said Shai Gozani, MD, PhD, president […]
Read MoreNew research has suggested that migraine may be associated with irregularities in the metabolism of certain lipids, opening up new avenues for research into possible treatments and biomarkers for the condition. The research, published in the September issue of Neurology, focused on a group of bioactive lipids known as sphingolipids, which are critical components of cell […]
Read MoreFederal health regulators are drawing attention to the risk of infections with medical scopes used to examine breathing passages, following similar problems with scopes used in the stomach and intestines. The Food and Drug Administration issued a notice Thursday to doctors and nurses who use bronchoscopes — flexible tubes with lights used to examine the […]
Read MoreAnesthesia & Analgesia: July 2015 Authors: Romero-Grimaldi et al BACKGROUND: Patients with chronic pain often suffer from affective disorders and cognitive decline, which significantly impairs their quality of life. In addition, many of these patients also experience stress unrelated to their illness, which can aggravate their symptoms. These nociceptive inputs are received by the hippocampus, […]
Read MoreAnesthesia & Analgesia: July 2015 Authors: Su, Felice MD et al BACKGROUND: Dexmedetomidine is a highly selective [alpha]2-agonist with hypnotic, analgesic, and anxiolytic properties. Despite off-label administration, dexmedetomidine has found a niche in critically ill neonates and infants with congenital heart disease because of its minimal effects on respiratory function at sedative doses, facilitating early extubation […]
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