Published in Respir Care. 2015 Apr;60(4):567-76 Authors: Sazak H et al BACKGROUND: Transbronchial needle aspiration using endobronchial ultrasonography (EBUS-TBNA), a new minimally invasive diagnostic procedure, has been used to evaluate intrathoracic lymph nodes. It has been reported that EBUS-TBNA can be performed safely under sedation and provides a high level of patient satisfaction. We aimed […]
Read MoreThis is for our pain providers. Published in Br J Dermatol. 2014 Dec 18 Authors: Hiom S et al Herpes zoster reactivation, shingles, affects 0.2% of the population 1 and complications include: secondary bacterial infection, postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), ulceration and scarring, pneumonitis, hepatitis, Ramsey-Hunt syndrome, meningoencephalitis and paralysis. PHN occurs in 10 -15% of patients […]
Read MorePublished in J Opioid Manag. 2012 Nov-Dec:8(6):414-5 Authors: Weiner M et al A 53-year-old male with peripheral sensorimotor neuropathy suffered an intracerebral hemorrhage resulting in right hemiparesis and hemisensory loss. Three months later, he developed constant and burning pain within the entire right side of his body. He was diagnosed with central pain syndrome and […]
Read MorePatients with signs of anaphylaxis should be given epinephrine in the anterolateral thigh as first-line treatment, according to new practice parameters published in the December issue of the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. However, studies show that even when anaphylaxis is correctly diagnosed, clinicians in emergency departments fail to administer epinephrine up to 80% of the time. […]
Read MorePUBLISHED: Int J Colorectal Dis. 2015 Apr;30(4):475-81 Authors: Chen WK et al PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of anesthetic methods on markers of anti-tumor immunity and intestinal functions in fast-track surgery in colon cancer (CC) patients during the perioperative period. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A total of 53 patients with American […]
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