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Published in Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2014 Apr 11 Authors: Lisi AJ et al., Abstract Study Design. This work compared administrative data obtained from Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) databases with structured chart review.Objective. We set out to determine whether a decision tool using administrative data could be used to discriminate acute from […]
Read MorePublished in Eur J Pain. 2014 Apr Authors: Kamboj SK et al., BACKGROUND: The effects of opioid medication on cognitive functioning in patients with cancer and non-cancer pain remain unclear. METHOD: In this mechanistic randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over study of patients (n = 20) receiving sustained-release and immediate-release opioid medication as part of their palliative care, we […]
Read MorePublished in Eur J Pain. 2014 Mar Authors: Jensen TS et al., BACKGROUND: Application of the capsaicin 8% patch is associated with treatment-related discomfort. Consequently, pretreatment for 60 min with anaesthetic cream is recommended; however, this may be uncomfortable and time consuming. METHODS: We conducted a multicentre, randomized (1:1), assessor-blinded study in patients with […]
Read MoreHealthcare CEO and NFL head coach are both high-pressure, high-visibility, results-driven, highly competitive, and well compensated occupations with high turnover rates. Think twice before you answer. By the time you read this, thousands of fans will have goosed the last Thursday night TV ratings and have found out who their favorite NFL team picked in […]
Read MoreAlthough commonly performed in patients undergoing ICD implantation, routine defibrillation testing may increase complications without producing any improvement in outcomes, according to presentation at the Heart Rhythm Society meeting in San Francisco. Researchers in the international SIMPLE trial randomized some 2500 patients to testing or no testing. By 3 years’ follow-up there was no difference […]
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