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Uncategorized Published - 10 July, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
A Low-Volume Epidural Blood Patch for the Treatment of Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension: A Case Report

Authors: Šimonová J, Jaselská S, Šimon R, et al. Cureus June 24, 2024 16(6): e63059. Abstract Spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH) is a rare neurological syndrome. We report the case of a 47-year-old woman with acute, severe orthostatic headache after surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy for breast cancer. The brain and spine magnetic resonance imaging showed signs […]

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Uncategorized Published - 10 July, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Ablation Compared to Pharmacological Treatment for the Reduction of Atrial Fibrillation Recurrence

Authors: Kaye A D, Jones N T, Tran T, et al. Cureus June 19, 2024 16(6): e62728. Abstract Atrial fibrillation (AF) is one of the most common heart arrhythmias, and due to its variable presentation, detecting and treating AF appropriately can reduce some of its serious complications. Among treatment options, surgical ablation and antiarrhythmic drug […]

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Uncategorized Published - 10 July, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Treating Acute Pain Following Traumatic Fracture

Authors:  Siddiqui A, Sekhri N, Salik I, et al. Cureus  June 11, 202416(6): e62142. Abstract Analgesia following acute traumatic fracture remains a clinical challenge. Pain relief via peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) is a promising treatment modality due to its opioid-sparing effects and rapid, reversible sensory blockade without motor blockade. We present the case of a […]

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Uncategorized Published - 9 July, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Safety and Efficacy of Intranasal Ketamine for Minor Pediatric Procedures

Author: Alkhalifah Y S Cureus June 18, 202416(6): e62605. Abstract Compared to intravenous anesthetics, intranasal medication for sedation is a less invasive approach. Intranasal ketamine (IK) is a widely used medication for procedural sedation. Hence, a systematic review was conducted with the aim of evaluating the safety and efficacy of IK among pediatric patients used for […]

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Uncategorized Published - 9 July, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Awake Videolaryngoscopy for Intubation in Patients With Laryngeal Cancer

Authors: Barbaro S, Carone P, Lanotte L, et al. Cureus June 23, 2024 16(6): e62993. Abstract Total laryngectomy is the gold standard surgical approach for laryngeal cancer and is generally conducted under general anesthesia. Orotracheal intubation remains a very delicate step in the general anesthesia process. In otolaryngology (ENT) surgery, it remains considered the preferred […]

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