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Uncategorized Published - 18 October, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Oral Dantrolene for Myopathic Symptoms in Malignant Hyperthermia–Susceptible Patients

AUTHORS: Ibarra Moreno, Carlos A. MD, PhD et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia: October 06, 2022 BACKGROUND: Patients susceptible to malignant hyperthermia (MH) may experience disabling manifestations of an unspecified myopathy outside the context of anesthesia, including myalgia, fatigue, or episodic rhabdomyolysis. Clinical observations suggest that oral dantrolene may relief myopathic symptoms in MH-susceptible (MHS) patients. However, […]

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Uncategorized Published - 18 October, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Examining Subjective Psychological Experiences of Postoperative Delirium in Older Cardiac Surgery Patients

AUTHORS: Cohen, Caitlin L. BPsych (Hons) et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia: October 06, 2022 BACKGROUND: Postoperative delirium (POD) is an acute syndrome including inattention and impaired cognition that affects approximately 42% of older cardiac surgical patients. POD is linked to adverse outcomes including morbidity, mortality, and further cognitive decline. Less is known about the subjective psychological […]

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Uncategorized Published - 18 October, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Analgesic Effectiveness and Dorsal Root Ganglia Protein Modulation of a Peripheral Adenosine Monophosphate Kinase Alpha Activator (O304) Following Lumbar Disk Puncture in the Mouse

AUTHORS: Das, Vaskar PhD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: October 06, 2022 BACKGROUND: Disk herniation is a primary cause of radicular back pain. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the antiallodynic effective dose in 50% of the sample (ED50) and dorsal root ganglion (DRG) protein modulation of a peripheral direct adenosine monophosphate kinase alpha […]

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Uncategorized Published - 18 October, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Caffeine and migraine: What is the link?

Author: Zia Sherrell MedicalNewsToday For some people, caffeine consumption can trigger migraine symptoms. However, others may find it helps ease their pain, especially in combination with other medications. Scientists are not sure why people have different reactions. Caffeine is a stimulant present in many beverages and foods, including coffee, tea, and chocolate. Many people consume it […]

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Uncategorized Published - 17 October, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Age-Stratified Propofol Dosage for Pediatric Procedural Sedation and Analgesia

AUTHORS: van Dijk, Huib MD et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia: September 23, 2022 Background:  Procedural sedation and analgesia (PSA) for diagnostic and minimally invasive therapeutic procedures has become common practice in children of all ages. Based on our clinical experience, we suspected an inverse relation between age and dosage. However, a schedule for age-stratified propofol induction […]

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