DG Journal Club AUTHORS: Mengqi Liu, Yijie Sun, Xin Li, Zhiye Chen J Headache Pain. 2022 Jun 27; 23(1): 72 BACKGROUND Nucleus accumbens (NAcc) played an important role in pain mediation, and presents changes of neuronal plasticity and functional connectivity. However, less is known about altered perfusion of NAcc in chronic migraine (CM). The aim […]
Read MoreDG Journal Club AUTHORS: Brian N Corwell, Sergey M Motov, Natalie Davis, Hong K Kim Expert Opin Drug Saf. 2022 Jul 13 INTRODUCTION : Ketamine is gaining renewed interest among healthcare providers due to its novel clinical applications in the emergency department (ED) setting. AREAS COVERED : This article provides a comprehensive discussion of ketamine’s […]
Read MoreAuthor: Jon Johnson MedicalNewsToday Pain in the upper back is usually the result of poor posture, muscle overuse, or injury. Treatment may include home remedies, such as rest and gentle exercises, or possibly seeing a physical therapist. The upper back is the area between the base of the neck and the bottom of the ribcage. […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Lana Burgess and Hana Ames MedicalNewsToday Nausea and headaches are very common, and they sometimes occur together. A common cause of headache and nausea is migraine, which can also cause dizziness. This article explores the common causes of both headaches and nausea, and some underlying issues that are less common and more serious. It also discusses treatments and ways […]
Read MoreAuthor: Rachel Nall, MSN, CRNA MedicalNewsToday When pain in the lower back occurs alongside hip pain, there may be a common cause. Certain health conditions or injuries can affect the nerves in both of these areas. These pains usually occur as a result of overuse or injury, but they can also be a symptom of […]
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