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Uncategorized Published - 22 July, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Large study suggests shingles does not increase the risk of dementia

Author: Ferdinand Lali PhD MedicalNewsToday Herpes zoster, also known as shingles, is a common disease among older adults caused by the varicella-zoster virus that also causes chickenpox. Some previous studies have linked shingles to an increased risk of dementia, but others have reported a lack of such an association. A new large population-based study shows that […]

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Uncategorized Published - 22 July, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Spinal Cord Stimulation Alleviates Neuropathic Pain by Attenuating Microglial Activation via Reducing Colony-Stimulating Factor 1 Levels in the Spinal Cord in a Rat Model of Chronic Constriction Injury

AUTHORS: Sun, Cong MD et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia: July 2022 – Volume 135 – Issue 1 – p 178-190 BACKGROUND: Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is an emerging, minimally invasive procedure used to treat patients with intractable chronic pain conditions. Although several signaling pathways have been proposed to account for SCS-mediated pain relief, the precise mechanisms […]

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Uncategorized Published - 22 July, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Causes of a throbbing headache at the back of the head

AUTHOR: Amanda Barrell MedicalNewsToday People can experience a range of headaches that can cause different types of pain, including a throbbing pain at the back of the head. This pain can result from a headache or other medical conditions. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) headaches are among the most common […]

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Uncategorized Published - 21 July, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Racial Disparities in the Use of Peripheral Nerve Blocks for Postoperative Analgesia After Total Mastectomy

AUTHOPRS: Mazzeffi, Michael A. MD, MPH, MSc et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia: July 2022 – Volume 135 – Issue 1 – p 170-177 BACKGROUND: Peripheral nerve blocks (PNBs) are used to provide postoperative analgesia after total mastectomy. PNBs improve patient satisfaction and decrease postoperative opioid use, nausea, and vomiting. Few studies have examined whether there is […]

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Uncategorized Published - 21 July, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Machine Learning-Based Models Predicting Outpatient Surgery End Time and Recovery Room Discharge at an Ambulatory Surgery Center

AUTHORS: Gabriel, Rodney A. MD, MAS et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: July 2022 – Volume 135 – Issue 1 – p 159-169 BACKGROUND: Days before surgery, add-ons may be scheduled to fill unused surgical block time at an outpatient surgery center. At times, outpatient surgery centers have time limitations for end of block time and discharge […]

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