Cognitive behavior therapy may help reduce chronic pain but not opioid use MD Editorial Team8 Nov 2021 9:00 AM ISTThe prevalence of chronic pain (CP) is well described in Europe, America, and Australia. However, little knowledge is available of the prevalence of...
Targeting higher intraoperative BP does not prevent postoperative MACE: Study Medha Baranwal3 Nov 2021 9:15 AM ISTSwitzerland: According to a recent study, universally targeting higher intraoperative blood pressures in patients at cardiovascular (CV) risk...
Long-term Exposure to Toxins in Operating Rooms Could Increase COPD Risk: JAMA Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli3 Nov 2021 9:00 AM ISTPhysicians, nurses, and other hospital staff are exposed to hazardous disinfectants and surgical smoke-the gaseous by-product produced by...
Novel approach allows performing cardiac MRI in children without sedation: Study Medha Baranwal3 Nov 2021 9:00 AM ISTUSA: A novel approach of bringing parents into the MRI bore and positioning them head-to-head with their children may be helpful in making fidgety...
Chest CT score predicts response of COVID-19 pneumonia patients to ventilation: Study Medha Baranwal30 Oct 2021 9:00 AM ISTItaly: A recent study published in the Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, has reported the effective use of non-invasive positive...
Intraoperative Dexmedetomidine enhances recovery of GI function after Abdominal Surgery : JAMA Dr Nirali Kapoor25 Oct 2021 9:00 AM ISTPostoperative ileus is characterized by the inability to resume a normal diet, nausea and vomiting, abdominal distension, and constipation. The...
Microneedles may effectively deliver local anaesthesia in dental procedures: Study Dr. Shravani Dali23 Oct 2021 9:00 AM ISTMicroneedles (MNs) for local anaesthesia delivery are as successful as the current gold standard, according to a study published in the Advanced ...
Acupuncture reduces pain and opioid use for total knee replacement surgery patients Hina Zahid21 Oct 2021 9:00 AM ISTSAN DIEGO - Patients who have acupuncture during total knee replacement surgery report less pain and need far fewer opioids to manage their...
Anti-nausea drug may help cancer patients survive longer, finds study Medical Dialogues Bureau21 Oct 2021 9:00 AM ISTWashington: According to a new study, patients with breast, pancreatic and certain other types of cancer may survive longer if given an anti-nausea...
FDA approves combination pill for severe acute pain in adults Dr Kartikeya Kohli20 Oct 2021 10:18 AM ISTThe US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Seglentis a combination of celecoxib and tramadol hydrochloride for severe acute pain in...
Oral rather than IV acetaminophen in kids having tonsillectomies improves care, saves costs Hina Zahid19 Oct 2021 9:00 AM ISTSAN DIEGO - Providing children oral instead of intravenous (IV) acetaminophen to help manage tonsillectomy pain improves care at lower costs,...
General Anesthesia Just as Safe as Spinal Anesthesia After Broken Hip Surgery Hina Zahid13 Oct 2021 9:00 AM ISTPHILADELPHIA - New research shows that the rates of survival, functional recovery, and post-operative delirium are similar for patients whether...
