Decoding Patient's Genome Found Gene For Inherited Neurological Disorder CMT
Heralding what they hope is a new era of personalized genomic medicine, experts in the US have identified the gene behind a patient's inherited neurological disorder, in this case a form of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, by sequencing his complete genome. Details of the quest are published online in the 10 March issue of the New England Journal of Medicine... (Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today)...
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Atypical takostubo cardiomyopathy associated with nasal packing for paranasal sinus surgery
We present the case of a 24-year-old female with atypical presentation of TC occurring in the setting of paranasal sinus surgery under local anaesthesia with post-surgical nasal packing. She did not demonstrated ST-segment elevation on electrocardiogram, but transient moderate LV systolic dysfunction and localized wall motion abnormality affecting basal to mid-ventricular anterior and anteroseptal wall. She rapidly and completely recovered without sequelae. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography)...
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Temporo-mandibular joint dislocation: an unusual complication of transoesophageal echocardiography
We report a rare case of bilateral TMJ dislocation in an 84-year-old man prior to DC cardioversion (DCCV) for atrial flutter. Shortly after TEE and DCCV, the patient complained of bilateral facial pain. An orthopantomogram revealed bilateral TMJ dislocation. A closed reduction was performed by Maxillo-facial surgeons under intravenous anaesthesia. Although very uncommon, the physician should be aware of the complication and its management. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography)...
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The Silent Epidemic - Pediatric Sports Injuries
New studies focus on gymnastics, ACL injuries and year round sports; early treatment predicts most optimal outcomes At the 2010 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), two separate studies focus on the dramatic rise of pediatric sports injuries in recent years... (Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today)...
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Breakthroughs In Treatment Of Spine And Back Conditions
Approximately 21 million visits were made to physicians' offices due to back problems in 2006. While countless adults experience back pain and stiffness, many suffer from serious spine and back conditions - including injury, herniated discs and the deterioration of the vertebrae... (Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today)...
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Dramatic Increase Seen In Youth Baseball Throwing Arm Injuries
Orthopedic surgeons focus on new ways to protect young baseball players' arms Throwing arm injuries are on the rise in Little League and other youth baseball programs... (Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today)...
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University hails £500,000 anaesthesia research institute
ONE of Scotland's leading universities yesterday announced the creation of a new Institute of Academic Anaesthesia to raise the profile of research into a key area of medi (Source: Scotsman.com News - Health)...
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Long-term effect of the ICU-diary concept on quality of life after critical illness
Critically ill patients often spend time in the intensive care unit (ICU) either unconscious or sedated. On recovery, they are often in a state of confusion with memory loss that may be associated with a longstanding reduction in health-related quality of life (QoL). We hypothesised that the ICU-diary concept could improve their QoL by filling in their memory gaps. A non-randomised, prospective study in a non-academic eight-bedded general ICU. A group of patients (n=38) were selected to receive the ICU-diary concept (keeping a diary with photos while on the ICU plus a follow-up meeting) when a long and complicated course was expected. Health-related QoL at 6, 12, 24 and 36 months was compared with a group that did not receive the ICU-diary (n=224). The Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short-......
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Endothelin receptor subtype A blockade does not affect the haemodynamic recovery from haemorrhage during xenon/remifentanil or isoflurane/remifentanil anaesthesia in dogs
Conclusions and clinical relevance Selective ETA receptor blockade with atrasentan did not impair the haemodynamic and hormonal compensation of acute haemorrhage during X/R or I/R anaesthesia in dogs. (Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia)...
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Comparison of three anaesthetic protocols in Bennett's wallabies (Macropus rufogriseus)
Conclusion and clinical relevance Cardio-respiratory effects were similar in all groups. There were fewer muscle twitches and reactions to external stimuli in MK and DMK. Duration of anaesthesia was shorter in XK; most animals in MK and DMK needed atipamezole to assist recovery. All three treatments provided satisfactory sedation/anaesthesia and are suitable for use in Bennett's wallabies. (Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia)...
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Yearbook of Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine 2010
series:Yearbook of Intensive Care and Emergency MedicineThe Yearbook compiles the most recent developments in experimental and clinical research and practice in one comprehensive reference book. The chapters are written by well recognized experts in the field of intensive care and emergency medicine. It is addressed to everyone involved in internal medicine, anesthesia, surgery, pediatrics, intensive care and emergency medicine. (Source: Springer Medicine titles)...
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Steven L Shafer responds to Jeanne Lenzer
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Behavioral Problems In Childhood Double The Risk Of Chronic Widespread Pain In Adult Life
Bad behaviour in childhood is associated with long-term, chronic widespread pain in adult life, according to the findings of a study following nearly 20,000 people from birth in 1958 to the present day. Chronic widespread pain is a common complaint that can have a major adverse effect on quality of life, often requiring referral to a hospital specialist for investigation and treatment... (Source: Pediatrics News From Medical News Today)...
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Pediatricians Say Colleagues Cautious About Treating Chronic Pain In Children
Many pediatricians don't think it's their responsibility to treat severe, chronic pain in their patients, according to a new study co-authored by several University of Florida College of Medicine researchers and an investigator from Molloy College. Writing in the February issue of the Journal of Palliative Medicine, researchers said only 32.3 percent of pediatricians from Florida and California surveyed said treatment of chronic pain was their responsibility... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)...
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Pediatricians Say Colleagues Cautious About Treating Chronic Pain In Children
Many pediatricians don't think it's their responsibility to treat severe, chronic pain in their patients, according to a new study co-authored by several University of Florida College of Medicine researchers and an investigator from Molloy College. Writing in the February issue of the Journal of Palliative Medicine, researchers said only 32... (Source: Pediatrics News From Medical News Today)...
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American Society Of Anesthesiologists Urges Patients To Ask The Right Questions When Considering Traveling Internationally For Surgery
Hundreds of thousands of Americans travel abroad for surgical procedures each year. As the guardian of patients' vital health, the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) is urging those considering traveling internationally for medical care to educate themselves, and take the necessary precautions to avoid unexpected complications. According to the Deloitte Center for Health Solutions, approximately 540,000 Americans traveled abroad for medical care in 2008. This number could potentially reach upward of 1.6 million in 2012, with sustainable annual growth of 35 percent... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)...
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Investigation of escalating and large bolus doses of a novel, nano-droplet, aqueous 1% propofol formulation in cats
Conclusions Larger doses of a novel, nano-droplet propofol formulation can produce SAEs similar to those reported for lipid emulsion formulations.Clinical relevance Systemic arterial blood pressure should be monitored in cats administered IV propofol. (Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia)...
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Effects of methadone on the minimum alveolar concentration of isoflurane in dogs
Conclusions and clinical relevance Methadone reduces ISOMAC in a dose-related fashion and this effect is lessened over time. Although the isoflurane sparing effect of the 0.5 mg kg[minus]1 dose of methadone was smaller in comparison to the 1.0 mg kg[minus]1 dose, the lower dose is recommended for clinical use because it results in less evidence of cardiovascular impairment. (Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia)...
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Anaesthesia with a combination of ketamine and medetomidine in the rabbit: effect of premedication with buprenorphine
Conclusion and clinical relevance Premedication with buprenorphine significantly increased the duration of anaesthesia induced by K/M, with no significant depression of respiration further to the control treatment within the first 10 minutes of anaesthesia. The MAP decreased but this was not reflected in a difference in other physiological parameters. These data show that premedication with buprenorphine, before K/M anaesthesia in the rabbit, has few negative effects and may provide beneficial analgesia. (Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia)...
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Cardiopulmonary effects of a new inspiratory impedance threshold device in anesthetized hypotensive dogs
Conclusion and clinical relevance Impedance threshold device in dogs during isoflurane-induced hypotension improved CI and SAP but had negative effects on RC and ResR. (Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia)...
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