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New pain organ discovered in the skin
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have discovered a new sensory organ that is able to detect painful mechanical damage, such as pricks and impacts. The discovery is being published
Canadian researchers find ‘silent’ strokes common after surgery, linked to cognitive decline
Canadian researchers at McMaster University have discovered that covert – or ‘silent’ – strokes are common in seniors after they have elective, non-cardiac surgery and double their risk of cognitive
One in five awaiting new hip suffer acute pain
Almost 20 per cent of people awaiting hip replacements are experiencing extreme pain or discomfort, a study by the University of Edinburgh shows. Researchers also found that 12 per cent
A solid future for point-of-care ultrasound in intensive care
Promotional feature Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has become an established tool for the rapid assessment and diagnosis of patients across a variety of medical disciplines, not least in the high-octane environment
Jonathan Brüün takes up a new post as Chief Executive of the Royal College of Anaesthetists
Jonathan Brüün will be leaving his role as CEO of the British Pharmacological Society in January 2020. He will be taking up a new post as Chief Executive of the
Remove false teeth before general anaesthetic, doctors warn
False teeth need to be taken out before a general anaesthetic, doctors warn in the journal BMJ Case Reports after a 72 year old’s dentures got stuck in his throat during surgery
Temperature management expertise from Central Medical Supplies
Promotional feature Central Medical Supplies Ltd (CMS) offers a wide range of temperature management products, from a number of different companies, which continue to be available via the NHS Supply
17-18 October 2019, 2nd International Anaesthetic and Critical Care Conference for Peritoneal Malignancy; Manchester
International audience update on clinical and anaesthetic critical care for peritoneal tumour surgery. This conference has been accredited by the Royal College of Anaesthetists for 10 CPD Credits. Topics covered
14 September 2019, Global Anaesthesia, Surgery and Obstetric Collaboration Annual Conference; Leeds
The Global Anaesthesia, Surgery and Obstetric Collaboration Annual Conference aims to highlight the essential and emerging importance of medical technology and innovation in improving access to safe surgery in low-
2-3 December 2019, Anaesthesia Research 2019; York
Date: Mon, 02/12/2019 to Tue, 03/12/2019 Location: The Principal York CPD Credits Anticipated: 10 (5 per day) Availability: Places available The National Institute of Academic Anaesthesia is proud to present a new two-day
