6 July 2016

Researchers discover why photodynamic therapy for skin cancer can cause pain

Researchers discover why photodynamic therapy for skin cancer can cause pain Photodynamic therapy is an effective treatment for early-stage skin...

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4 July 2016

‘Smoke alarm’ one of 36 genes newly found to play role in pain sensation

'Smoke alarm' one of 36 genes newly found to play role in pain sensation Indiana University researchers have found a...

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1 July 2016

App aims to reduce adverse surgical events

App aims to reduce adverse surgical events Designer Annie Maxted has developed an app with surgeons and theatre staff from...

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29 June 2016

Exploring anaesthetists’ work as part of a sociotechnical system: A human factors perspective

Exploring anaesthetists’ work as part of a sociotechnical system:  A human factors perspective Provided on behalf of the Chartered Institute...

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27 June 2016

Diamedica: innovating equipment for challenging environments

Diamedica: innovating equipment for challenging environments Imagine trying to provide anaesthesia in an impoverished operating theatre with frequent power cuts,...

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24 June 2016

Anaesthetist workforce shortfall creating ‘perfect storm’ for patient care

Anaesthetist workforce shortfall creating ‘perfect storm’ for patient care Consultant numbers in anaesthesia are not increasing sufficiently to address demand,...

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22 June 2016

Single exposure to general anaesthesia before age three does not cause cognitive deficits

Single exposure to general anaesthesia before age three does not cause cognitive deficits A single exposure to general anaesthesia poses...

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13 June 2016

High-flow nasal cannula – a versatile device

High-flow nasal cannula – a versatile device Sanjay Agrawal, Baha Al-Shaikh and Joep Vroemen give a brief review of the...

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