Does general anaesthesia increase the risk of dementia?
There are concerns that exposure to general anaesthesia during surgery may contribute to an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease. To...
Read MoreYoga and meditation reduce chronic pain
A mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) course was found to benefit patients with chronic pain and depression, leading to significant improvement...
Read MoreBiegler Autopress available from CMS
Promotional feature Central Medical Supplies Ltd (CMS) is the exclusive UK distributor for the Biegler Autopress automatic pressure infusor. Autopress...
Read MoreBMJ Best Practice made free to access for NHS staff
A clinical decision-making support tool from the BMJ is now free to use for all NHS staff. All staff in...
Read MoreNationwide survey highlights bullying as a concern in the perioperative workplace
A second survey carried out by the Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP) has confirmed what has long been suspected, that...
Read MoreNTU Singapore scientists develop “biorubber” glue for faster surgical recovery and pain relief
Materials scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have invented a new type of surgical glue that can help...
Read MoreNeanderthals may have had a lower threshold for pain
According to a new study, people who inherited the Neanderthal variant of the ion channel that has a key role...
Read MoreBrain waves can be used to predict future pain sensitivity
Rhythms produced by the brain can reliably be used to predict how sensitive we are to pain, new research shows....
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