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,...
Read MoreCanadian 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...
Read MoreOne 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...
Read MoreJonathan 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...
Read MoreRemove 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...
Read MoreStellar line-up of speakers confirmed for AfPP Residential Conference
The Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP) has revealed a stellar line-up of speakers and exhibitors for its new-look Residential Conference,...
Read MoreMusic can be a viable alternative to medications in reducing anxiety before anaesthesia
Music is a viable alternative to sedative medications in reducing patient anxiety prior to an anaesthesia procedure, according to a...
Read MoreTechnology allows researchers to see patients’ real-time pain while in the clinic
Many patients, especially those who are anaesthetised or emotionally challenged, cannot communicate precisely about their pain. For this reason, University...
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