8 July 2016

Pain medicine helps preserve vision in model of inherited retinal degeneration

Pain medicine helps preserve vision in model of inherited retinal degeneration A pain medicine that potently activates a receptor vital...

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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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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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10 June 2016

Many patients continue using opioids months after joint replacement

Many patients continue using opioids months after joint replacement Many patients undergoing hip or knee replacement are still taking prescription...

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8 June 2016

Opiate-free anaesthesia linked to fewer painkillers later

Opiate-free anaesthesia linked to fewer painkillers later Patients undergoing breast cancer surgery need less painkilling medication post-surgery if they have...

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