WCA 2016: the unforgettable World Congress of Anaesthesiologists
A review of the WCA 2016 by the WFSA The WFSA and the SAHK were proud to co-host the 16th...
Read MoreTerminal cancer patients ‘not getting adequate pain relief’
Many terminal cancer patients are not getting adequate pain relief early enough, according to a University of Leeds study. The...
Read MoreLink between weather and chronic pain is emerging through an innovative national smartphone research project
Preliminary findings from a mass participation study have indicated a link between weather conditions – specifically rain and lack of...
Read MorePersistent childbirth pain increases risk of postnatal depression
New research presented at this year's World Congress of Anaesthesiologists (WCA) in Hong Kong (28 Aug-2 Sept) shows that women...
Read MoreNIH review finds nondrug approaches effective for treatment of common pain conditions
Data from a review of US-based clinical trials published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings suggest that some of the most popular...
Read MoreFive-year study reveals patients operated on at night twice as likely to die as patients who have daytime operations
New research presented at this year's World Congress of Anaesthesiologists (WCA) in Hong Kong (28 Aug - 2 Sept) shows...
Read MoreVertebroplasty helps reduce acute pain among patients with spinal fractures
Vertebroplasty is a safe and effective procedure to reduce acute pain and disability in patients who have experienced spinal fractures...
Read MorePain often improves in older veterans
Older military veterans frequently show improvements in pain intensity over time. However, opioids, some mental health conditions and certain pain...
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