Cut down on defibrillator testing, say researchers
New research from McMaster University suggests that a common test used during certain types of heart surgery is not helpful...
Read MoreEnhanced recovery for surgery patients gains favour in the US
Changes in managing patients before, during and after colorectal surgery could cut hospital stays by two days and reduced readmission...
Read MoreNext generation in epidural pain management
CME Medical has launched a new generation in epidural pain management, designed to deliver optimum pain relief during childbirth, with...
Read MorePatients involved with pain treatment report higher levels of satisfaction
An international study on patient satisfaction with pain treatment after surgery shows that patients who are actively involved in their...
Read MoreGraphene binding pain receptor leads to biosensor breakthrough
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania have led an effort tocreate an artificial chemical sensor based on the mu-opiod receptor,which...
Read MoreResearch hints at novel mechanism for general anaesthesia
New research led by the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania has found that sevoflurane binding at...
Read MoreOpiate dependence and pain relief
Identifying the specific pathways that promote opioid addiction, pain relief, and tolerance are crucial for developing more effective and less...
Read MoreComparing labour analgesia
Findings suggest that remifentanil patient-controlled analgesia is not equivalent to epidural analgesia for pain, pain appreciation scores, and overall satisfaction...
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