FDA Approves Higher Dosage of Naloxone Nasal Spray to Treat Opioid Overdose Written By Hina Zahid1 May 2021 9:00 AM ISTThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today the approval of a higher dose naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray product to treat opioid...
Treating dental pain with opioids linked to higher risk of overdose in patients & families Hina Zahid30 April 2021 9:45 AM ISTWhen they go to the dentist to get a tooth pulled or another procedure, patients might not think that the prescription they receive to ease their pain...
Dexmedetomidine, Propofol give similar outcomes in septic ventilated patients: MENDS2 trial Written By Medha Baranwal29 April 2021 11:59 PM ISTUSA: The administration of dexmedetomidine or propofol yields similar outcomes in mechanically ventilated adults with sepsis being treated with light...
Peripheral nerve stimulation may reduce pain and opioid need after orthopedic surgery: Study Written By Medha Baranwal22 April 2021 7:15 AM ISTUSA: Postoperative percutaneous peripheral nerve stimulation (PPNS) after ambulatory orthopedic surgery reduced pain and opioid requirements without...
Epidural analgesia not linked to autism risk in offspring: JAMA Written By Medha Baranwal22 April 2021 5:00 AM ISTCanada: The use of epidural analgesia for vaginal delivery in mothers is not associated with an increased risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in...
Supplemental intraoperative oxygen did not increase postoperative mortality, Finds Study Written By MD Bureau19 April 2021 7:00 PM ISTSurgical site infections and wound-related complications are common and serious. The primary defence against bacterial infection is oxidative killing...
Nerve stimulation reduces pain and opioid use after orthopedic surgery Written By Hina Zahid16 April 2021 7:00 PM ISTA technique called percutaneous peripheral nerve stimulation yields "impressive" reductions in pain scores and opioid use during the first week after...
Preoperative Liquid carbohydrate intake improves blood sugar and fatigue after surgery: Study Written By Medha Baranwal16 April 2021 11:29 AM ISTDelhi: Patients undergoing surgery are often required to fast from midnight, while in some extreme cases patients are fasted for up to 24 hr prior to...
Glucocorticoid addition in periarticular infiltration analgesia safe after TKA: Study Written By MD Bureau16 April 2021 7:51 AM ISTTotal knee arthroplasty (TKA) has been reported to be the most effective procedure for pain relief in patients with advanced osteoarthritis....
Methadone and ketamine combo effective for pain control after spinal surgery: Study Written By Medha Baranwal12 April 2021 8:15 AM ISTUSA: Perioperative administration of a combination of methadone and ketamine improves postoperative analgesia and reduces opioid need in patients who...
ESP block effectively alleviates acute renal colic pain: Study Written By Medha Baranwal4 April 2021 7:15 PM ISTTurkey: Erector spinae plane (ESP) block can be considered as a safe and efficient method for the management of acute renal colic pain, reducing the...
Intranasal Insulin not tied to blood sugar fall during Cardiac Surgery: Study Written By Dr Kartikeya Kohli30 March 2021 9:53 AM ISTIntranasal insulin is reported to improve both memory performance and metabolic integrity of the brain in patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease...
