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Pain relieving effects of acupuncture are limited
The pain relieving effects of acupuncture compared with placebo are small and seem to lack clinical relevance, according to a study published on bmj.com today.    view more (2009-01-28)

Shorter post-operative recovery stay following outpatient tonsillectomy is safe, cost-efficient
Children undergoing tonsillectomies will be happy to know they should be able to go home shortly after surgery. A new UCLA study showed that it can be safe and cost-efficient to discharge pediatric tonsillectomy patients after a short post-operative recovery period at an outpatient surgery center.   view more (2006-11-20)

Red cells count: Study shows pre-op levels affect post-op outcomes
Men over 65 with even slightly abnormal red blood cell counts - either too low or too high - are at greater risk of post-operative death or car-diac events following a major non-cardiac surgery.   view more (2007-06-13)

Back to normal: Surgery improves outcomes for spine patients
People with the spine disease called degenerative spondylolisthesis -- who choose surgical treatment -- experience substantially greater relief from pain over time compared to those who do not have surgery.   view more (2009-06-01)

OVERNIGHT CALLS IN PRIMARY CARE CAN BE HANDLED BY NURSE TELEPHONE CONSULTATION SERVICE
Thompson et al conducted the study within a 55 member general practice co-operative serving 97,000 patients. The night nurse telephone consultation service ran over two two-week periods during the Autumn of 1997 from 11.15pm to 8am. They found that 59 per cent of calls were handled by the nurse alone. However, over the same period as the study,... view more... (1999-11-23)

Chronic ankle pain may be more than just a sprain
Ankle sprains are a common injury after a fall, sudden twist or blow to the ankle joint. Approximately 40 percent of those who suffer an ankle sprain will experience chronic ankle pain, even after being treated for their initial injury.   view more (2009-05-01)

Percutaneous radiofrequency ablation of liver tumors prove safe and effective
Percutaneous imaging guided radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of hepatocellular carcinoma is a safe and effective technique, with benefits such as reduced post-procedural pain and length of hospital stay.   view more (2007-05-07)

Patient's weight not linked to success of fibroid surgery
Obese patients are no more likely to have post-operative complications than those of average weight when undergoing robotic surgery to remove uterine fibroids, according to a study at Henry Ford Hospital.   view more (2009-11-20)

UGA study finds that caffeine cuts post-workout pain by nearly 50 percent
Although it's too soon to recommend dropping by Starbucks before hitting the gym, a new study suggests that caffeine can help reduce the post-workout soreness that discourages some people from exercising.   view more (2007-01-10)

7 out of 10 women too embarrassed to discuss vaginal dryness and pain with their physician
The majority of post-menopausal women are uncomfortable talking about vaginal dryness and pain and are reluctant to seek medical help, according to results from a new international survey presented today at the European Congress on Menopause in London.   view more (2009-05-19)

Childbirth triggers post-traumatic stress
These were the findings of a study published today, Tuesday 14 March, in the British Journal of Clinical Psychology, by Dr Pauline Slade and Dr Jo Czarnocka, of Sheffield University.   view more (2000-03-16)

Infant pain, adult repercussions
Scientists at Georgia State University have uncovered the mechanisms of how pain in infancy alters how the brain processes pain in adulthood.   view more (2009-09-28)

Scientists develop new techniques for detecting harmful blood clots/air bubbles in arteries
New techniques for detecting emboli (harmful blood clots/air bubbles in arteries) developed at the University of Leicester have played a major role in dramatically reducing stroke rates after carotid endarterectomy. This is an operation designed to remove narrowings in the main arteries supplying the brain before they can cause a stroke.   view more (2008-02-20)

Is cherry juice a new 'sports drink?'
Drinking cherry juice could help ease the pain for people who run, according to new research from Oregon Health & Science University presented at the American College of Sports Medicine Conference in Seattle, Wash.   view more (2009-05-29)

No need to change post-operative treatment for lung cancer, says clinical scientist
Embargoed: 09.00 hrs CET Tuesday 23 September 2003   view more (2003-09-21)

Insufficient pain relief
Patients often believe that pain is inevitable and that it is necessary as a sign of the state of their disease. Caring staff do not sufficiently explain why pain relief is important and what can be done about its possible side effects. Therefore, too many patients are in too much pain. "Almost all patients in this dissertation had been... view more... (2003-03-25)

Mathematical tools for predicting facial surgery results
Cranio-maxillofacial surgery is a medical specialty focusing on facial and skull reconstruction. This surgery can help patients with such disorders as cleft palate, malformations of the upper or lower jaw, and problems with the facial skeleton due to injury.   view more (2006-09-27)

Research Examines Factors in Delaying or Declining Total Knee Replacement Surgery
A study led by Dr. Ann F. Jacobson, associate professor in Kent State's College of Nursing, unveils the reasons why people may initially choose to postpone but ultimately undergo total knee replacement surgery and emphasizes the need for better patient education before and after the procedure.   view more (2008-05-15)

Nurses no worse than junior doctors in assessing patients before surgery
Reform of junior doctors' hours has increased the pressure to use non-medical staff to assess patients before surgery. A study in this week's BMJ finds that appropriately trained nurses perform no worse than pre-registration house officers in preoperative assessment, although neither group performed particularly well. Researchers identified 1,874... view more... (2002-12-04)

Literature review shows spinal manipulation beneficial for neck pain
A new literature review finds evidence that patients with chronic neck pain enrolled in clinical trials reported significant improvement following chiropractic spinal manipulation.   view more (2007-05-02)
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