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Image: The Buzzy device helps children overcome the pain of IV insertion (Photo courtesy of MMJ Labs).

Vibrating Cold Device Reduces IV Insertion Pain

A new study suggests that a vibrating device used with a cold pack (VCD) is equally effective as topical lidocaine in reducing pain and distress for children undergoing intravenous (IV) catheter insertion. More...
16 Jun 2017
Image: A new microscale device helps keep catheters clear (Photo courtesy of H Lee/ Purdue).

Microscale Device Helps Keep Implantable Catheters Clear

A new self-clearing technology could provide patients with neurological and other disorders reliable implantable catheters that could obviate additional surgery to replace failing devices. More...
14 Jun 2017
Image: A new study concluded ketamine fails to show beneficial effect on pain and delirium (Photo courtesy of Erowid).

Intraoperative Ketamine Fails to Reduce Postoperative Pain

A new study concludes that ketamine, often used to reduce postoperative pain and the need for opioids following surgery, is ineffectual. More...
13 Jun 2017

Copper Complex Halts Botulinum Neurotoxin Poisoning

A new study describes how a readily available metal salt could provide a new therapy for Botulinum Neurotoxin type A (BoNT/A), the most common and deadly cause of human botulism. More...
12 Jun 2017
Image: New protocols for rapid sepsis treatment prove effective (Photo courtesy of Poinphoto).

Mandated Emergency Care for Sepsis Proves Effective

A new study reveals that rapid completion of a mandated three-hour bundle of sepsis care protocol (which includes blood cultures, broad-spectrum antibiotic agents, and lactate measurement) is associated with lower in-hospital mortality. More...
06 Jun 2017
Image: The SJM Axium Neurostimulator stimulation system (Photo courtesy of SJM).

Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation Relieves Lower Back Pain

A new study suggests that dorsal root ganglion (DRG) stimulation at the L2-L3 level can relieve discogenic low back pain in patients with failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS). More...
05 Jun 2017

Alzheimer's Mortality Rates Increase by Half

A new report reveals that deaths from Alzheimer's disease (AD) rose by almost 50% between 1999 and 2014, and in many cases the heavy burden of caregiving has fallen on loved ones. More...
05 Jun 2017
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