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Lactated Ringer Solution Better Than Normal Saline for Sickle Cell Pain Crises
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TUESDAY, Sept. 17, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Administration of lactated Ringer (LR) solution has a small but significant improvement on sickle cell disease outcomes versus normal saline (NS) for fluid resuscitation during pain crises, according to a study published...
Caudal Block Reduces Opioid Use and Improves Extubation Rates
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Variability in NSBP Management in EDs and the Need for Better Primary Care Access
Variability in NSBP Management in EDs and the Need for Better Primary Care Access
The following is a summary of “Provider perception of presentations with nonspecific back pain in the emergency department and primary care practices: a semi-structured interview study,” published in the September 2024 issue of Emergency Medicine by Benning et al....
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MONDAY, Sept. 16, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Among youth with chronic pain, a number of individuals are diagnosed with anxiety and depression when compared with their peers without chronic pain, according to a study published online Sept. 9 in JAMA Pediatrics.Joanne...
Early DRG PRF Treatment Prevents Progression of Acute Herpes Zoster to Chronic Postherpetic Neuralgia in Older Adults
Early DRG PRF Treatment Prevents Progression of Acute Herpes Zoster to Chronic Postherpetic Neuralgia in Older Adults
The following is a summary of “Efficacy and Safety of Pulsed Radiofrequency of Dorsal Root Ganglion in Elderly Patient Population With Acute and Subacute Zoster-Related Pain,” published in the September 2024 issue of Pain by Dağıstan et al. Herpes zoster (HZ) is...
Lactated Ringer Solution Better Than Normal Saline for Sickle Cell Pain Crises
Lactated Ringer Solution Better Than Normal Saline for Sickle Cell Pain Crises
TUESDAY, Sept. 17, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Administration of lactated Ringer (LR) solution has a small but significant improvement on sickle cell disease outcomes versus normal saline (NS) for fluid resuscitation during pain crises, according to a study published...
Caudal Block Reduces Opioid Use and Improves Extubation Rates
Caudal Block Reduces Opioid Use and Improves Extubation Rates
The following is a summary of “Increasing Caudal Block Utilization to Promote Opioid Stewardship in the NICU Population: A Quality Improvement Project,” published in the September 2024 issue of Pediatrics by Fall et al. Regional anesthetic techniques, such as...
Variability in NSBP Management in EDs and the Need for Better Primary Care Access
Variability in NSBP Management in EDs and the Need for Better Primary Care Access
The following is a summary of “Provider perception of presentations with nonspecific back pain in the emergency department and primary care practices: a semi-structured interview study,” published in the September 2024 issue of Emergency Medicine by Benning et al....
Prevalence of Anxiety, Depression Explored in Youth With Chronic Pain
Prevalence of Anxiety, Depression Explored in Youth With Chronic Pain
MONDAY, Sept. 16, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Among youth with chronic pain, a number of individuals are diagnosed with anxiety and depression when compared with their peers without chronic pain, according to a study published online Sept. 9 in JAMA Pediatrics.Joanne...
Early DRG PRF Treatment Prevents Progression of Acute Herpes Zoster to Chronic Postherpetic Neuralgia in Older Adults
Early DRG PRF Treatment Prevents Progression of Acute Herpes Zoster to Chronic Postherpetic Neuralgia in Older Adults
The following is a summary of “Efficacy and Safety of Pulsed Radiofrequency of Dorsal Root Ganglion in Elderly Patient Population With Acute and Subacute Zoster-Related Pain,” published in the September 2024 issue of Pain by Dağıstan et al. Herpes zoster (HZ) is...
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Is This New Practice Model the Cure for Physician Burnout & the Future of Primary Care?
Is This New Practice Model the Cure for Physician Burnout & the Future of Primary Care?
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Is This New Practice Model the Cure for Physician Burnout & the Future of Primary Care?
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How Cash-Based Healthcare May Benefit Both Patients and Physicians
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