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Anesthetic approach stops pain without affecting motor function
One of the holy grails of local anesthesia is the ability to achieve a long-lasting nerve block that eliminates pain sensation while not affecting motor function. Now, researchers have discovered an anesthetic approach that seems to do just that.
Stopping Pain Without Affecting Motor Function
One of the holy grails of local anesthesia is the ability to achieve a long-lasting nerve block that eliminates pain sensation while not affecting motor function. Now, researchers at Children’s Hospital Boston have discovered an anesthetic approach that seems to do just that…
As Dems Look To Regroup, Pelosi Says House Will Not Pass Senate Reform Bill Without Changes
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Thursday said Democrats in the House do not have enough votes to pass the Senate’s health care reform bill (HR 3590) in its current form, effectively removing that option from the table as party leadership weighs how to proceed with the legislation, Politico reports…
Abdominal Surgery Without General Anesthesia
A recent review in Faculty of 1000 Medicine Reports, a publication in which clinicians highlight advances in medical practice, suggests regional pain relief could be used during abdominal surgery. In this review, Michael Schaefer recommends a new approach that can be performed without the need for general anaesthetics.
Analyses Of Obama Speech Generally Agree: He Reframed The Debate Without Specifics
President Obama used his speech to highlight the major themes of his push at health care reform, but in reframing the debate, he also left out the specifics of his preferences according to a number of news stories analyzing the event.
Haley Group Proposes “Revenue Without Taxation” Plan For Medicare And Medicaid Reform
The Haley Group has proposed a Medicare and Medicaid reform plan to Senator Richard Lugar which could generate $797 billion without taxation over 20 years. David Haley, CEO of Haley Group, states, “Generating revenue without taxation is not the usual way government works. Our plan not only does this, it is achieved with NO reduction in program benefits or in the number of program enrollees. We urge federal and all state governments to closely examine the merits of this plan.
New Anti-asthmatic And Anti-inflammatory Drugs Without Adverse Side Effects, Suggests Study
Antedrug design is a new approach to creating safer drugs that attack a problem such as inflammation then quickly become inactive before they can cause damage. In a new study researchers synthesize a group of corticosteroids that have anti-asthmatic and anti-inflammatory properties but without adverse side effects.
Louisiana Legislature Will Not Consider Medicaid Program Overhaul Without Federal Waiver
The Louisiana legislative leaders on Thursday said state lawmakers will not consider Gov. Bobby Jindal’s (R) plan to overhaul the state’s Medicaid program until CMS approves the state’s waiver application, the Baton Rouge Advocate reports.
Get Well Soon – Without Antibiotics, UK
Government launches campaign in fight against infections The latest phase in a campaign to remind the public that antibiotics do not help to treat viral infections such as cough’s, colds and a sore throat was launched today by the Chief Medical Officer for England. Press adverts and posters will appear in newspapers and magazines from today are aimed at patients and Clinicians and are intended to reduce unnecessary requests for antibiotics from patients.
Imaging For Low-Back Pain Without Indication Of Serious Underlying Conditions Does Not Improve Clinical Outcomes
The routine use of radiography, MRI, or CT scans in patients with low-back pain but no indication of a serious underlying condition does not improve clinical outcomes. Thus doctors should refrain from routine, immediate scanning unless they observe features of a serious underlying condition. These are the conclusions of authors of an Article in this week’s edition of The Lancet, written by Dr Roger Chou, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR, USA, and colleagues.
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