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This is a selection of articles from the January 2008 archive. Click here for this month's Anesthesiology headlines.
Persistent Pain Biases Item Response on the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS): Preliminary Evidence for Validity of the GDS-PAIN
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Source: Pain Medicine - January 31, 2008 Tags: article Source Type: journals
APPM MEETING ABSTRACTS
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Source: Pain Medicine - January 31, 2008 Tags: article Source Type: journals
Intervertebral Disc Biacuplasty for the Treatment of Lumbar Discogenic Pain: Results of a Six-Month Follow-Up
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Source: Pain Medicine - January 31, 2008 Tags: article Source Type: journals
Centene Corporation To Promote Physician Participation In National Back Pain Recognition Program
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Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today - January 31, 2008 Source Type: journals
[Acute meningoencephalitis after influenza vaccination.]
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Source: Annales Francaises d'Anesthesie et de Reanimation - January 31, 2008 Authors: Chhor V, Lescot T, Lerolle N, Tadié JM, Guérot E Tags: Ann Fr Anesth Reanim Source Type: journals
OrNim's Targeted Oximetry
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Source: Medgadget Anesthesiology - January 30, 2008 Tags: Anesthesiology Source Type: journals
Influence of gender and other prognostic factors on outcome of sciatica.
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Source: Pain - January 30, 2008 Authors: Peul WC, Brand R, Thomeer RT, Koes BW Tags: Pain Source Type: journals
A new class zero airway in an adult woman.
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Source: Annales Francaises d'Anesthesie et de Reanimation - January 30, 2008 Authors: Toumi M, Tarmiz K, Ferhi F, Jemour C, Benjazia K Tags: Ann Fr Anesth Reanim Source Type: journals
Single Genetic Change Blocks Morphine Dependency
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Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today - January 29, 2008 Source Type: journals
Authors' reply to the letter to the Editor by Richard North and Jane Shipley regarding the editorial, 'Spinal cord stimulation: Stimulating questions,' Pain 2007;132:10-11.
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Source: Pain - January 28, 2008 Authors: Authors' reply to the letter to the Editor by Richard North and Jane Shipley regarding the editorial, 'Spinal cord stimulation: Stimulating questions,' Pain 2007;132:10-11. Tags: Pain Source Type: journals
Response to: "Spinal cord stimulation: Stimulating questions"
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Source: Pain - January 28, 2008 Authors: North RB, Shipley J Tags: Pain Source Type: journals
Quality of life in subgroups of individuals with whiplash associated disorders.
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Source: European Journal of Pain - January 28, 2008 Authors: Wallin MK, Raak RI Tags: Eur J Pain Source Type: journals
Annual Meeting Of The American Academy Of Pain Medicine
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Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today - January 27, 2008 Source Type: journals
[The influence of science on aching heads - an update.]
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Source: Schmerz - January 27, 2008 Authors: May A Tags: Schmerz Source Type: journals
New Drug Application Submitted To FDA For Investigational Analgesic Tapentadol Immediate Release Tablets
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Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today - January 26, 2008 Source Type: journals
Patient and clinician treatment preferences do not moderate the effect of exercise treatment in chronic whiplash-associated disorders.
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Source: European Journal of Pain - January 26, 2008 Authors: Stewart MJ, Maher CG, Refshauge KM, Herbert RD, Nicholas MK Tags: Eur J Pain Source Type: journals
[Influence of changes to daily dose of opioids on aspects of cognitive and psychomotor performance involved in driving.]
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Source: Schmerz - January 26, 2008 Authors: Gaertner J, Elsner F, Radbruch L, Kolibay F, Theisohn M, Berghaus G, Gerbershagen HJ, Dagtekin O, Sabatowski R Tags: Schmerz Source Type: journals
Chronic Low Back Pain Is Reduced, Analgesic Use Is Reduced, And Activities Of Daily Living Improved Following Treatment With The DRX9000
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Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today - January 25, 2008 Source Type: journals
A new analgesic method, two-minute sciatic nerve press, for immediate pain relief: a randomized trial
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Source: BMC Anesthesiology - January 25, 2008 Authors: Jiman He, Bin Wu, Xianrong Jiang, Fenglin Zhang, Tao Zhao and Wenlon Zhang Source Type: journals
[What is special in specialised palliative care? : The Federal Joint Committee presents resolutions on specialised palliative home care.]
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Source: Schmerz - January 25, 2008 Authors: Radbruch L, Voltz R Tags: Schmerz Source Type: journals
Health Tip: Preventing Back Injury
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Source: MedicineNet Chronic Pain General - January 24, 2008 Source Type: journals
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Source: Annales Francaises d'Anesthesie et de Reanimation - January 24, 2008 Authors: Manaouil C, Montpellier D Tags: Ann Fr Anesth Reanim Source Type: journals
A Step Forward In Targeted Pain Therapy
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Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today - January 23, 2008 Source Type: journals
Patients With Acute Low-Back Pain Can Benefit From Intensive Education
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Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today - January 23, 2008 Source Type: journals
Effects of Aprotinin Dosage on Renal Function: An Analysis of 8,548 Cardiac Surgical Patients Treated with Different Dosages of Aprotinin.
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Source: Anesthesiology - January 23, 2008 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (523 K) Source Type: journals
The Future for B-type Natriuretic Peptide in Preoperative Assessment.
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Source: Anesthesiology - January 23, 2008 Tags: HTML PDF (402 K) Source Type: journals
Attenuation of the 40-Hertz Auditory Steady State Response by Propofol Involves the Cortical and Subcortical Generators.
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Source: Anesthesiology - January 23, 2008 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (0.984 M) Source Type: journals
ANNOUNCEMENT AND CALL FOR ABSTRACTS.
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Source: Anesthesiology - January 23, 2008 Tags: HTML PDF (83 K) Source Type: journals
A Critique of Intradiscal Administration for Treatment of Radiculopathy.
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Source: Anesthesiology - January 23, 2008 Tags: HTML PDF (402 K) Source Type: journals
Inhibition of Poly(Adenosine Diphosphate-Ribose) Polymerase Attenuates Ventilator-induced Lung Injury.
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Source: Anesthesiology - January 23, 2008 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (469 K) Source Type: journals
Perioperative Protective Ventilatory Strategies in Patients without Acute Lung Injuries.
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Source: Anesthesiology - January 23, 2008 Tags: HTML PDF (402 K) Source Type: journals
A Randomized, Double-masked, Multicenter Comparison of the Safety of Continuous Intrathecal Labor Analgesia Using a 28-Gauge Catheter versus Continuous Epidural Labor Analgesia.
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Source: Anesthesiology - January 23, 2008 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (474 K) Source Type: journals
The ICU Book, 3rd Edition.
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Source: Anesthesiology - January 23, 2008 Tags: HTML PDF (87 K) Source Type: journals
Identification and Biochemical Characterization of a Novel Ryanodine Receptor Gene Mutation Associated with Malignant Hyperthermia.
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Source: Anesthesiology - January 23, 2008 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (830 K) Source Type: journals
Propofol Restores Brain Microvascular Function Impaired by High Glucose via the Decrease in Oxidative Stress.
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Source: Anesthesiology - January 23, 2008 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (844 K) Source Type: journals
Intermitted Pharmacologic Pretreatment by Xenon, Isoflurane, Nitrous Oxide, and the Opioid Morphine Prevents Tumor Necrosis Factor [alpha]-induced Adhesion Molecule Expression in Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells.
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Source: Anesthesiology - January 23, 2008 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (1.011 M) Source Type: journals
Quantitative Architecture of the Brachial Plexus and Surrounding Compartments, and Their Possible Significance for Plexus Blocks.
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Source: Anesthesiology - January 23, 2008 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (1.86 M) Source Type: journals
Risk Of Colorectal Cancer May Be Reduced By Regular, Long-Term Aspirin Use
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Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today - January 23, 2008 Source Type: journals
Unmet Clinical Needs And Large Patient Pool Drive The U.S. Neurological Devices Market
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Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today - January 23, 2008 Source Type: journals
Health Tip: Follow Instructions on OTC Pain Relievers
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Source: MedicineNet Chronic Pain General - January 23, 2008 Source Type: journals
Book Review: Syndromes: Rapid Recognition and Perioperative Implications
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Source: Pediatric Anesthesia - January 23, 2008 Tags: book review Source Type: journals
Authors' reply
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Source: Pediatric Anesthesia - January 23, 2008 Tags: article Source Type: journals
Reversal of rocuronium-induced neuromuscular blockade by pyridostigmine in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy
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Source: Pediatric Anesthesia - January 23, 2008 Tags: article Source Type: journals
C Histomorphology of neuromuscular junction in Duchenne muscular dystrophy
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Source: Pediatric Anesthesia - January 23, 2008 Tags: article Source Type: journals
Tumor lysis associated with dexamethasone use in a child with leukemia
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Source: Pediatric Anesthesia - January 23, 2008 Tags: article Source Type: journals
Author’s reply
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Source: Pediatric Anesthesia - January 23, 2008 Tags: article Source Type: journals
Children with learning disabilities
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Source: Pediatric Anesthesia - January 23, 2008 Tags: article Source Type: journals
Codeine induced respiratory depression in a child
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Source: Pediatric Anesthesia - January 23, 2008 Tags: article Source Type: journals
Adverse events and behavioral reactions related to ketamine based anesthesia for anorectal manometry in children
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Source: Pediatric Anesthesia - January 23, 2008 Tags: article Source Type: journals
Anaesthesia for ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm
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Source: Continuing Education in Anaesthesia, Critical Care - January 23, 2008 Authors: Leonard, A., Thompson, J. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals
Multiple Choice Questions
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Source: Continuing Education in Anaesthesia, Critical Care - January 23, 2008 Tags: Multiple Choice Questions Source Type: journals
Mirtazapine Decreases the Pain Feeling in Healthy Participants.
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Source: The Clinical Journal of Pain - January 22, 2008 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (120 K) Source Type: journals
Psychologic Factors Are Related to Some Sensory Pain Thresholds but Not Nociceptive Flexion Reflex Threshold in Chronic Whiplash.
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Source: The Clinical Journal of Pain - January 22, 2008 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (111 K) Source Type: journals
The Treatment of Provoked Vestibulodynia: A Critical Review.
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Source: The Clinical Journal of Pain - January 22, 2008 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (173 K) Source Type: journals
Clinical Findings in Men With Chronic Pain After Falanga Torture.
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Source: The Clinical Journal of Pain - January 22, 2008 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (457 K) Source Type: journals
Task Force Presents Evidence Based Recommendations On Neck Pain
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Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today - January 22, 2008 Source Type: journals
Randomized controlled trial of duration of analgesia following intravenous or rectal acetaminophen after adenotonsillectomy in children
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Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia - January 22, 2008 Authors: Capici, F., Ingelmo, P. M., Davidson, A., Sacchi, C. A., Milan, B., Sperti, L. R., Lorini, L., Fumagalli, R. Tags: Paediatrics Source Type: journals
Tracheal intubation of morbidly obese patients: a randomized trial comparing performance of Macintosh and AirtraqTM laryngoscopes
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Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia - January 22, 2008 Authors: Ndoko, S. K., Amathieu, R., Tual, L., Polliand, C., Kamoun, W., El Housseini, L., Champault, G., Dhonneur, G. Tags: Respiration And The Airway Source Type: journals
Contrast-induced nephropathy and endovascular aortic aneurysm repairs
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Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia - January 22, 2008 Authors: Wiles, M. D., Brown, M. M., Irwin, M., Wong, G. Tags: Correspondence Source Type: journals
Ultrasonographic control of the puncture level for lumbar neuraxial block in obstetric anaesthesia
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Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia - January 22, 2008 Authors: Schlotterbeck, H., Schaeffer, R., Dow, W. A., Touret, Y., Bailey, S., Diemunsch, P. Tags: Obstetrics Source Type: journals
Preventive effects of perioperative parecoxib on post-discectomy pain
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Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia - January 22, 2008 Authors: Riest, G., Peters, J., Weiss, M., Dreyer, S., Klassen, P. D., Stegen, B., Bello, A., Eikermann, M. Tags: Pain Source Type: journals
Mayo Clinic Analgesic Pathway and Procedural Training Manual DVD
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Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia - January 22, 2008 Authors: Atcheson, R. Tags: Book Reviews Source Type: journals
Evidence of pulmonary aspiration during difficult airway management of a morbidly obese patient with the LMA CTrachTM
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Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia - January 22, 2008 Authors: Abdi, W., Ndoko, S., Amathieu, R., Dhonneur, G. Tags: Respiration And The Airway Source Type: journals
Morphine added to local anaesthetic improves epidural analgesia in minimally invasive Nuss operation for pectus excavatum
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Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia - January 22, 2008 Authors: Yapici, D., Atici, S., Alic, M., Ayan, E., Koksel, O. Tags: Correspondence Source Type: journals
Non-invasive Ventive Ventilatory Support
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Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia - January 22, 2008 Authors: Soni, N. Tags: Book Reviews Source Type: journals
Buprenorphine: New Tricks With an Old Molecule for Pain Management.
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Source: The Clinical Journal of Pain - January 21, 2008 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (99 K) Source Type: journals
IONSYS™, The Highly Innovative Needle-free System For The Management Of Acute Post-operative Pain, Available In Germany, The UK And Ireland
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Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today - January 21, 2008 Source Type: journals
EUSA Launches Novel Anaesthetic Plaster In UK - Rapydan(R) - Now Available For The Relief Of Pain Associated With Injections
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Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today - January 21, 2008 Source Type: journals
Electroacupuncture attenuates bone cancer-induced hyperalgesia and inhibits spinal preprodynorphin expression in a rat model.
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Source: European Journal of Pain - January 21, 2008 Authors: Zhang RX, Li A, Liu B, Wang L, Xin J, Ren K, Qiao JT, Berman BM, Lao L Tags: Eur J Pain Source Type: journals
On the Therapeutic Viability of Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Ilioinguinal Neuralgia: Putative Mechanisms and Possible Utility
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Source: Pain Practice - January 19, 2008 Tags: article Source Type: journals
Low-dose methotrexate reduces peripheral nerve injury-evoked spinal microglial activation and neuropathic pain behavior in rats.
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Source: Pain - January 19, 2008 Authors: Scholz J, Abele A, Marian C, Häussler A, Herbert TA, Woolf CJ, Tegeder I Tags: Pain Source Type: journals
A Review of the Epidemiology of Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, Postherpetic Neuralgia, and Less Commonly Studied Neuropathic Pain Conditions
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