Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Medical News

Medical News


‘Imperfect’ test for misplaced epidural catheter studied

Posted: 22 Jan 2013 04:00 PM PST

A reduced dose of lidocaine may have advantages over a standard dose for detecting inadvertent intrathecal catheter placement during epidural anesthesia, but neither is wholly reliable, say researchers.

Efficacy of docusate called into question

Posted: 22 Jan 2013 04:00 PM PST

Docusate does not significantly improve the management of constipation in hospice patients, show the results of a randomized, placebo-controlled trial.

VRAM flap success for dorsal vaginal and perineal reconstruction

Posted: 22 Jan 2013 04:00 PM PST

Reconstruction of the dorsal vagina or perineum using the vertical rectus abdominus myocutaneous flap following extensive surgery and intraoperative radiotherapy for rectal cancer results in favorable surgical and quality of life outcomes, research shows.

Emerging tick-borne disease reaches USA

Posted: 22 Jan 2013 04:00 PM PST

A new tick-borne infection caused by the spirochete bacteria Borrelia miyamotoi that produces similar symptoms to Lyme disease has been confirmed in a small number of patients in the USA.

‘Imperfect’ test for misplaced epidural catheter studied

Posted: 22 Jan 2013 04:00 PM PST

A reduced dose of lidocaine may have advantages over a standard dose for detecting inadvertent intrathecal catheter placement during epidural anesthesia, but neither is wholly reliable, say researchers.

HDL cholesterol key to fighting lymphoma

Posted: 22 Jan 2013 04:00 PM PST

High-density lipoprotein cholesterol could provide a novel treatment target for patients with lymphoma, US scientists believe.

VRAM flap success for dorsal vaginal and perineal reconstruction

Posted: 22 Jan 2013 04:00 PM PST

Reconstruction of the dorsal vagina or perineum using the vertical rectus abdominus myocutaneous flap following extensive surgery and intraoperative radiotherapy for rectal cancer results in favorable surgical and quality of life outcomes, research shows.

Asthma link to cleaning jobs supported

Posted: 22 Jan 2013 04:00 PM PST

Having a cleaning job and being regularly exposed to cleaning products significantly increase a person's risk for asthma, suggest results from a long-term UK study.

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