Chronic pain

Conventional and Complementary Approaches to Chronic Widespread Pain and Its Comorbidities.

Published July 9, 2013

Conventional and complementary approaches to chronic widespread pain and its comorbidities.

Acupunct Med. 2013 Jul 5;
Foell J

The concept of comorbidities as a challenge for healthcare systems has recently been given increasing attention in leading medical journals. Many… Continue reading →

Two-Channel Transparency-Optimized Control Architectures in Bilateral Teleoperation With Time Delay.

Published July 9, 2013

Two-Channel Transparency-Optimized Control Architectures in Bilateral Teleoperation With Time Delay.

IEEE Trans Control Syst Technol. 2013 Jan; 21(1): 40-51
Kim J, Chang PH, Park HS

This paper introduces transparency-optimized control architectures (TOCAs) using two communication channels. Two classes of… Continue reading →

[Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Work-Related Stress Depressive Disorders.]

Published July 3, 2013

[Interpersonal psychotherapy for work-related stress depressive disorders.]

Nervenarzt. 2013 Jun 29;
Schramm E, Berger M

In general work involves health promoting functions but can also have hazardous impacts on well-being. Due to a massive change in working conditions it… Continue reading →

Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism After Spine Surgery: Incidence and Patient Risk Factors.

Published June 28, 2013

Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism After Spine Surgery: Incidence and Patient Risk Factors.

Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ). 2013 Jun; 42(6): 267-270
Schulte LM, O’Brien JR, Bean MC, Pierce TP, Yu WD, Meals C

Anticoagulation after spine… Continue reading →

The Role of Vitamin D in Pathophysiology and Treatment of Fibromyalgia.

Published June 27, 2013

The Role of Vitamin D in Pathophysiology and Treatment of Fibromyalgia.

Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2013 Aug; 17(8): 355
Jesus CA, Feder D, Peres MF

Recent studies showed that most cells have receptors and enzymes responsible for metabolism of… Continue reading →

Is There a Reliable Online Depression Test?

Published June 27, 2013

Question by Helena: Is there a reliable online depression test?
If any of you have suggestions please.

Best answer:

Answer by Traci
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Answer by Yoda
Online depression “tests” are not tests at all. They are simply guideline tests that… Continue reading →

Functional Electrical Stimulation Increases Neural Stem/progenitor Cell Proliferation and Neurogenesis in the Subventricular Zone of Rats With Stroke.

Published June 23, 2013

Functional electrical stimulation increases neural stem/progenitor cell proliferation and neurogenesis in the subventricular zone of rats with stroke.

Chin Med J (Engl). 2013 Jun; 126(12): 2361-2367
Liu HH, Xiang Y, Yan TB, Tan ZM, Li SH, He XK

Functional… Continue reading →

Influences of the Aging Process on Acute Perioperative Pain Management in Elderly and Cognitively Impaired Patients.

Published June 22, 2013

Influences of the Aging Process on Acute Perioperative Pain Management in Elderly and Cognitively Impaired Patients.

Ochsner J. 2013; 13(2): 228-247
Halaszynski T

The aging process results in physiological deterioration and compromise along with a reduction in the reserve… Continue reading →

Orbital, Subconjunctival, and Subcutaneous Emphysema After an Orbital Floor Fracture.

Published June 16, 2013

Orbital, subconjunctival, and subcutaneous emphysema after an orbital floor fracture.

Clin Ophthalmol. 2013; 7: 1077-9
Ababneh OH

A 16-year-old boy presented to the emergency department with the complaint of a sudden, painful left eye and proptosis after an episode… Continue reading →

Two Old Dogs

Published June 15, 2013

Two Old Dogs –

Depression Predicts Early Retirement in Patients With RA
A univariate analysis found several baseline predictors of early retirement within the first year of treatment, including age, low education level, fatigue, disease activity, and chronic… Continue reading →