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A Death in Milwaukee, Circa 1969
March 19th 2010During the first months of my internship at Milwaukee County Hospital, a distraught family asked me to remain with their loved one while he died. An elderly male with total pulmonary failure, his soul was tethered to earth only by IPPB-assisted respiration.
Vertebroplasty Study Confirms Reduction in Pain and Improvement in Mobility
March 17th 2010Myeloma patients with non-osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (NOVCF) experience a reduction of pain, medication use and disability when treated with vertebroplasty, according to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
Postpartum Pain Relief from Acetaminophen Alone
March 17th 2010Over-the-counter medications containing acetaminophen provide adequate relief for postpartum pain, according to a review headed by Dr. Doris Chou, medical officer with the department of reproductive health and research at the World Health Organization.
Total Knee Replacement Relieves Pain and Improves Function for Osteoarthritis Patients
March 16th 2010Patients with advanced knee arthritis tend to experience successful pain relief and improved function with total knee replacement surgery, according to the results of a study presented at the 2010 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthapaedic Surgeons.
Thyroid Analogue Reduces Cholesterol without Heart, Bone Risks
March 15th 2010In a phase II study, eprotirome was shown to be both safe and effective in lowering cholesterol without classic thyroid risks, however it is not known whether this lowering of cholesterol will ultimately protect patients from heart disease.