There are many different anesthetic agents available and the user may vary depending on the site of the procedure, type of anesthesia [local versus spinal] and duration of anesthesia sought. In addition to this patient’s allergy profile needs to be taken into account. Lidocaine is the most commonly used anesthetic and belongs to the amide […]
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Ketamine Use in Pain Management – First Guidelines Published
Consensus guidelines for ketamine use in pain management have been developed jointly by the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, the American Academy of Pain Medicine, and the American Society of Anesthesiologists Ketamine is a drug that is used for the initiation and maintenance of anesthesia during invasive or non-invasive procedures. It produces […]
What is Chemotherapy for Tumors and How Does it work
Chemotherapy literally means treatment of a disease by drugs. But the term has become synonym with chemotherapy of tumors. Tumor chemotherapy, along with surgery and radiotherapy form the basic pillars of cancer treatment. Tumor chemotherapy drugs are also called anti-neoplastic drugs. Chemotherapy works by killing the cancerous cells which are fast growing cells lacking the […]
Supplemental Calcium Not Associated with Better Bone Health
Increasing calcium intake or supplemental unlikely to boost bone health or prevent fractures, say experts Increased calcium intake, either from dietary source or calcium supplements is not likely to improve bone health and is not associated with a decrease in risk of fractures in older people. This has been suggested by a study published in […]