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How Ecodyst’s Modern Rotovap Revolutionizes Rotovap Technology

In this interview, NewsMed talks to George Adjabeng about the revolutionary new rotovap, Ecodyst Hydrogen, and how it supersedes traditional rotovap models,

From Ecodyst 4 Mar 2021

Study: Salivary gland ectasia reflects hyperinflammatory response to COVID-19

The clinical picture of COVID-19 in various target organs has been extensively studied and described, but relatively little is known about the characteristics of oral cavity involvement.

4 Mar 2021

Study examines the variability in opioid prescriptions for common orthopedic procedures

A new review article published in the March issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS) examines the variability that exists in opioid prescribing patterns across the United States for many common orthopedic procedures.

4 Mar 2021

Results from phase 2 trial of Novavax recombinant nanoparticle SARS-CoV-2 vaccine

Novavax, Inc., the American vaccine development company, has been developing a recombinant protein nanoparticle COVID-19 vaccine currently termed NVX-CoV2373. The full-length spike protein of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is created in a baculovirus vector, which is then inserted into a lipid nanoparticle around 50 nm in diameter.

3 Mar 2021

Higher life satisfaction associated with positive health and well-being outcomes

New research from UBC finds that higher life satisfaction is associated with better physical, psychological and behavioral health.

3 Mar 2021

Researchers conduct large meta-analysis of COVID-19’s neurological manifestations

The global spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2, has led to intense interest in the various manifestations of the infection, including its neurological features. A compact summation by researchers across the UK of what is known at present about this facet of the disease is presented in a new paper.

3 Mar 2021

Study: The pandemic has worsened the condition of 70% of people with chronic pain

The pandemic has impacted significantly on people who suffer chronic pain. A study performed by the eHealth Lab, a research group affiliated with the Faculty of Health Sciences and the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya's eHealth Center, has shown that 70% of the people with chronic pain have seen their condition worsen in terms of severity, frequency of episodes and interference in their daily activities.

2 Mar 2021

Study evaluates the effectiveness of methoxyflurane versus standard care for pain management in the ED

Initial management with inhaled methoxyflurane in the emergency department did not achieve the prespecified substantial reduction in pain, but was associated with clinically significant lower pain scores compared to standard therapy.

2 Mar 2021

Survey: Dentists find an increase in patients experiencing stress-related dental conditions

More than 70 percent of dentists surveyed by the American Dental Association Health Policy Institute are seeing an increase of patients experiencing teeth grinding and clenching, conditions often associated with stress.

2 Mar 2021

Beijing’s SARS lockdown taught my children resilience. Your Covid kids will likely be fine.

Many parents are filled with angst as they prepare for their children to exit a year of pandemic isolation: Will it be OK to send them to school, per the recent recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention? Will school feel like school if students are masked and can't trade snacks? Will children's development be impaired by nearly a year of seeing few friends?

2 Mar 2021

States aim to chip away at abortion rights with Supreme Court in mind

When Rep. Lola Sheldon-Galloway introduced a bill in the Montana House two years ago that would have prohibited abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy, the Republican legislator knew it was unlikely to survive the veto pen of the Democratic governor.

2 Mar 2021

Study provides detailed insight into neural mechanisms underlying placebo effects

A large proportion of the benefit that a person gets from taking a real drug or receiving a treatment to alleviate pain is due to an individual's mindset, not to the drug itself.

2 Mar 2021

A single letter difference in a single gene spells a lifetime of anemia, pain worldwide

A single letter difference in a single gene, inherited from both parents, spells a lifetime of anemia and pain for 20 million people, mostly of African ancestry, worldwide.

2 Mar 2021

NYU Oral Cancer Center receives $3.1 million grant to explore the interplay between nerves and cancer

NYU Oral Cancer Center has been awarded a five-year, $3.1 million grant (R01 CA231396) by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

1 Mar 2021

FDA issues EUA for third COVID-19 vaccine

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the third vaccine for the prevention of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

1 Mar 2021

Study finds novel way to diagnose Alzheimer's disease before symptoms occur

Early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease has been shown to reduce cost and improve patient outcomes, but current diagnostic approaches can be invasive and costly.

26 Feb 2021

Biden’s straight-talking CDC director has long used data to save lives

In early December, Dr. Katy Stephenson was watching TV with her family and scrolling through Twitter when she saw a tweet that made her shout.

26 Feb 2021

Study indicates neural pathway that provides pain relief, reduces cravings for opioids

Researchers have discovered that there may be a new pathway in the brain that provides pain relief and reduces cravings for opioids.

26 Feb 2021

New device accelerates transdermal penetration of drug molecules and extraction of interstitial fluid

A pain-free, organic and biodegradable drug delivery patch may be on the horizon for home health care patients soon.

26 Feb 2021

Post-surgery opioid prescribing guideline leads to high patient satisfaction with pain management

A prescribing guideline tailored to patients' specific needs reduced the number of opioid pills prescribed after major surgery with researchers reporting a greater than 90 percent patient satisfaction rate with pain management and the highest compliance rate to date with appropriate disposal of leftover pills.

25 Feb 2021

Pain News and Research

Latest Pain News and Research

How Ecodyst’s Modern Rotovap Revolutionizes Rotovap Technology

Study: Salivary gland ectasia reflects hyperinflammatory response to COVID-19

Study examines the variability in opioid prescriptions for common orthopedic procedures

Results from phase 2 trial of Novavax recombinant nanoparticle SARS-CoV-2 vaccine

Higher life satisfaction associated with positive health and well-being outcomes

Researchers conduct large meta-analysis of COVID-19’s neurological manifestations

Study: The pandemic has worsened the condition of 70% of people with chronic pain

Study evaluates the effectiveness of methoxyflurane versus standard care for pain management in the ED

Survey: Dentists find an increase in patients experiencing stress-related dental conditions

Beijing’s SARS lockdown taught my children resilience. Your Covid kids will likely be fine.

States aim to chip away at abortion rights with Supreme Court in mind

Study provides detailed insight into neural mechanisms underlying placebo effects

A single letter difference in a single gene spells a lifetime of anemia, pain worldwide

NYU Oral Cancer Center receives $3.1 million grant to explore the interplay between nerves and cancer

FDA issues EUA for third COVID-19 vaccine

Study finds novel way to diagnose Alzheimer's disease before symptoms occur

Biden’s straight-talking CDC director has long used data to save lives

Study indicates neural pathway that provides pain relief, reduces cravings for opioids

New device accelerates transdermal penetration of drug molecules and extraction of interstitial fluid

Post-surgery opioid prescribing guideline leads to high patient satisfaction with pain management

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Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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