Intrathecal morphine Plus TAPB Improves Early Recovery and Analgesia After Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery: JAMA

A new study published in the Journal of American Medical Association showed that transversus abdominis plane block (TAPB) and intrathecal morphine (ITM) together greatly enhance early postoperative recovery and pain…

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Double Dose of UPA Offers No Added Benefit for Emergency Contraception in Higher BMI Groups: Study

USA: A new randomized crossover trial has found that doubling the dose of ulipristal acetate (UPA) used for emergency contraception does not improve its ability to delay ovulation in individuals…

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Researchers identify Rb1 as predictive biomarker for a new therapeutic strategy in some breast cancers

A new study published today in Science Translational Medicine by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center details a therapeutic vulnerability in patients with an aggressive subtype…

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New Diaphragm Index Accurately Predicts Ventilator Weaning Success: Study Shows

China: A novel ultrasound-based indicator, the diaphragm contraction pressure index (DCPI), may significantly improve the prediction of successful weaning from mechanical ventilation, according to a new study published in the…

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