Asians Seem to Suffer Less During Childbirth
Length of labor and intensity vary among ethnic groups, study finds.
Health.USNews.com, October 30, 2009
Health Care Legislation Taking Shape in Congress, but Details Still Being Negotiated
'Details are still being negotiated and any final health care bill would have to meld proposals from the House and Senate. A look at various proposals..."
SFExaminer.com, October 2, 2009
FDA Consumer Health Information Updates: New Web Videos Educate Consumers about Food and Medical Product Safety
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has posted several helpful Consumer Update videos on its website
FDA.gov, September 30, 2009
What Happens During Surgery
Being a surgical patient can be a bit baffling at times. There are very strict procedures being followed, but when you're in the middle of the action, the reasons for what's happening may not be immediately clear. In this article we lay out the step-by-step process of a typical surgery so you will know what to expect. KFSM (Ft. Smith/Fayetteville, Ark.), not dated.
Surgery Without "Going Under"
Every year, 20 million patients in the United States undergo surgery requiring the use of general anesthesia. For some patients, the side effects of “going under” are more uncomfortable than the procedure itself. Common complaints include nausea, vomiting, mental confusion, sore throat, constipation and itching. For patients seeking a targeted approach to pain relief that speeds recovery, regional anesthesia may be the answer. University of California/SanDiego Medical Center, August 10, 2009
The Pain of Being a Redhead
Nobody likes going to the dentist, but redheads may have good reason. A growing body of research shows that people with red hair need larger doses of anesthesia and often are resistant to local pain blockers like Novocaine. New York Times, August 6, 2009
Acupressure Calms Children Before Surgery
An acupressure treatment applied to children undergoing anesthesia noticeably lowers their anxiety levels and makes the stress of surgery more calming for them and their families, UC Irvine anesthesiologists have learned. Science Daily, October 2, 2008