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Don't miss out of the pain relief provided by buprenorphine
Mar 8th, 2023
Buprenorphine is a medication that is commonly used to treat chronic pain. It belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid partial agonists, which means that it binds to the same receptors in the brain as other opioids (such as morphine or oxycodone) but with a weaker effect. This...
Why do some people have nerve pain after ventilation for COVID-19?
Jun 14th, 2021
Why do some people have nerve pain after ventilation for COVID-19? Critically ill COVID-19 patients often receive ventilation to relieve ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome). They are placed in the swimmers or prone position. Unfortunately remaining in this position for multiple hours a day, can lead to peripheral nerve injury...