ASA Annual Meeting 2007 News Releases

 

October 17, 2007

Jeffrey L. Apfelbaum, M.D., Installed as President of National Medical Society

 

October 16, 2007

Acupuncture Diminishes Acute Postop Pain

 

October 15, 2007

Patient Counting During Anesthetic Injections Distracts, Limits Pain

Vitamin D Inadequacy May Exacerbate Chronic Pain

Regional Block Expedites Movement, Limits Pain for Months After Wrist Surgery

Family Centered Care More Effective For Managing Children’s Pain

 

October 12, 2007

Drug Derived from Chili Peppers May Reduce Acute Pain After Surgery

Driving Abilities Not Impaired by Moderate, Long-Term Pain Medication Use

Pregabalin Decreases Pain, Expedites Movement in Knee Replacement Patients

Patient “Passport” With Anesthesia History Can Help Ensure Optimal Care

Nicotine Patch Decreases Post-Surgical Pain

Carl C. Hug Jr., M.D., Ph.D., Receives ASA’s Highest Honor

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