Publications by authors named "C Berde"
Quantitative sensory testing (QST) is a set of methods for quantifying somatosensory functioning. Limitations of laboratory-based QST (LQST) include high cost, complexity in training, lack of portability, and time requirements for testing. Translating QST to a home setting could facilitate future research and clinical care.
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- Previous research has raised concerns about the effects of early anesthesia and surgery on brain development in infants, prompting this study to examine functional brain connectivity in infants with such exposures compared to control infants.
- The study used EEG to assess brain connectivity in 26 infants who had early anesthesia and 38 control infants at ages 2, 4, and 10 months, focusing on specific frequency bands of brain activity.
- Results indicated that there was no significant impact of early anesthetic exposure on brain connectivity measures during the first year of life, although age itself did show some effects; further research is planned as these infants develop.
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- * A comprehensive review of 3563 studies identified 23 randomized controlled trials that met specific criteria for assessing pain management in children aged 0-2, highlighting a lack of research in this area.
- * Future studies should consider age-specific surgical procedures and might benefit from using common trial designs like add-on and head-to-head comparisons, as current analyses reveal basic trends and gaps in existing data.
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- Erythromelalgia is characterized by severe burning pain and redness in the hands and feet, which is relieved by cold and worsens with heat; this study examined 42 pediatric cases to better understand the condition.* -
- The majority of patients were female, with an average onset age of 12 years, and many had to consult multiple specialists before receiving a diagnosis; cooling methods helped alleviate symptoms, but no specific medication consistently worked.* -
- This research represents one of the largest pediatric studies on erythromelalgia, with findings that align with previous case studies, and efforts are being made to create a registry for further investigation.*