Publications by authors named "Dorothy Askins"
Multiple sclerosis is the most common autoimmune disease affecting the central nervous system (CNS) worldwide. Multiple sclerosis involves inflammatory demyelination of nerve fibers in the CNS, often presenting with recurrent episodes of focal sensory or motor deficits associated with the region of the CNS affected. The prevalence of this disease has increased rapidly over the last decade.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose Of Review: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent and debilitating condition characterized by joint degeneration and pain. Current treatment options aim to alleviate symptoms and slow disease progression but lack curative potential. Stem cell therapies have emerged as a promising alternative.
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- * A significant treatment option for this condition is golimumab, an anti-tumor necrosis factor-alpha therapy, which works by blocking TNF-alpha receptors to reduce inflammation.
- * The investigation analyzed the efficacy of golimumab compared to existing treatments for both juvenile and adult-onset psoriatic arthritis, using data from various studies while focusing on children aged 2-17.
The Emerging Role of Ketamine in Acute Postoperative Pain Management.
Curr Pain Headache Rep
September 2023
Purpose Of Review: Postoperative pain (POP) is among the most unpleasant experiences that patients face after surgery. Interest in and use of N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonists for the management of POP has increased over the years with ketamine being the most popular drug of this class.
Recent Findings: Several randomized controlled trials found that the use of ketamine either alone or in combination with other medications leads to decreased postoperative pain and opioid consumption.