Publications by authors named "Taufiq A Siswagama"

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  • * It involved 933 patients aged 60 and above, and highlighted significant associations between age, body mass index (BMI), ASA classification, and cognitive function, as well as the impact of these factors on QOL post-surgery.
  • * Key findings suggest that understanding these preoperative factors can help in predicting cognitive changes and QOL, informing better preoperative planning for elderly patients.
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Background: Pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) is beneficial for radicular pain and is commonly administered at pulse frequencies of 2 or 4 Hz. However, its effects on healthy neurons have not yet been widely studied. This study aims to determine the effect of PRF at 2 Hz and 4 Hz on the physiology of healthy dorsal root ganglion (DRG) neurons.

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Before establishing a multidisciplinary pain center (MPC), the pain problem, healthcare professionals (HCP) perceptions, expectations and the potential challenges of MPC establishment need to be identified. A quantitative survey study of 1058 Indonesian HCPs. The study uses a national inquiry sent by the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) chapter for pain.

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