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Remimazolam tosylate is as effective as propofol for sedation in patients on mechanical ventilation in the ICU, a phase 3 trial finds.

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Pediatric complex regional pain syndrome forces clinicians into the difficult position of asking children to move through crippling pain for the best chance of healing.

New questions on workplace learning come as data show that many trainees still hesitate to raise patient safety concerns.

Around 2500 patients in the UK receive ECT each year — but debate continues about its effectiveness, risks, and future.

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Opioids Offer Limited Relief for Many Acute Pain Conditions

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