QST enables pre-symptomatic carriers of ATTRv to receive disease-modifying treatment
Hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTRv) is manifested as the mutation of the transthyretin (TTR) gene which creates deposits of...
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NEWS & EVENTS
Medoc follows scientific advancements using quantitative sensory testing closely. We share some of the recent publications regarding QST and Medoc’s devices here. We applaud our many customers for their scientific efforts in acquiring new insights in the field of neurology, basic science and pain physiology and highlight their insights on our blog.
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- Feb 16
- 3 min
The look of love - how our partner’s face can modulate pain
Why do we invite our partner to accompany with us when undergoing painful procedures? Is this the social support we need when in...
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- Feb 12
- 2 min
What Oxaliplatin induced peripheral neuropathy and cold-modality QST have in common
In a recent study from Aalborg University in Denmark the effect of oxaliplatin on nerve function has been prospectively assessed...
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- Nov 20, 2022
- 3 min
Does COVID-19 affect pain processing?
When the SARS-COV-2 pandemic hit in 2020, the impact on daily lives and health was felt around the world. Between lock-downs, change of...
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- Nov 13, 2022
- 1 min
Mounting evidence for the value of QST use in Diabetes medicine
In commemoration of World Diabetes Day, we would like to shine a spotlight on the many studies which have been performed over the years...
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- Oct 27, 2022
- 3 min
Can the use of QST lead to more targeted pediatric chronic pain treatment?
A question often asked: how would performing quantitative sensory testing (QST) affect my treatment?
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- Sep 11, 2022
- 3 min
Central Neuropathic Pain in Multiple Sclerosis is Associated with Impaired Innocuous Thermal Pathway
Central Neuropathic Pain in Multiple Sclerosis is Associated with Impaired Innocuous Thermal Pathway
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- Aug 1, 2022
- 1 min
Excellent test-retest repeatability for Medoc’s AlgoMed Pressure Algometer
Medoc’s AlgoMed has recently been validated in a study on patients with unilateral lateral epicondylitis. Lateral epicondylitis is a...
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- May 29, 2022
- 5 min
Limits or Levels, that is the question
There are two methods commonly used for thermal threshold testing – Limits and Levels. We are often asked which method should be best used.
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- May 1, 2022
- 2 min
Parkinson’s disease: are temperature sense and postural balance connected?
Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is predominantly caused by cell death of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra, part of the basal ganglia...
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- Mar 21, 2022
- 3 min
Can phantom limb pain be predicted by pain sensitivity in the face?
Can phantom limb pain be predicted by pain sensitivity in the face?
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- Feb 15, 2022
- 3 min
Bariatric surgery´s effects on diabetic neuropathy
Could bariatric surgery revert diabetic neuropathy? Some suggests it could (Adam, 2021).
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- Jan 25, 2022
- 6 min
Mindfulness for pain, good or bad?
Mindfulness as a technique The practice of Mindfulness Meditation stems from easter Zen Buddhist, Vipassana and Yoga practices...
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- Jan 19, 2022
- 3 min
Racial concordance between patient and physician may influence pain perception
Is there a difference in pain perception when a patient is seen by a doctor of the same ethnic group? The study by Anderson and...
116 views
- Nov 15, 2021
- 2 min
Cold perception threshold predicts serious renal complications in Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetic Kidney Disease (DKD) is a known and serious complication of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. QST may predict this .
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- Oct 27, 2021
- 3 min
Evaluating neuropathy after breast cancer surgery - QST or bedside examination?
Breast cancer Breast cancer affects approximately 13% of women in their lifetime in the US.[i] Treatment for breast cancer varies between...
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- Sep 15, 2021
- 2 min
Can pain experience indicate one's risk for Alzheimer's disease?
What is Alzheimer's disease? Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder, the most common cause of dementia. It causes brain...
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- Jul 20, 2021
- 6 min
Thermal testing: what is the norm? A guide to using normative data
This blog explores: What is normative data? How is normative data used? Does Medoc’s software include normative data? How can I make sure...
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- Apr 20, 2021
- 2 min
Would touching a furry seal help against pain?
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- Mar 2, 2021
- 2 min
Is it all in the knee?
Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is considered a mechanistic pain syndrome, originating from kinetic, anatomic or biomechanical dysfunction...
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