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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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Pain, high in the sky
Globalization has opened our world for international travel, as well as seeking specialized care far away and its associated medical air...
Feb 10, 20212 min read
Ziman Dorfman appointed as Service and Usability Customer Satisfaction Manager
We are excited to welcome Mr. Ziman Dorfman to our team here at Medoc.
Ziman will be taking over the responsibility of technical service and
Feb 4, 20211 min read
Pain relief for patients with chronic low back pain
Leiden University Medical Center researchers have made another important step toward personalized pain treatment based on the patient’s...
Jan 12, 20211 min read
TSA2 - New capabilities - new possibilities
During the webinar, we discussed the new features and capabilities of Medoc’s recently released TSA2 device, such as dual thermode use,...
Jan 1, 20211 min read
Fit to a T(hermode)
We are often asked by our customers: “what thermode should I use?” Our answer is usually: “it depends”. This is one of the most common...
Dec 6, 20205 min read
Introducing the new CHEPS for TSA2
We are very excited to introduce the new CHEPS thermode for TSA2. Our new CHEPS brings contact heat and cold evoked potentials to the...
Nov 16, 20201 min read
Do you know what your thermal taster status is?
thermal taste is a phenomenon that may be tested using thermal stimulation of cooling and heating, thermal taste gives the additional flavor
Oct 21, 20203 min read
Patient knows best: participant-controlled tonic heat pain temperature during CPM
There are quite a few ways to explore conditioned pain modulation (CPM). It may be through a set stimulus with asking the participant to...
Oct 3, 20202 min read
Eran Warshai appointed to the role of General Manager
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Eran Warshai as the General Manager of Medoc, effective Sep. 13, 2020. During the last 5...
Sep 20, 20201 min read
Does gender identity affect pain?
There are known differences in the pain experience, pain processing and prevalence of chronic pain between men and women.
Jun 27, 20202 min read
Persistent pelvic pain, not only affecting the pelvic area
Women suffering from persistent pelvic pain also have reduced pain thresholds remote in their bodies, pointing to central sensitization.
May 27, 20201 min read
Are negative neurological signs actually a positive hint in post-surgical pain?
Ghandi et al. found surprising results when screening patients using QST after invasive thoracic surgery.
May 4, 20202 min read
Thermal testing workshop for Diabetic Neuropathy
Medoc is honored to participate in the Danish Diabetes Academy workshop: “How to Improve Assessment of Nerve Fibre Damage in Diabetes?"
Feb 27, 20201 min read
Can QST inform us about sensitivity of burn scars?
The first week of February 2020 marks the annual National Burn Awareness Week in the US, which’s theme is “Contact Burns-Hot Surfaces...
Feb 9, 20202 min read
Will your holiday party glass of wine eliminate your pain?
The answer is: possibly. Medoc’s Pathway CHEPS was used in a recently published study by Horn-Hofmann et al. (2019) assessing pain...
Dec 19, 20191 min read
People living with HIV exhibit altered central pain processing
Conditioned pain modulation in people living with HIV (PLWH) is ineffective in comparison to healthy controls, found Owens et al. in...
Nov 28, 20192 min read
Pain goes through the stomach for veterans with Gulf War Illness
Gulf War Illness (GWI) is presented by a number of health symptoms, among them pain complaints and gastro-intestinal (GI) issues in...
Nov 10, 20191 min read
Are headaches common due to lacking conditioned pain modulation (CPM)?
This question motivated Levy et al. to investigate the endogenous inhibition efficiency of the trigeminal and extra-trigeminal areas of...
Jul 28, 20192 min read
Medoc is excited to launch the TSA2
Medoc is excited to launch the latest advance in Thermal Pain Stimulation! Meet the TSA2 Advanced Thermosensory Stimulator, enhanced...
Jun 24, 20191 min read
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