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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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Medoc is excited to participate in the 14th Congress of the European Pain Federation (EFIC)
Medoc is excited to participate in the 14th Congress of the European Pain Federation (EFIC).
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Thermal thresholds as a predictor for chronic post-operative pain in Adolescent Scoliosis Surgery
Researchers from Rotterdam’s Sophia Children’s Hospital in The Netherlands set to find out whether post-operative pain can be predicted pre-
Mar 203 min read
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From Concept to Creation: Exploring the History of QST
development, sale, and research of our QST devices over the past 40 years
Nov 7, 20241 min read
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Do all dogs feel pain the same? Quantitative Sensory Testing in Man’s Best Friend
Pain sensitivity in dogs – It may not be what you thought (It definitely wasn’t what we thought with our old friend, Mutchie) This blog...
Apr 8, 20246 min read
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Can Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy cure Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia, a painful burden According to Mayo Clinic , fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS, usually called only fibromyalgia) is a chronic...
Mar 26, 20245 min read
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The right drug for the right patient - how QST can point to who will benefit from Migraine medication
In this blog, we will explore the use of Quantitative Sensory Testing (QST) as a tool to help identify whether a drug might be a suitable...
Feb 29, 20246 min read
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Fly me to the moon
Are you also one of those people hypnotized by space travel? Can’t get on board a space ship soon enough? In this inter-galactic blog...
Feb 1, 20242 min read
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Does the way we talk to our children regarding pain affect their pain memories?
In a new study published in “Behavior Research and Therapy” last year, researchers from Ghent University in Belgium set out to...
Nov 27, 20234 min read
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Autism Spectrum and Pain, hyper- or hyposensitive?
Sensory processing is one of the aspects of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) that has been under debate in the medical community. Part of...
Jun 27, 20234 min read
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Thermal Testing Devices and Thermodes - choosing the right one for you
In this short webinar, Masha Aronovich, our Clinical Affairs manager, goes into the different devices and thermodes and their...
May 17, 20231 min read
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How-to guide: Offset Analgesia
In this new How-To-Video you can learn how to make the more complicated ramp-and-hold protocols in which the temperature alternates, for...
May 9, 20231 min read
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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...
Feb 16, 20233 min read
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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...
Feb 12, 20232 min read
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Ask what COVAS can do for you...
In this short webinar Ofrit Bar-Bachar, our Senior Clinical Specialist, goes into the different applications of the COVAS device through...
Dec 21, 20221 min read
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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...
Nov 20, 20224 min read
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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...
Nov 13, 20221 min read
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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?
Oct 27, 20223 min read
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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
Sep 11, 20224 min read
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Medoc presented at the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) World Congress.
Medoc took part in this year's International Association for the Study on Pain (IASP) world congress on pain, which took place in...
Jul 31, 20221 min read
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