Professor Ted Shipton was appointed to the Chair of Anaesthesia in 2001.
In 2004 he was appointed as Clinical Director of the Pain Management Centre of the Canterbury District Health Board. This is a busy interdisciplinary service that has on average over 4000 patient contacts a year.
In 2005 he was elected to the Board of the Australian and New Zealand Faculty of Pain Medicine of ANZCA, and Chair of their Education and Training Committee.
Ted represents the University Department of Anaesthesia on the Faculty Curriculum Committee, and chairs its Medical Education Committee for 6th year students.
He is a Member of the Medical Education Committee for years 4 and 5, of the School's Medical Education Group and of the School's Trainee Intern Committee.
In May 2012 Ted was elected Vice-Dean of the Australian and New Zealand Faculty of Pain Medicine of ANZCA, then in May 2014 he was elected Dean.
Research interests
Mitochondrial myopathies and prolonged QT syndromes in anaesthesia
Regional anaesthesia
Pain medicine pharmacology
Drug delivery routes
Complex regional pain syndrome
The prevention of persistent pain
Publications
Sloley, C., Shipton, E. A., Bell, C., & Williman, J. (2021). Protocol for a mixed-method cohort study investigating the prevalence and impact of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in chronic pain rehabilitation. BMJ Open, 11(8), e052288. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-052288
Journal - Research Other
Hale, L., Devan, H., Davies, C., Dean, S. G., Dowell, T., Grainger, R., Gray, A. R., … Ingham, T., Jones, B., Leung, W., Mills, J., … Shipton, E., & Perry, M. (2021). Clinical and cost-effectiveness of an online-delivered group-based pain management programme in improving pain-related disability for people with persistent pain: Protocol for a non-inferiority randomised controlled trial (iSelf-help trial). BMJ Open, 11(2), e046376. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-046376
Journal - Research Other
Shipton, E. A. (2020). 9.3.2 Māori peoples and pain. In S. A. Schug, G. M. Palmer, D. A. Scott, M. Alcock, R. Halliwell & J. F. Mott (Eds.), Acute pain management: Scientific evidence. (5th ed.) (pp. 776-778). Melbourne, Australia: Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists. Retrieved from https://www.anzca.edu.au
Chapter in Book - Research
Shipton, E. A. (2019). Analgesic agents for acute pain. In A. Milner & E. Welch (Eds.), Applied pharmacology in anaesthesiology and critical care. (2nd ed.) (pp. 570-625). Hong Kong, China: Everbest Printing.
Chapter in Book - Research
Shipton, T. (2019). Reflections and the challenges ahead. Gasbag: ANZCA New Zealand National Committee e-Newsletter, (June). [Commentary].
Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles
Pons, T., Shipton, E. A., Williman, J., & Mulder, R. T. (2018). A proposed clinical conceptual model for the physiotherapy management of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). Musculoskeletal Science & Practice, 38, 15-22. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2018.08.001
Journal - Research Article
Pons, T., Shipton, E. A., & Mulder, R. T. (2017). Beliefs and clinical practice for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) managed by physiotherapists on the South Island of New Zealand. International Journal of Clinical Medicine, 8(01), 42-54. doi: 10.4236/ijcm.2017.81005
Journal - Research Article
Pons, T., Shipton, E., Williman, J., & Mulder, R. (2017). Physiotherapy interventions and the outcomes for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) type 1 on the South Island of New Zealand: A longitudinal, prospective case series. Open Pain Journal, 10, 5-13. doi: 10.2174/1876386301710010005
Journal - Research Article
Shipton, E. E., Shipton, A. J., Williman, J. A., & Shipton, E. A. (2017). Deaths from opioid overdosing: Implications of coroners' inquest reports 2008-2012 and annual rise in opioid prescription rates: A population-based cohort study. Pain & Therapy, 6(2), 203-215. doi: 10.1007/s40122-017-0080-7
Journal - Research Article
Shipton, E. A. (2016). The transition of acute postoperative pain to acute persistent pain to chronic pain: Assessing and managing the risks. In K. Stuart-Smith (Ed.), Perioperative medicine: Current controversies. (pp. 421-452). Cham, Switzerland: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-28821-5
Chapter in Book - Research
Shipton, E. (2016). Leading the world in pain medicine. In B. Baker (Ed.), 25 years of ANZCA leadership. (pp. 9-13). Melbourne, Australia: Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists.
Chapter in Book - Other
Shipton, E. (2016). Post-traumatic stress disorder and its relationship between crush injury and pain. In C. R. Martin, V. R. Preedy & V. P. Patel (Eds.), Comprehensive guide to post-traumatic stress disorder. (pp. 1175-1192). Cham, Switzerland: Springer International. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-08359-9_74
Chapter in Book - Other
MacLachlan, C., Shipton, E. A., & Wells, J. E. (2016). The cold pressor test as a predictor of prolonged postoperative pain: A prospective cohort study. Pain & Therapy, 5, 203-213. doi: 10.1007/s40122-016-0056-z
Journal - Research Article
Schug, S. A., Palmer, G. M., Scott, D. A., Halliwell, R., Trinca, J., APM:SE Working Group of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists and Faculty of Pain Medicine, including Shipton, E. A., & Gillett, W. (Eds.). (2015). Acute pain management: Scientific evidence (4th ed.). Melbourne, Australia: ANZCA and FPM, 714p.
Edited Book - Research
Shipton, E. (2015). Post-traumatic stress disorder and its relationship between crush injury and pain. In C. R. Martin, V. R. Preedy & V. P. Patel (Eds.), Comprehensive guide to post-traumatic stress disorder. (Online ed.) Cham, Switzerland: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-08613-2_74-1
Chapter in Book - Research
Goulding, G., & Shipton, E. A. (2015). Foreword. In S. A. Schug, G. M. Palmer, D. A. Scott, R. Halliwell & J. Trinca (Eds.), Acute pain management: Scientific evidence. (pp. iii-v). Melbourne, Australia: ANZCA and FPM.
Chapter in Book - Other
MacLachlan, C., Shipton, E. A., & Wells, J. E. (2015). Perioperative pain correlates and prolonged postoperative pain predictors: Demographic and psychometric questionnaires. Pain & Therapy, 4(1), 119-133. doi: 10.1007/s40122-015-0037-7
Journal - Research Article
Pons, T., Shipton, E. A., Williman, J., & Mulder, R. T. (2015). Potential risk factors for the onset of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type 1: A systematic literature review. Anesthesiology Research & Practice, 2015, 956539.
Journal - Research Article
Shipton, E. A., & Shipton, E. E. (2015). Vitamin D and pain: Vitamin D and its role in the aetiology and maintenance of chronic pain states and associated comorbidities. Pain Research & Treatment, 2015, 904967. doi: 10.1155/2015/904967
Journal - Research Article
Shipton, E. E., & Shipton, E. A. (2015). Vitamin D deficiency and pain: Clinical evidence of low levels of vitamin D and supplementation in chronic pain states. Pain & Therapy, 4, 67-87. doi: 10.1007/s40122-015-0036-8
Journal - Research Article
Shipton, E. A. (2014). The transition of acute postoperative pain to chronic pain: Part 1: Risk factors for the development of postoperative acute persistent pain. Trends in Anaesthesia & Critical Care, 4(2-3), 67-70. doi: 10.1016/j.tacc.2014.04.001
Journal - Research Article
Shipton, E. A. (2014). The transition of acute postoperative pain to chronic pain: Part 2: Limiting the transition. Trends in Anaesthesia & Critical Care, 4(2-3), 71-75. doi: 10.1016/j.tacc.2014.04.002
Journal - Research Article
Shipton, E. A. (2013). Multimodal analgesia in postoperative pain. In G. F. Gebhart & R. F. Schmidt (Eds.), Encyclopedia of pain. (2nd ed.) (pp. 1932-1938). Heidelberg, Germany: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-642-28753-4_2512
Chapter in Book - Research
Shipton, E. A. (2013). Postoperative pain, epidural infusions. In G. F. Gebhart & R. F. Schmidt (Eds.), Encyclopedia of pain. (2nd ed.) (pp. 3004-3009). Heidelberg, Germany: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-642-28753-4_3434
Chapter in Book - Research
Shipton, E. A. (2013). Postoperative pain, intrathecal drug administration. In G. F. Gebhart & R. F. Schmidt (Eds.), Encyclopedia of pain. (2nd ed.) (pp. 3019-3028). Heidelberg, Germany: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-642-28753-4_3439
Chapter in Book - Research
Shipton, E. A. (2013). Postoperative pain, persistent acute pain. In G. F. Gebhart & R. F. Schmidt (Eds.), Encyclopedia of pain. (2nd ed.) (pp. 3079-3083). Heidelberg, Germany: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-642-28753-4_3458
Chapter in Book - Research
Shipton, E. A. (2013). Postoperative pain, preoperative education. In G. F. Gebhart & R. F. Schmidt (Eds.), Encyclopedia of pain. (2nd ed.) (pp. 3093-3099). Heidelberg, Germany: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-642-28753-4_3461
Chapter in Book - Research
Shipton, T. (2013). Anaesthesia. In P. Joyce, G. Nicholls, K. Thomas & T. Wilkinson (Eds.), The Christchurch experience: 40 years of research and teaching. (pp. 11-16). Christchurch, New Zealand: University of Otago.
Chapter in Book - Other
Shipton, E. A. (2013). Skin matters: Identifying pain mechanisms and predicting treatment outcomes. Neurology Research International, 2013, 329364. doi: 10.1155/2013/329364
Journal - Research Article
Shipton, E., Ponnamperuma, D., Wells, E., & Trewin, B. (2013). Demographic characteristics, psychosocial measures, and pain in a sample of patients with persistent pain referred to a New Zealand tertiary pain medicine center. Pain Medicine, 14(7), 1101-1107. doi: 10.1111/pme.12113
Journal - Research Article
Shipton, E. A. (2012). Analgesic agents for acute pain. In A. Milner & E. Welch (Eds.), Applied pharmacology in anaesthesiology and critical care. (pp. 526-569). Centurion, South Africa: Medpharm Publications.
Chapter in Book - Research
Pons, T., Shipton, E., & Mulder, R. (2012). The relationship between beliefs about pain and functioning with rheumatologic conditions. Rehabilitation Research & Practice, 2012, 206263. doi: 10.1155/2012/206263
Journal - Research Article
Shipton, E. A. (2012). Advances in delivery systems and routes for local anaesthetics. Trends in Anaesthesia & Critical Care, 2(5), 228-233. doi: 10.1016/j.tacc.2012.07.004
Journal - Research Article
Shipton, E. A. (2012). Movement disorders and neuromodulation. Neurology Research International, 2012, 309431. doi: 10.1155/2012/309431
Journal - Research Article
Pons, T., & Shipton, E. A. (2011). Multilevel lumbar fusion and postoperative physiotherapy rehabilitation in a patient with persistent pain. Physiotherapy Theory & Practice, 27(3), 238-245. doi: 10.3109/09593985.2010.483268
Journal - Research Article
Shipton, E. A. (2011). New delivery systems for local anaesthetics: Part 2. Anesthesiology Research & Practice, 2012, 289373. doi: 10.1155/2012/289373
Journal - Research Article
Shipton, E. A. (2011). New formulations of local anaesthetics: Part I. Anesthesiology Research & Practice, 2012, 546409. doi: 10.1155/2012/546409
Journal - Research Article
Shipton, E. A. (2011). Pharmacogenomics in acute pain. Trends in Anaesthesia & Critical Care, 1(3), 117-122. doi: 10.1016/j.tacc.2011.03.001
Journal - Research Article
Shipton, E. A. (2011). The transition from acute to chronic post surgical pain. Anaesthesia & Intensive Care, 39(5), 824-836.
Journal - Research Article
Shipton, E. A. (2010). Pharmacogenomics and acute pain. In P. E. Macintyre, D. A. Scott, S. A. Schug, E. J. Visser & S. M. Walker (Eds.), Acute pain management: Scientific evidence. (3rd ed.) (pp. 21-34). Melbourne, Australia: ANZCA & FPM.
Chapter in Book - Research
Ongley, D., & Shipton, E. (2010). Pain images: Hip pain-wrong diagnosis, wrong operation. Pain Medicine, 11, 942-945. doi: 10.1111/j.1526-4637.2010.00834.x
Journal - Research Article
Lees, G., & Shipton, E. (2009). Voltage-gated sodium channels in nociception and their potential as targets for new drugs in treatment of chronic neuropathic pain. Current Anaesthesia & Critical Care, 20(5-6), 204-208. doi: 10.1016/j.cacc.2009.06.002
Journal - Research Article
Shipton, E. A. (2009). Complex regional pain syndrome: Mechanisms, diagnosis, and management. Current Anaesthesia & Critical Care, 20(5-6), 209-214. doi: 10.1016/j.cacc.2009.07.012
Journal - Research Article
Shipton, E. (2008). Post-surgical neuropathic pain. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 78(7), 548-555. doi: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2008.04569.x
Journal - Research Article
Shipton, E., & Lin, A. (2008). Anaesthesia and analgesia: Contribution to surgery, present and future. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 78(7), 540-547. doi: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2008.04568.x
Journal - Research Article
Shipton, E. A. (2007). Multimodal analgesia in postoperative pain. In R. F. Schmidt & W. D. Willis (Eds.), Encyclopedia of pain. (pp. 1197-1198). Berlin, Germany: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-540-29805-2_2512
Chapter in Book - Research
Shipton, E. A. (2007). Postoperative pain, epidural infusions. In R. F. Schmidt & W. D. Willis (Eds.), Encyclopedia of pain. (pp. 1882-1884). Berlin, Germany: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-540-29805-2_3434
Chapter in Book - Research
Shipton, E. A. (2007). Postoperative pain, intrathecal drug administration. In R. F. Schmidt & W. D. Willis (Eds.), Encyclopedia of pain. (pp. 1891-1893). Berlin, Germany: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-540-29805-2_3439
Chapter in Book - Research
Shipton, E. A. (2007). Postoperative pain, persistent acute pain. In R. F. Schmidt & W. D. Willis (Eds.), Encyclopedia of pain. (pp. 1923-1925). Berlin, Germany: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-540-29805-2_3458
Chapter in Book - Research
Shipton, E. A. (2007). Postoperative pain, preoperative education. In R. F. Schmidt & W. D. Willis (Eds.), Encyclopedia of pain. (pp. 1930-1932). Berlin, Germany: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-540-29805-2_3461
Chapter in Book - Research
Crawford, C., Ryan, K., & Shipton, E. (2007). Exploring general practitioner identification and managment of psychosocial Yellow Flags in acute low back pain. New Zealand Medical Journal, 120(1254). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/120-1254/2536/content.pdf
Journal - Research Article
Evans, S., Keenan, T. R., & Shipton, E. A. (2007). Psychosocial adjustment and physical health of children living with maternal chronic pain. Journal of Paediatrics & Child Health, 43, 262-270.
Journal - Research Article
Smith, S., Shipton, E. A., & Wells, J. E. (2007). In-hospital cardiac arrest: Different wards show different survival patterns. Anaesthesia & Intensive Care, 35(4), 522-528.
Journal - Research Article
Shipton, E. (2006). Managing chronic pain. In Return to work guide. (pp. 59-68). Wellington, New Zealand: Accident Compensation Commission.
Chapter in Book - Research
Donaldson, B. L., Shipton, E. A., Inglis, G., Rivett, D., & Frampton, C. (2006). Comparison of usual surgical advice versus a nonaggravating six-month gym-based exercise rehabilitation program post-lumbar discectomy: Results at one-year follow-up. Spine Journal, 6, 357-363.
Journal - Research Article
Evans, S., Shipton, E. A., & Keenan, T. (2006). The relationship between maternal chronic pain and child adjustment: The role of parenting as a mediator. Journal of Pain, 7(4), 236-243.
Journal - Research Article
Shipton, E. A. (2005). Safety and tolerability of buprenorphine. In K. Budd & R. B. Raffa (Eds.), Buprenorphine: The unique opioid analgesic: Pharmacology and clinical application. (pp. 102-115). Stuttgart, Germany: Georg Thieme Verlag.
Chapter in Book - Research
Evans, S., Shipton, E. A., & Keenan, T. R. (2005). Psychosocial functioning of mothers with chronic pain: A comparison to pain-free controls. European Journal of Pain, 9, 683-690.
Journal - Research Article
Shipton, E. A. (2005). Anaesthetics and the rate corrected interval: Learning from droperidol? Current Opinion in Anaesthesiology, 18, 419-423.
Journal - Research Article
Shipton, E. A., & Tait, B. (2005). Flagging the pain: Preventing the burden of chronic pain by identifying and treating risk factors in acute pain. European Journal of Anaesthesiology, 22, 405-412.
Journal - Research Article
Budd, K., & Shipton, E. A. (2004). Acute pain the immune system and opioimmunosuppression. Acute Pain, 6, 123-135.
Journal - Research Article
Roelofse, J. A., Shipton, E. A., de la Harpe, C. J., & Blignaut, R. J. (2004). Intranasal sufentanil/midazolam versus ketamine/midazolam for analgesia/sedation in the pediatric population prior to undergoing multiple dental extractions under general anesthesia: A prospective, double-blind, randomized comparison. Anesthesia Progress, 51, 114-121.
Journal - Research Article
Shipton, E. A., & Prosser, D. O. (2004). Mitochondrial myopathies and anaesthesia. European Journal of Anaesthesiology, 21, 173-178.
Journal - Research Article
Shipton, E. (2003). Controversies, new risk factors and the neuroendocrine approach to fibromyalgia: Can therapeutic progress be made at last? [Viewpoint]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 116(1174). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/116-1174/439/content.pdf
Journal - Research Article
Shipton, E. A. (2003). Tramadol - A multimodal, multipurpose analgesic for the surgeon. South African Journal of Surgery, 41(4), 86-88.
Journal - Research Article
Shipton, E. A., Roelofse, J. A., & Blignaut, R. J. (2003). An evaluation of analgesic efficacy and clinical acceptability of intravenous tramadol as an adjunct to propofol sedation for third molar surgery. Anesthesia Progress, 50, 121-128.
Journal - Research Article
Payne, K. A., Roelofse, J. A., & Shipton, E. A. (2002). Pharmacokinetics of oral Tramadol drops for postoperative pain in children aged 4-7 years. Anesthesia Progress, 49(4), 109-112.
Journal - Research Article
Wisely, N. A., & Shipton, E. A. (2002). Long QT Syndrome and Anaesthesia. European Journal of Anaesthesiology, 19, 853-859.
Journal - Research Article
Shipton, E. A. (2001). Chronic pelvic pain - Part I, Urogenital pain syndromes of males and females. Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia & Analgesia, 7(1), 2-12.
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Shipton, E. A. (2001). Chronic pelvic pain - Part II, Chronic pain syndromes of the pelvic cavity. Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia & Analgesia, 7(1), 23-30.
Journal - Research Article
Dessein, P. H., Shipton, E. A., & Budd, K. (2000). Nociceptive and non-nociceptive rheumatological pain: Recent developments in the understanding of pathophysiology and management in rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia. Pain Reviews, 7, 67-69.
Journal - Research Article
Dessein, P. H., Shipton, E. A., Budd, K., & Stanwix, A. E. (2000). The role of intravenous mythylprednisolone pulses in the managemnt of rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatology, 39, 1296-1297.
Journal - Research Article
Dessein, P. H., Shipton, E. A., Stanwix, A., Joffe, B., & Ramokgadi, E. J. (2000). Effects of calorie and carbohydrate restriction, and increased proportional protein and unsaturated fat intake on insulin resistance in rheumatic diseases. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, 59(Suppl. 1), 232.
Journal - Research Article
Dessein, P., & Shipton, E. A. (2000). Cardiovascular disease and rheumatoid arthritis: Same predisposition. Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia & Analgesia, 6(2), 20-24.
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Dessein, P., & Shipton, E. A. (2000). Insulin resistance and responsiveness of excess weight, dyslipidaemia and clinical features to moderate limitation of calorie and carbohydrate intake together with the use of unsaturated fat in fibromyalgia. Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia & Analgesia, 6(1), 6-10.
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Dessein, P., & Shipton, E. A. (2000). Rheumatological pain management: A pathophysiological approach. South African Journal of Continuing Medical Education, 18(2), 93-99.
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Dessein, P., Joffe, B., Stanwix, A., Shipton, E., & Ramokgadi, J. (2000). Low dose methylprednisolone (MP) pulse therapy and intraarticular MP improve adrenocortical hypofunction in rheumatoid arthritis. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, 59(Suppl. 1), 154.
Journal - Research Article
Dessein, P., Shipton, E. A., Stanwix, A. E., Joffe, B., & Ramokgadi, J. (2000). Beneficial effects of weight loss association with moderate calorie/carbohydrate restriction, and increased proportional intake of protein and unsaturated fat on serum urate and lipoprotein levels on gout: A pilot study. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, 59(7), 539-543.
Journal - Research Article
Dessein, P., Shipton, E. A., Stanwix, A. E., Joffe, B., & Ramokgadi, J. (2000). Severe partially transient adrenocortical insufficiency in fibromyalgia. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, 59(Suppl. 1), 227.
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Dessein, P., Stanwix, A., Joffe, B., Shipton, E., & Ramokgadi, J. (2000). Dyslipidemia in rheumatoidnarthritis, spondyloarthropathy, osteoarthritis, gout, and fibromyalgia: A controlled study. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, 59(Suppl. 1), 231.
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Groener, R. J. L., Shipton, E. A., & Peltz, B. (2000). Phaeochromocytoma in pregancy: A combined Caesarean section and phaeochromocytoma resection. Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia & Analgesia, 6(3), 14-18.
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Richter, F. D., Roelofse, J. A., Morkel, J. A., Kruiijsse, H. W., & Shipton, E. A. (2000). Tramadol and mefanamic acid on postoperative pain, safety, and clinical acceptability during third molar surgery: A double-blind, randomised controlled pilot study. Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia & Analgesia, 6(4), 8-16.
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Shipton, E. A. (2000). Acute pain control: Entering the new millenium. South African Medical Journal of Continuing Medcial Education, 18(2), 87-92.
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Shipton, E. A. (2000). Chronic low back pain. Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia & Analgesia, 6(1), 2-4.
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Shipton, E. A. (2000). Pain in the new millenium. Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia & Analgesia, 6(2), 2-15.
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Shipton, E. A. (2000). Tramadol: Present and Future. Anaesthesia & Intensive Care, 28(4), 363-374.
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Shipton, E. A. (2000). Visceral pain. Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia & Analgesia, 6(4), 2-7.
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Shipton, E. A. (Ed.). (1999). Pain: Acute and chronic (2 ed.), 58. London: Arnold Medical Publisher, 378p.
Edited Book - Research
De Wet, E. H., Oosthuizen, J. M. C., Odendaal, C. L., & Shipton, E. A. (1999). Neurochemical mechanisms that may underlie the clinical efficacy of ″action″ potential simulation therapy in chronic pain management. Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia & Analgesia, 5(3), 33-38.
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Dessein, P. H., & Shipton, E. A. (1999). Guidelines for the management of pain in rheumatic disorders. Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia & Analgesia, 5(2), 40-46.
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Dessein, P. H., & Shipton, E. A. (1999). Hypoadrenia in chronic fatigue syndrome: Are adrenal androgens overlooked? Lancet, 353, 1618-ff.
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Dessein, P. H., & Shipton, E. A. (1999). Methylprednisolone pulse bridge therapy in contrast to low dose oral prednisolone in rheumatoid arthritis patients started on disease modifying drugs; no adrenal suppression; no dependency; long lasting benefit and better safety profile. Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia & Analgesia, 5(1), 5-12.
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Dessein, P. H., Shipton, E. A., & Budd, K. (1999). Oral low-dose glucocorticoids as compared to intravenous methylprednisolone pulses in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatology, 38(12), 1304-1305.
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Dessein, P. H., Shipton, E. A., & Stanwix, A. E. (1999). The evaluation and treatment of neuroendocrine deficiencies is associated with improved health status in rheumatic diseases. Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia & Analgesia, 5(3), 24-32.
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Dessein, P. H., Shipton, E. A., Joffe, B. I., & Stanwix, A. E. (1999). Serum urate and lipid lowering effects of moderate carbohydrate and calorie restriction in intercritical gout. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, 58, S500-ff.
Journal - Research Article
Dessein, P. H., Shipton, E. A., Joffe, B. I., Hadebe, D. P., Stanwix, A. E., & Van der Merwe, B. A. (1999). Hyposecretion of adrenal androgens and the relation of serum adrenal steroids, serotonin, and insulin growth factor-1, to clinical features in women with fobromyalgia. Pain, 83, 313-319.
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Dessein, P. H., Shipton, E. A., Joffe, B. I., Stanwix, A. E., & Van der Merwe, C. A. (1999). Beneficial effects of moderate carbohydrate and calorie restriction on health status and hyperlipidemia in fibromyalgia. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, 58, S569-ff.
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Dessein, P. H., Shipton, E. A., Joffe, B. I., Stanwix, A. E., & Van der Merwe, C. A. (1999). High frequency of insulin resistance and hyperlipidemia in fibromyalgia. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, 58, S553-ff.
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Payne, K. A., Roelofse, J. A., & Shipton, E. A. (1999). Tears at bedtime. British Journal of Anaesthesia, 83(2), 359-ff.
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Shipton, E. A. (1999). Alpha-2 adrenergic agonists in anaesthesiology and analgesia: Essential knowledge for any anaesthesiologist in practice. Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia & Analgesia, 5(3), 2-13.
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Shipton, E. A. (1999). How do anaesthetics work? Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia & Analgesia, 5(2), 2-6.
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Shipton, E. A. (1999). Minimally invasive cardiac surgery. Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia & Analgesia, 5(4), 2-6.
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Shipton, E. A. (1999). Women's perception and experience of pain. Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia & Analgesia, 5(1), 2-4.
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