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I thought it was interesting so I wanted to share it with our readers. Paul S. Mueller, MD, MPH, FACP reviewing Lai HTM et al. BMJ 2018 Oct 17 Plasma levels of seafood-derived long-chain ω-3s in elders predicted risk for various adverse conditions. Although consuming long-chain ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) has favorable physiological effects (e.g., on endothelial […]
Read MoreAuthor: Michael Vlessides Anesthesiology News Interscalene nerve blocks may be the standard of care in patients undergoing shoulder surgery, but in obese patients the approach is associated with a significant increase in respiratory complications and other morbidity, a Canadian research team has found. In its place, they suggested patient-specific postoperative pain management that considers the […]
Read MoreAuthor: Chase Doyle Anesthesiology News Cognitive complications arising postoperatively in cardiac surgical patients impose a significant clinical and economic burden, according to a new analysis of discharge data from 650 hospitals across the United States. The retrospective study showed that the incidence of neurocognitive dysfunction was five times more frequent than stroke following cardiac surgery, […]
Read MoreAuthors: Weifang Yuan et al BMC Anesthesiology201818:170 Background Tenascin-C is a pro-inflammatory glycoprotein with various biological functions. High expression of tenascin-C is found in inflammation, tissue remodeling, and autoimmune diseases. However, its expression and clinical significance in sepsis remain unclear. This study was designed to investigate the relationship between serum tenascin-C levels and disease severity […]
Read MoreBy Emily R. Siegel and Andrew W. Lehren NBC News The FDA said there is limited preliminary evidence that using the devices for cancers that affect women may be linked to diminished long-term survival. The FDA warned patients and health care providers Thursday about using robotically assisted surgical devices for mastectomies and other cancer surgeries because […]
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