By ORLY NADELL FARBER JULY 2, 2018 On TV, operating rooms are a window into the perfect collaboration — surgeons, technicians, and nurses working seamlessly together for a common cause, the patient’s. In reality, the focus of conversation is rarely on the patient. And the atmosphere is not always collegial. A team of researchers at Emory […]
Read MoreThe American struggle to curb opioid addiction could become collateral damage in President Donald Trump’s showdown on trade. Trade tensions with allies were heightened by the White House announcement in March of tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. Now, another round specifically targeting China is set to take effect Friday. And that China focus could interrupt other trade-related issues — […]
Read MoreAuthors: Isaac Wasserman, M.P.H. et al Anesthesiology 7 2018, Vol.129, 77-88. Background: The value of intravenous acetaminophen in postoperative pain management remains debated. The authors tested the hypothesis that intravenous acetaminophen use, in isolation and in comparison to oral, would be associated with decreased opioid utilization (clinically significant reduction defined as 25%) and opioid-related adverse effects in […]
Read MoreI thought our readers would find this interesting so I wanted to share it. By MEGHANA KESHAVAN JUNE 28, 2018 Humans are living longer than ever before. But does our species have a fixed shelf life, or could we prolong our lives indefinitely? A new study in Science suggests that we haven’t yet hit our limit on longevity […]
Read MoreI thought this was interesting so I wanted to share it. A teaspoon of a pregnant woman’s blood would be required for this experimental tool By Dina Fine Maron on June 7, 2018 Most babies are not born on time. Only about 5 percent of newborns make their first appearance on their scheduled due date, according to some estimates. The […]
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