ASA Monitor August 2024, Vol. 88, 30. Improving cancer screening with extracellular vesicle imaging A new method for detecting cancer, combining PANORAMA imaging with fluorescent imaging, demonstrates a 98.7% accuracy rate and potential for detecting cancer in its earliest stages, potentially revolutionizing cancer diagnosis. This method allows researchers to examine nanometer-sized membrane sacs called extracellular vesicles […]
Read MoreAuthors: Julie G. Broussard, RPh, MD, FASA et al ASA Monitor August 2024, Vol. 88, 21. When you went to medical school, did you ever think you’d be asked to join a union? If you are like us, neither did we – most of us did not think of ourselves as future members of a physician […]
Read MoreWe are seeking a dedicated anesthesiologist to join our all-anesthesiologist group. Our team will consist of 4 full-time providers and 1 for vacation relief, managing 3 operating rooms. Position Highlights: Zero call for 3 weeks, followed by 1 week of call without daytime work only call after 7 PM therefore you may not work the […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Vincent, Kathleen F. PhD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia August 07, 2024. BACKGROUND: Dexmedetomidine and ketamine have long elimination half-lives in humans and have no clinically approved reversal agents. Methylphenidate enhances dopaminergic and noradrenergic neurotransmission by inhibiting reuptake transporters for these arousal-promoting neurotransmitters. Previous studies in rats demonstrated that intravenous methylphenidate induces emergence from […]
Read MoreAuthor: Jack H. Dillon, MBA, MSHR, MA ASA Monitor August 2024, Vol. 88, 20. The landscape of anesthesia practice is evolving, with a noticeable shift (or at least interest) toward independent practice models. This change is driven by various factors, including the desire for increased autonomy in one’s work, growing financial incentives, and the advantages […]
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