Authors: Philip J. Peyton, M.D., Ph.D., M.B.B.S.; Simon W. Chong, M.B.B.S., B.Med.Sci., D.med.Sc. Anesthesiology July 2024. To the Editor: We wish to thank Dr. Cata and Dr. Sessler for their carefully considered review of factors contributing to the failure of promising preclinical study findings to be confirmed in subsequent large clinical trials of the effects of […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Zhang, Simin MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 139(2):p 397-410, August 2024. | BACKGROUND: Ventral tegmental area (VTA) glutamatergic neurons promote wakefulness in the sleep-wake cycle; however, their roles and neural circuit mechanisms during isoflurane (ISO) anesthesia remain unclear. METHODS: Fiber photometry and in vivo electrophysiology were used to observe the changes in neuronal or terminal […]
Read MoreAuthor: Richard Novak The Anesthesia Consultant At the academic medical center where I work, when a physician reaches the age of 74½ years he or she must pass cognitive testing to retain their medical staff privileges. The testing includes a peer-conducted clinical skills assessment by three medical staff members, a comprehensive physical exam, and cognitive […]
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: Shiri Zarour, MD et al Anesthesiology July 2024. Background Intraoperative hypotension might contribute to the development of postoperative delirium through inadequate cerebral perfusion. However, evidence regarding the association between intraoperative hypotension and postoperative delirium is equivocal. We therefore tested the hypothesis that in patients>70 years having elective non-cardiac surgery, intraoperative hypotension is associated with […]
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