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Uncategorized Published - 22 February, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Protein Arginine Methyltransferase 5 Contributes to Paclitaxel-Induced Neuropathic Pain by Activating Transient Receptor Potential Vanilloid 1 Epigenetic Modification in Dorsal Root Ganglion

AUTHORS: Yeh, Chou-Ming MD, PhD et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia June 30, 2023. BACKGROUND: Paclitaxel (PTX), which is a first-line chemotherapy drug used to treat various types of cancers, exhibits peripheral neuropathy as a common side effect that is difficult to treat. Protein arginine methyltransferase 5 (PRMT 5) is a key regulator of the chemotherapy […]

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Uncategorized Published - 22 February, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Understanding the Intricacies of Delivering Compassionate Care in the Intensive Care Unit and What Hinders It

AUTHORS: Siddiqui, Shahla MD, MSc, FCCM et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia 137(1):p 162-168, July 2023. BACKGROUND: Patient-centered care is increasing in importance especially in the post-coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic era. We sought to understand factors affecting compassionate care faced by intensivists in the intensive care unit (ICU). METHODS: Using survey methodology incorporating 3 real-life case […]

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Uncategorized Published - 22 February, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Building Learning Healthcare Systems for Critical Care Medicine

Authors: Vijay Krishnamoorthy, M.D., M.P.H., Ph.D. et al Anesthesiology February 2024.  Learning healthcare systems are a new and evolving way of integrating data and technology into daily practice in health care.  Defined by the National Academy of Medicine (Washington, DC), a learning healthcare system is a system where “science, informatics, incentives, and culture are aligned for […]

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Uncategorized Published - 22 February, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
5 anesthesiologists in the headlines

Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Here are five anesthesiologists or anesthesia-related stories that have made headlines since Jan. 24: 1. Lubbock, Texas-based anesthesiologist Jeffrey Norman Colvin, MD, has been accused of violating a medical license restriction more than 60 times in two months and has been temporarily barred from practicing. The Texas Medical Board suspended Dr. […]

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Uncategorized Published - 22 February, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Spine surgery and ASCs: 8 notes

Author: Carly Behm Becker’s Spine Review Spine surgery is a specialty that continues to grow in ASCs, and many physicians see a bright future for the outpatient setting as minimally invasive techniques and patient demand grow. Eight points on spine surgery and ASCs. 1. There are more than 180 ASCs in the U.S. that offer minimally invasive spine surgery. […]

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