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Uncategorized Published - 7 April, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Influence of Different Sevoflurane Concentrations on Postoperative Cognitive Function in Aged Rats 2023

AUTHORS: Yamamoto, Natsuko MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 136(4):p 772-778, April 2023. | BACKGROUND: Postoperative cognitive dysfunction may be associated with neuroinflammation, and sevoflurane suppresses surgery-induced inflammation. We hypothesized that low concentrations of sevoflurane would result in more impaired postoperative cognitive function compared to high concentrations. METHODS: Aged male Sprague–Dawley rats (n = 21, 17–22 months) […]

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Uncategorized Published - 6 April, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
CABG bests PCI for multivessel CAD, large new study confirms

Author: Michael Walter MedicalNewsToday Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is associated with higher survival rate than percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) among patients presenting with multivessel coronary artery disease, according to new findings to be presented at the 59th Annual Meeting of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) in San Diego. “The findings of our study were very […]

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Uncategorized Published - 6 April, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Evaluation of Anemia and Iron Deficiency in French Surgical Departments 2023

AUTHORS: Lasocki, Sigismond MD, PhD et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia January 26, 2023. BACKGROUND. Assessment of anemia and iron deficiency before surgery is pivotal for patient blood management (PBM), but few data on current practices are available in the French context. The objective of this study was to describe anemia and iron deficiency management and […]

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Uncategorized Published - 6 April, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
What causes migraine? Risk factors, triggers, and more 2023

Author: Jenna Fletcher MedicalNewsToday Migraine is a neurological disease that causes various symptoms. Experts do not know the exact cause of the condition but have some theories regarding genetics and environmental triggers. Migraine may affect at least 39 million Americans, according to the American Migraine Foundation (AMF). It can cause severe symptoms that affect a person’s ability to […]

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Uncategorized Published - 6 April, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Performance of the SEDLine Monitor: Age Dependency and Time Delay 2023

AUTHORS: Obert, David P. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia January 20, 2023. BACKGROUND: Devices monitoring the hypnotic component of general anesthesia can help to guide anesthetic management. The main purposes of these devices are the titration of anesthesia dose. While anesthesia at low doses can result in awareness with intraoperative memory formation, excessive administration […]

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