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Injectable approved to reduce liver fat content A National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded study revealed that a weekly injection of semaglutide is safe and reduces liver fat by 31% in individuals with HIV and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). MASLD, previously known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, is a common chronic liver disease associated […]
Read MoreOver-the-counter glucose monitor expands access to diabetes care In March, the FDA approved the Dexcom Stelo Glucose Biosensor System, the first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor (CGM). This integrated CGM is for adults 18 and older who don’t use insulin, including those managing diabetes with oral medications or nondiabetics seeking to understand the effects of diet […]
Read MoreAuthor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review The COVID-19 pandemic and the Change Healthcare cyberattack are just two of the budgetary challenges facing anesthesia providers, according to a post by medical revenue cycle management group Coronis Health. Anesthesia practices have had to focus on cost management as revenue generation has become more challenging. Here are five notes […]
Read MoreAuthor: Paige Haeffele Becker’s ASC Review There are distinct differences between ASCs and hospital outpatient departments, and ASCs can leverage their benefits to recruit new staff. Becker’s connected with Allison Griffin, administrator at the Urology Surgery Center in Savannah, Ga., to see what unique opportunities ASCs offer to healthcare workers. Question: What are the perks of […]
Read MoreAuthor: Christian S. Guay, MD International Anesthesia Research Society At this year’s SmartTots Panel, moderated by Dean Andropoulos, MD, MHCM, leading researchers in pediatric anesthesiology presented recent findings on the neurological effects of anesthesia in young children. The session featured presentations from Viola Neudecker, MD, Ian Yuan, MD, M.Eng. and Dr. Andropoulos himself, each highlighting critical aspects of anesthesia’s […]
Read MoreAuthors: Sophia Wu, BA; Jed Wolpaw, MD, MEd ASA Monitor June 2024, Vol. 88, 23–24. Podcasts, the digital audio phenomenon, have become a popular and versatile educational tool across diverse fields, including anesthesiology. First appearing in the 1980s and termed “audio blogs,” podcasting began to gain traction around 2004 (Balkan Med J 2022;39:334–9). Since then, its widespread demand, […]
Read MoreAuthors: Benton Nanners, MD et al ASA Monitor June 2024, Vol. 88, 21–22. The world is undergoing an unprecedented surge in technological advancements, revolutionizing nearly every aspect of our daily lives. From artificial intelligence to new smartphones, the digital era has ushered in a wealth of resources at our fingertips. Medical education is no exception to […]
Read MoreAuthor: Christian S. Guay, MD International Anesthesia Research Society Three distinguished speakers delved into the intricate relationship between circadian disruptions and various health outcomes during the session, “Circadian Rhythm Disruptions in Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine: Timely Considerations and Implications for Patient Care,” on Friday, May 17 at the 2024 Annual Meeting, presented by IARS […]
Read MoreAuthors: Paul Otto, MD et al ASA Monitor June 2024, Vol. 88, 25–26. Increasing institutional capacity for diversity in medicine has gained considerable attention in recent years. This has led to new opportunities for learning and overcoming challenges not only in the care of patients but in the education of our learners. In an article […]
Read MoreAuthor: Young May Cha, MD International Anesthesia Research Society On May 18, Marc Dickstein, MD, professor of anesthesiology at Columbia University Medical Center, moderated an educational and interactive symposium on “Advanced Hemodynamics of Cardiogenic Shock, Pharmacologic and Mechanical Circulatory Support” at the 2024 Annual Meeting, presented by IARS and SOCCA. Using an example patient in postcardiotomy […]
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