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Uncategorized Published - 24 March, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Examining the Impact of Age on Perioperative Inflammatory Biomarkers

AUTHORS: Patel, Abhilasha MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: April 2022 – Volume 134 – Issue 4 – p 751-764 BACKGROUND:  Dysregulation of immune responses to surgical stress in older patients and those with frailty may manifest as differences in inflammatory biomarkers. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to examine differences in perioperative inflammatory biomarkers […]

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Uncategorized Published - 24 March, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Hydroxyethyl Starch for Fluid Management in Patients Undergoing Major Abdominal Surgery

AUTHORS: Pensier, Joris MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: April 2022 – Volume 134 – Issue 4 – p 686-695 BACKGROUND: In critically ill patients, warnings about a risk of death and acute kidney injury (AKI) with hydroxyethyl starch (HES) solutions have been raised. However, HES solutions may yet have a role to play in major […]

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Uncategorized Published - 24 March, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
TAVR associated with lower healthcare costs than surgery

Author: Michael Walter Cardiovascular Business The Edwards Lifesciences Sapien transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) device in a heart model used to show patients how the device works. Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is associated with lower healthcare costs after one year than surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR), according to a new analysis published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions.[1] […]

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Uncategorized Published - 24 March, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthetic Management and Outcomes of Patients With Epidermolysis Bullosa

AUTHORS: Brooks Peterson, Melissa MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: April 2022 – Volume 134 – Issue 4 – p 810-821 BACKGROUND:  Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a group of rare epithelial disorders caused by abnormal or absent structural proteins at the epidermal-dermal junction. As a result, patients experience blisters and wounds from mild shearing forces. Some […]

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Uncategorized Published - 24 March, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Frequent Use of Over-the-Counter Analgesics Associated With Increased Risk of Tinnitus

This is for our readers who treat chronic pain patients DG News Frequent use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or acetaminophen or regular use of COX-2 inhibitors was associated with an almost 20% higher risk of tinnitus, according to a study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine. Frequent use of moderate-dose aspirin was associated […]

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