A new test developed by researchers can detect infection with COVID-19 in 30-45 min in urine, blood and saliva. The standard test that has been used for confirming infection with SARS-CoV-2 to date is quantitative reverse transcription (qRT) PCR—a commonly used lab technique, but one that requires expensive equipment and experienced users to perform. Although […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Qin, Caroline X. BS et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: April 16, 2020 BACKGROUND: Patients requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support are critically ill and have substantial transfusion requirements, which convey both risks and benefits. A retrospective analysis was conducted to assess the association between blood component administration and adverse outcomes in adult, pediatric, and […]
Read MoreAUTHOR: Boggs, Steven D. MD, MBA Anesthesia & Analgesia: July 2020 – Volume 131 – Issue 1 – p e43 To the Editor Mascha et al1 have made a very valuable contribution for those of us trying to determine optimal intensive care unit (ICU) staffing systems as a consequence of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. […]
Read MoreAuthor: Michael Walter Cardiovascular Business News Protamine administration during transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is associated with a significant reduction in life-threatening and major bleeding complications, according to new findings published in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions. “During the past decade, technical and clinical advances have been achieved in the field of interventional aortic valve therapy, overcoming […]
Read MoreI wanted to share this because many of our readers have diabetes. MedicalNewsToday Scientists have recently found that mice with diabetes that received treatment with a vitamin A analog had significantly improved eyesight. New research has shown that a single dose of the chromophore 9-cis-retinal, an analog of vitamin A, can significantly improve reduced visual […]
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