Author: Michael Vlessides Anesthesiology News A successful outpatient total joint arthroplasty program with minimal readmissions is feasible in carefully selected patients, according to a team of researchers. As explained by Andre P. Boezaart, MD, PhD, a professor of anesthesiology and orthopedic surgery at the University of Florida, in Gainesville, the linchpin in the program’s success […]
Read MoreAuthors: Matthew A. Levin, MD et al Anesthesiology News The 2019 annual meeting of the Society for Technology in Anesthesia (STA) took place this past January at the Four Seasons Resort in Scottsdale, Ariz. Clinicians and industry members came together for four days to learn about the latest technology innovations in our specialty. The theme […]
Read MoreAuthor: Naveed Saleh, MD, MS Anesthesiology News There is a current lack of standardized neuroprotective strategies during cardiac surgery, and this could affect postoperative neurologic outcomes. In research presented at the 2019 annual meeting of the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists (SCA), investigators cited high rates of neurologic injury and cognitive dysfunction as the impetus for […]
Read MoreAuthor: Ana Sandoiu Medical News Today A new study questions the notion that reexposure to chickenpox in adulthood completely prevents the development of herpes zoster, or shingles. The new findings show that while the risk drops significantly, full immunization is unlikely. As a result, the researchers call for a reappraisal of childhood vaccination policies. Herpes […]
Read MoreAuthor: Christina Frangou Anesthesiology News On Feb. 22, 2001, Cheryl Connors arrived for her shift as a pediatric nurse at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. The next 24 hours changed Ms. Connors and her colleagues forever. On that shift, an 18-month-old girl named Josie King, who was almost ready to go home after treatment for […]
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