Authors: Rong, Lisa Q. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: November 2019 – Volume 129 – Issue 5 – p e142-e145 This study evaluates the changes of oxygen saturation (Spo2) after intravenous administration of methylene blue in 103 patients undergoing open repair of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms. We found that Spo2 decreased by a median (interquartile range [IQR]) […]
Read MoreAuthors: M. Heesen et al Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia Highlights •After observed dural puncture, intrathecal catheter insertion has been advocated. •Conventional meta-analysis shows post-puncture headache and blood patches are reduced. •Trial-sequential analysis tests for the presence of firm evidence in meta-analyses. •Trial-sequential analysis reveals insufficient evidence for drawing firm conclusions. •We call for an evidence-based […]
Read MoreMedical News Today New research shows that levels of remnant particle cholesterol, also known as “ugly cholesterol,” in the blood are much higher than experts previously thought. This research explored the link between remnant cholesterol and cardiovascular disease and came to an alarming conclusion. Researchers from the University of Copenhagen and Copenhagen University Hospital in Denmark led […]
Read MoreMedical News Today A blood test can identify the protein that builds up in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s nearly 20 years before symptoms appear, a new study shows. The study found that the blood test was even more sensitive at detecting the buildup of beta-amyloid proteins in the brain than the current gold […]
Read MoreA new law in Colorado allows doctors to prescribe patients medical marijuana instead of traditionally prescribed opiates for any condition as the state seeks to battle the opiate addiction crisis. The law, which The Denver Post reported, allows patients to choose medical marijuana as an alternative prescription for any diagnosis that would normally result in a […]
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