Autor: Muhammad B. Rafique, MD, FASA ASA Monitor December 2024, Vol. 88, 13–14. He was a brilliant anesthesiologist at the top of his career when, one day, he could not intubate a neonate and was worried. The next day, his family thought he did not look well and took him to the emergency room. A CT […]
Read MoreWe are seeking a dedicated anesthesiologist to join our all-anesthesiologist group. Our team will consist of 4 full-time providers and 1 for vacation relief, managing 3 operating rooms. Position Highlights: Zero call for 3 weeks, followed by 1 week of call without daytime work only call after 7 PM therefore you may not work the […]
Read MoreAutors: Matthew K. Whalin, MD, PhD et al ASA Monitor November 2024, Vol. 88, 1–4. Stroke is a national and global issue – compounded by an aging patient population with progressive comorbidities such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, heart disease, and cardiac arrhythmias. Almost 800,000 people suffer acute stroke each year in the United States (Circulation 2023;147:e93-621). Many […]
Read MoreInhibition of IL-11 signalling extends mammalian healthspan and lifespan. Nature 2024; 632:157–65. PMID: 39020175. Author: Beatrice Beck-Schimmer, M.D. Anesthesiology December 2024, Vol. 141, A13–A15. The cell signaling pathways ERK, AMPK, and mTORC1 are well-known lifespan regulators in different species. In aging animals, these pathways play a crucial role in terms of activating hallmarks of aging such […]
Read MoreAuthors: Jason Sung Chi, MD et al ASA Monitor December 2024, Vol. 88, 20–21. Being involved in a medical malpractice claim is not an uncommon experience among the practicing physicians in the United States. The annual rate of paid malpractice claims across all specialties is 14.1 per 1,000 physician-years, while anesthesiologists have a lower rate of […]
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