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ASA Monitor June 2024, Vol. 88, 6. Which of the following is MOST likely to be associated with an increased risk for postoperative urinary retention (POUR)? (A) Decreased intraoperative fluids (B) Male sex (C) Gynecologic surgery POUR is a common postsurgical complication. Depending on multiple interacting factors, the incidence ranges from 5%-70% (Table). Interdependence between risk […]
Read MoreInjectable approved to reduce liver fat content A National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded study revealed that a weekly injection of semaglutide is safe and reduces liver fat by 31% in individuals with HIV and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). MASLD, previously known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, is a common chronic liver disease associated […]
Read MoreOver-the-counter glucose monitor expands access to diabetes care In March, the FDA approved the Dexcom Stelo Glucose Biosensor System, the first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor (CGM). This integrated CGM is for adults 18 and older who don’t use insulin, including those managing diabetes with oral medications or nondiabetics seeking to understand the effects of diet […]
Read MoreAuthor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review The COVID-19 pandemic and the Change Healthcare cyberattack are just two of the budgetary challenges facing anesthesia providers, according to a post by medical revenue cycle management group Coronis Health. Anesthesia practices have had to focus on cost management as revenue generation has become more challenging. Here are five notes […]
Read MoreAuthor: Paige Haeffele Becker’s ASC Review There are distinct differences between ASCs and hospital outpatient departments, and ASCs can leverage their benefits to recruit new staff. Becker’s connected with Allison Griffin, administrator at the Urology Surgery Center in Savannah, Ga., to see what unique opportunities ASCs offer to healthcare workers. Question: What are the perks of […]
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