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Uncategorized Published - 13 July, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Trends

Trends Doxycycline reduces sexually transmitted infections by two-thirds A study funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) of men who have sex with men and transgender women found the oral antibiotic doxycycline prevented the acquisition of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) when taken within 72 hours of having condomless sex. The post-exposure […]

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Uncategorized Published - 13 July, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Professional Development: Where Do I Start?

James L. Hill, Jr., MD, MBA, CPE, FASA, FACHE et al  ASA Monitor July 2023, Vol. 87, 16–18. Physicians know the sacrifice and devotion needed to excel during college, medical school, and residency. While the path to becoming a physician is defined, the career journey after completing graduate medical education can become unclear. Professional development supplies […]

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Uncategorized Published - 13 July, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Trends and In-Hospital Mortality for Perioperative Myocardial Infarction After the Introduction of a Diagnostic Code for Type 2 Myocardial Infarction in the United States Between 2016 and 2018

AUTHORS: Rubin, Daniel S. MD, MS et al Anesthesia & Analgesia February 16, 2023. BACKGROUND: The frequency of perioperative myocardial infarction has been declining; however, previous studies have only described type 1 myocardial infarctions. Here, we evaluate the overall frequency of myocardial infarction with the addition of an International Classification of Diseases 10th revision (ICD-10-CM) […]

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Uncategorized Published - 12 July, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
PACU Delirium in Older Adults: Is Aldrete Enough?

Authors: Julia Klein, MD et al  ASA Monitor July 2023, Vol. 87, 27–28. The PACU functions as a triage center where decisions are made as to whether the patient is ready for discharge, transfer to the floor, or whether continued ICU-level of care is needed. Although the 2013 ASA Practice Guidelines for Postanesthetic Care include mental […]

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Uncategorized Published - 12 July, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Increasing Physician Engagement: How to Be Compensated for Nonclinical Time

Authors: Jennifer J. Yuan, MD, MBA et al  ASA Monitor July 2023, Vol. 87, 21. Traditionally, a doctor’s role has been as a patient’s advocate, with a focus on medical care and clinical decision-making. To be an effective clinician, some believe that a physician should be separated from conflicting financial interests, and administrative management should be […]

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