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 […]
Read MoreASA Monitor November 2023, Vol. 87, 36. Media highlights updated ASA, APSF recommendations for elective surgery after COVID-19 In June, Becker’s and OR Manager reported on guidance from ASA and the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF) on the timing of elective surgery and anesthesia after COVID-19 infection. In July, an Outpatient Surgery Magazine article featured ASA […]
Read MoreAuthor: Pamela Schumacher, MSC, CCMP ASA Monitor November 2023, Vol. 87, 31. In 2023, more refugees and asylees arrived in the United States in the first nine months than any year since 2017 (asamonitor.pub/48hDgD8). Along with those fleeing war, crime, and persecution came numerous health needs and problems, including issues with providing dental anesthesia to refugee […]
Read MoreASA Monitor November 2023, Vol. 87, 36. Specialty’s expertise in treating chronic pain patients featured in the news In June, OR Manager interviewed David Dickerson, MD, chair of ASA’s Committee on Pain Medicine, about median arcuate ligament syndrome (MALS), a condition that causes chronic abdominal pain, typically after eating. “Many patients with MALS are not aware […]
Read MoreAuthor: Belinda Weber MedicalNewsToday There are numerous possible causes of lower back pain. In some cases, it may be due to a serious condition such as degenerative disk disease or cancer. Doctors can diagnose the cause of lower back pain and recommend treatments on the basis of the condition. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic […]
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