Authors: Julian F. Daza, M.D. et al Anesthesiology October 2023. To the Editor: Postoperative functional impairment is a patient-centered outcome associated with important sequelae such as poor quality of life yet its impact on healthcare expenditure is poorly understood. Such data could shed light on the potential cost savings of interventions that support patients either […]
Read MoreAuthors: Franchesca Arias, PhD et al ASA Monitor November 2023, Vol. 87, 1–6. Since the Roman times, the idea of Pietas – loosely defined as duty, loyalty, or devotion to one’s ancestors or parents – was expressed as an important virtue (asamonitor.pub/487Mxxt). In Asian traditions, filial piety – defined as exhibiting proper love and respect towards one’s parent or elders […]
Read MoreAuthor: Crystal C. Wright, MD, FASA ASA Monitor November 2023, Vol. 87, 12. Last year, amid the joyous celebrations of two weddings, I had a profound realization that the younger generation, commonly known as “millennials,” holds a sentiment deeply rooted in their mindset. These individuals, burgeoning with the promise of tomorrow, radiate a compelling desire to […]
Read MoreAuthors: Kumar G. Belani, MBBS, MS, FACA, FAAP, SAMBA-F; Ronald G. Pearl, MD, PhD, FASA, FCCM ASA Monitor November 2023, Vol. 87, 19. I view it [AI] as the most profound technology humanity will ever work on …. If you think about fire, electricity or the internet, it’s like that but I think even more profound. […]
Read MoreAuthors: Zachary Deutch, MD, FASA; Russ Armistead, MBA ASA Monitor November 2023, Vol. 87, 10–11. Behind every successful leader is a great support network! Pictured are members of the Armistead family cheering on the Wake Forest football team. Left to right: Mr. Armistead’s wife, daughter, granddaughter, son-in-law, and grandson. Many ASA members have interacted with members […]
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