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Author: Michael Walter Cardiovascular Business News Obese individuals are more likely to be hospitalized for COVID-19, according to new findings published in Circulation. Obesity was also linked to higher rates of in-hospital mortality and mechanical ventilation. The analysis included data from the American Heart Association’s COVID-19 Cardiovascular Disease Registry. More than 7,500 patients from 88 different U.S. […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Ing, Caleb MD, MS et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: September 2020 – Volume 131 – Issue 3 – p 723-733 BACKGROUND: Some recent clinical studies have found that early childhood exposure to anesthesia is associated with increased risks of behavioral deficits and clinical diagnoses of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). While diagnoses in claims […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Bellomy, Melissa L. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: July 2020 BACKGROUND: Bleeding and venous thromboembolic disease are considered important sources of postoperative morbidity and mortality. Clinically, treatment of these 2 disorders is often competing. We sought to better understand the relative contributions of bleeding and venous thromboembolic disease to postoperative attributable mortality in […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: DelPizzo, Kathryn MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: July 2020 BACKGROUND: Although surgery represents the only definitive treatment for congenital scoliosis, comprehensive information regarding trends in perioperative complications, particularly in the pediatric setting, is lacking. We sought to identify trends in and factors associated with perioperative complications following pediatric scoliosis surgery. METHODS: In this […]
Read MoreAuthor: Michael Walter Cardiovascular Business News Researchers think they’ve determined why blood clots keep causing so many issues for hospitalized COVID-19 patients, sharing their findings in Science Translational Medicine. The team’s theory? Antibodies in the blood cause the clots by attacking the patient’s cells, similar to what happens to individuals with antiphospholipid syndrome. “In patients with […]
Read MoreAuthor: Angie Stewart ASC Review A high-profile medical malpractice lawsuit against an anesthesiologist, Hackensack (N.J.) Anesthesiology Associates and the John Theurer Cancer Center in Hackensack was settled for $5.5 million, TAP into Westfield reported on Nov. 11. The entities and anesthesiologist were sued in July 2019 by the fiance of Derrick Nelson, EdD, a high school […]
Read MoreThis has nothing to do with anesthesia however we want our readers to be healthy so I wanted to share it. Author: Michael Walter Cardiovascular Business News Strokes are the world’s leading cause of disability, according to the American Stroke Association (ASA), but as many as 80% could be prevented altogether. How can people fight […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Matchett, Gerald MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: August 2020 – Volume 131 – Issue 2 – p 544-554 BACKGROUND: Endotracheal tubes (ETTs) are commonly secured with tape to prevent undesirable tube migration. Many methods of taping have been described, although little has been published comparing various methods of taping to one another. In […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Hayes, Jason A. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: July 2020 BACKGROUND: Drugs such as propofol and ketamine are used alone or in combination to provide sedation for medical procedures in children. The purpose of this systematic review was to compare the safety and effectiveness of propofol and ketamine to other drug regimens. METHODS: […]
Read MoreAuthor: Aaron Kandola Lower back problems are very common. They can cause a constant dull ache or a sudden sharp pain. Lower back pain has a variety of possible causes, which range from poor posture to underlying medical conditions. However, certain stretches may help by relieving pain and improving flexibility. In this article, we discuss […]
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