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ASA: Hold GLP-1 Agonists Before Elective Surgery

Or else run the risk of aspirating under anesthesia due to delayed gastric emptying

Jun 30, 2023
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Ventilator Settings Linked to Success of Catheter Ablation for Afib

Low tidal volumes associated with improved 12-month clinical outcomes

Jun 22, 2023
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New AMA President Urges More Action on Substance Use Disorder, Mental Illness

Jesse Ehrenfeld is the association's first openly gay person in the job

Jun 14, 2023
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$15K Surgery Shakedown? Med School Dean's Twitter Snafu; Lethal Injection 'Expert'

This past week in healthcare investigations

May 03, 2023
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Doctor's Ashes Launched Into Space

John Darby, MD, had a lifelong love of aviation, aerospace, and astronomy

Apr 19, 2023
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What Makes Brazilian Butt Lifts So Deadly?

South Florida deaths show why the BBL is the "most dangerous aesthetic procedure ever performed"

Apr 11, 2023
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Local Anesthesia Before Breast Cancer Surgery Improves OS in Randomized Trial

Intervention is inexpensive, easy to implement, researchers say

Apr 07, 2023
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Patient on Fire!

YouTuber Max Feinstein, MD, on how to stop and prevent this anesthesia emergency in the OR

Apr 07, 2023
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Cannabis Use Common in Post-Surgery Patients on Opioid Tapering

More than half of patients in Hopkins' pain program had history of cannabis use

Mar 28, 2023
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Study Renews Debate on Timing of Surgery After COVID Infection

In VA cohort, no higher risk for adverse postoperative outcomes seen within 60 days of infection

Mar 28, 2023
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Children Do Well With Fewer Opiates After Surgery

Hospital outcomes similar when reserving opiates for breakthrough pain

Mar 27, 2023
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Opinion
The No Surprises Act: Debunking the Myths

Misinterpretation could influence the implementation of the law

Mar 21, 2023
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Can the Surgicalist Model Solve OR Staffing Challenges?

New solutions are needed to address growing workforce shortages

Mar 18, 2023
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Why Are ORs So Cold? (It's Not What You Thought)

Cool facts from YouTuber Max Feinstein, MD

Feb 16, 2023
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