Delayed Intubation and Mortality in COVID-19 Respiratory Failure Delayed Intubation and Mortality in COVID-19 Respiratory Failure
Among patients with ARF due to COVID-19 pneumonia treated with HFNC but subsequently intubated, intubation delayed beyond 24 hours was associated with increased mortality, according to this study.BMC Anesthesiology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - September 7, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Anesthesiology Journal Article Source Type: news
Wegovy weight loss drug: UK's National Health Service gets limited supply
Wegovy, manufactured by Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk, is a popular new weight loss drug. The weight loss drug Wegovy is now available for patients in the United Kingdom despite its limited supply. The drug will be prescribed to patients undergoing weight loss management treatment…#danish #novonordisk #unitedkingdom #nhs #departmentofhealth #wegovy #douglastwenefour #anaesthesia (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - September 4, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Platelet to Albumin Ratio for Predicting pAKI in the ICU Platelet to Albumin Ratio for Predicting pAKI in the ICU
This study investigated whether the platelet to albumin ratio might be a useful biomarker in early identification of persistent acute kidney injury in patients admitted to the intensive care unit.BMC Anesthesiology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - August 31, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Anesthesiology Journal Article Source Type: news
Pfizer To Restart Production At Damaged North Carolina Facility In Q4
By Kate Magill of Manufacturing Drive, Pfizer plans to restart production at its damaged Rocky Mount, North Carolina manufacturing site by Q4 of this year, the company announced Monday. The drugmaker reopened the site on Aug. 7…#katemagill #manufacturingdrive #pfizer #rockymount #northcarolina #incomingmaterials #chemical #anesthesia #tylerdurden (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - August 31, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Anesthesiologists' Role in Promoting Equitable Health Care Anesthesiologists' Role in Promoting Equitable Health Care
In this editorial, the author explores how anesthesiologists can advance the cause of health equity.Anesthesiology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - August 30, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Anesthesiology Journal Article Source Type: news
NT-proBNP Level in Preoperative Cardiovascular Risk Assessment NT-proBNP Level in Preoperative Cardiovascular Risk Assessment
Might NT-proBNP be a more accurate and cost-effective alternative to myocardial perfusion scan for predicting postoperative cardiovascular complications in non-cardiac surgery?BMC Anesthesiology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - August 24, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Anesthesiology Journal Article Source Type: news
August 2023 Newsletter: Six AI Themes to Consider
One of the big trends in markets throughout 2023 has been artificial intelligence, or AI. I tend to avoid jumping into crowded themes (sometimes to my benefit, sometimes to my detriment), so AI is not something I have written much about publicly. I prefer to absorb new trends for a while and think…#brokenmoney #amazon #bladerunner #anesthesia #concorde #adobephotoshop #photoshop #nvidia #nvda #nteasy (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - August 23, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Meet the remarkable surgeons behind UK's first womb transplant
The intricate surgery, completed in February at the Churchill hospital in Oxford, was made possible by a team of eight surgeons, two anaesthetists, ten theatre staff, plus ten or so nurses. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - August 23, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
No AI Can Learn the Art of Medicine
A 49-year-old female notices new-onset vaginal bleeding over the past several days. She becomes concerned and seeks advice from her long-time family physician. When she calls, she is surprised to hear responses from an artificial intelligence (AI) platform. The longtime secretary, who knew her well and would quickly arrange appointments or connect her with the doctor, has been replaced by this expensive new AI-based system. The call begins with an extensive library of prompts. When she presses 0 to speak with a human, she is told the next available appointment is in nine weeks. She hangs up and redials to discuss her probl...
Source: TIME: Health - August 23, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Robert Glatter, Peter Papadakos, and Yash Shah Tags: Uncategorized freelance Source Type: news
The Largest Battles of the Civil War
Two recent surveys – one from the The Economist and YouGov and the other from the medical research distributor medRvix – suggest that as many as four in ten Americans believe a civil war in this country is at least somewhat likely within the next decade. The results come amid a widespread and…#economist #yougov #republicans #donaldtrump #anesthesia #civilwar #tempo #battleofgettysburg #pennsylvania #confederate (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - August 19, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Benzodiazepines for Preoperative Anxiolysis in Older Patients Benzodiazepines for Preoperative Anxiolysis in Older Patients
Should benzodiazepines be administered to older patients to decrease preoperative anxiety? Are there effective alternatives? This pro-con debate details the risks versus the benefits.Anesthesia & Analgesia (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - August 18, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Anesthesiology Journal Article Source Type: news
Esketamine for Sedation Among Patients Undergoing GI Endoscopy Esketamine for Sedation Among Patients Undergoing GI Endoscopy
This review aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of esketamine as an adjunct to propofol for sedation during endoscopic procedures.BMC Anesthesiology (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - August 17, 2023 Category: Surgery Tags: Gastroenterology Journal Article Source Type: news
Recombinant Activated Factor VII for Cardiac Surgical Bleeding Recombinant Activated Factor VII for Cardiac Surgical Bleeding
Is there a place for recombinant activated factor VII in cardiac surgery? Review its history, mechanism, and recommendations on its use in cardiac surgical bleeding in this article.Anesthesiology (Source: Medscape Transplantation Headlines)
Source: Medscape Transplantation Headlines - August 16, 2023 Category: Transplant Surgery Tags: Cardiology Journal Article Source Type: news
Up to $15,000 in Grants for Johns Hopkins Nurses
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Source: Johns Hopkins University and Health Systems Archive - August 15, 2023 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Use of sedation techniques lessens slightly in pediatric CT, MRI
The overall use of sedation and anesthesia has decreased for CT and MRI exam...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading:
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ISMRM: Caution needed to ensure safety of pediatric MRI exams (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - August 15, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
