Racial Disparities in Compensation Among US Anesthesiologists Racial Disparities in Compensation Among US Anesthesiologists
This national survey revealed a significant pay disparity associated with race and ethnicity among anesthesiologists in the U.S.Anesthesia & Analgesia (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - August 4, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Anesthesiology Journal Article Source Type: news
Alcohol Consumption and Postoperative Delirium in the Elderly Alcohol Consumption and Postoperative Delirium in the Elderly
Is alcohol consumption a risk factor for postoperative delirium in the elderly?BMC Anesthesiology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - August 3, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Anesthesiology Journal Article Source Type: news
3M sells anesthetic products business to Pierrel for $70M
3M Co. said Tuesday it has sold a portion of its dental local anesthetic portfolio, which was sold mostly in Europe and Asia, to Pierrel S.p.A. of Italy, in a $70 million deal. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - August 2, 2023 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Mark Reilly Source Type: news
Best Practice Alerts: An Efficient Method for Safer Prescribing? Best Practice Alerts: An Efficient Method for Safer Prescribing?
A recent study evaluated the use of an opioid prescribing best practice alert in the EHR of a large hospital system. Did it have a significant impact on postdischarge opioid prescribing?Anesthesiology (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - August 2, 2023 Category: Surgery Tags: Anesthesiology Journal Article Source Type: news
Recovery of Driving Skills After Propofol Sedation for Endoscopy Recovery of Driving Skills After Propofol Sedation for Endoscopy
This study suggests that current recommendations of 24 hours are unnecessarily restrictive.BMC Anesthesiology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - July 27, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Anesthesiology Journal Article Source Type: news
Ozempic Users Report Stomach Paralysis from Weight Loss Drug: ‘So Much Hell’
Ever since Ozempic was first released to the public in 2018, the diabetic injectable has become a fan favorite for patients — even those without diabetes — to lose weight. Others in its drug class like Wegovy, have also seen a surge in demand, one so high that the Food and Drug Administration has…#fda #joanieknight #angie #emilywright #wegovyandozempic #ozempic #brendaallen #dallas #ozempicwegovy #anesthesia (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - July 26, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Pfizer: Some drug shortages possible due to tornado damage
More than 30 drugs could experience supply chain disruptions due to the tornado that damaged Pfizer’s plant in North Carolina, the company warned hospitals. In a letter sent to its hospital customers last Friday, Pfizer said it identified about 65 formulations of those drugs that could experience…#pfizer #northcarolina #rockymount #anesthesia #ef3 (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - July 25, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Abandoned dog anesthetized to shave " extremely matted " fur left for years
An "extremely matted" dog has been transformed after having her first haircut in two years, according to a pet charity. Shih tzu Pepper was found in "such a state" under a bush in Liverpool, in the northwest of England, that she was taken to a local vet on July 12. The dog had been left without…#shihtzupepper #liverpool #nadinepengilly #pepper #rspca #aspca (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - July 25, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Supply of Some Pfizer Drugs May Be Disrupted After Tornado Supply of Some Pfizer Drugs May Be Disrupted After Tornado
The drugmaker said over 30 drugs, including injections of painkiller fentanyl and anesthetic lidocaine, may see supply disruption after a tornado destroyed a warehouse at its Rocky Mount, North Carolina, plant last week.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - July 25, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hospital Medicine News Source Type: news
Pfizer says supply of some drugs may be disrupted after NC tornado
Drugmaker Pfizer Inc said over 30 drugs, including injections of painkiller fentanyl and anesthetic lidocaine, may see supply disruption after a tornado destroyed a warehouse at its Rocky Mount, North Carolina, plant last week. The company sent a letter late last week to its hospital customers…#drugmakerpfizerinc #rockymount #northcarolina #pfizer #albertbourla #anesthesia #michaelganio (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - July 24, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Initiating Patient-Controlled Epidural in OR Beneficial for Pain Control
MONDAY, July 24, 2023 -- Initiating patient-controlled epidural anesthesia (PCEA) infusion in the operating room (OR) may improve pain control, according to a study presented at the annual American Society of Anesthesiologists Anesthesia Quality and... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - July 24, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Use of Manometer Can Reduce Endotracheal Tube Cuff Overinflation
MONDAY, July 24, 2023 -- Provider education on use of endotracheal tube (ETT) cuff overinflation can reduce overinflation and related complications, according to a study presented at the annual American Society of Anesthesiologists Anesthesia... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - July 24, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Kent man with depression calls for ketamine to be available on NHS
Ketamine is licensed to be used as an anaesthetic but has a reputation as an illegal party drug. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - July 24, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Tornado damage to North Carolina Pfizer plant unlikely to cause significant drug supply impacts, FDA says
The commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Friday that the agency does not expect any immediate significant impacts on supply following damage from a tornado to a large Pfizer facility in North Carolina on Wednesday. Dr. Robert Califf said in a statement he shared to social…#northcarolina #robertcaliff #rockymount #pfizer #fda #califf #ef3 #anesthesia #albertbourla (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - July 22, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Pfizer says tornado significantly damaged warehouse storing drugs and raw materials
Pharmaceutical manufacturer Pfizer Inc. PFE, said Friday that most of the damage from Wednesday’s tornado that ripped through its Rocky Mount, N.C., manufacturing facility was to a warehouse area storing finished drugs, raw materials and packaging supplies. The 1.4-million-square-foot facility,…#pfizerinc #pfe #rockymount #pfizer #anesthesia #fda #crews #albertbourla #robertcaliff #americanredcross (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - July 22, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
