<ѻý>Cannabis Use Common in Post-Surgery Patients on Opioid Taperingѻý> More than half of patients in Hopkins' pain program had history of cannabis use Mar 28, 2023
<ѻý>Children Do Well With Fewer Opiates After Surgeryѻý> Hospital outcomes similar when reserving opiates for breakthrough pain Mar 27, 2023
<ѻý>Can the Surgicalist Model Solve OR Staffing Challenges?ѻý> New solutions are needed to address growing workforce shortages Mar 18, 2023
<ѻý>The Wild West of Non-Operating Room Anesthesiaѻý> Preserving patient safety is essential Feb 11, 2023
<ѻý>Involve Anesthesiologists in Procedural Suite Design?ѻý> Accommodating anesthesiologists' needs could make an impact on patient safety, experts say Jan 13, 2023
<ѻý>Anesthesia Outside of the OR: Cause for Patient Safety Concerns?ѻý> Studies have shown harms for non-OR anesthesia (NORA); experts say changes are needed Jan 13, 2023
<ѻý>More Evidence to Support Restrictive Opioid Prescribing After Cancer Surgeryѻý> Significant decreases in prescription days, doses, refill requests, with few patient complaints Jan 06, 2023
<ѻý>Pulse Oximeters Need to Work Better for Dark-Skinned Patients, FDA Panel Saysѻý> Warnings to patients and providers, improved accuracy needed, advisors say Nov 02, 2022
<ѻý>Outpatient Centers Cautiously Open Doors to Surgery for People With Cardiac Devicesѻý> Will those with CIEDs become regular patients at ambulatory surgery centers within a decade? Oct 25, 2022
<ѻý>Nerve-Freezing Technique Staves Off Post-Mastectomy Painѻý> Percutaneous cryoneurolysis improved analgesia in a pilot study Oct 24, 2022
<ѻý>Oxygen Concentration During Surgery: No Help for Post-Op Nausea, Vomitingѻý> "Any oxygen fraction between 30% and 80% is fine," presenter says Oct 23, 2022
<ѻý>Post-Op Pain Control More Challenging for Cannabis Usersѻý> Large study builds on the limited literature on cannabis and surgical outcomes Oct 22, 2022
<ѻý>It's High Time for Broader Access to Non-Opioid Pain Medicationѻý> Limited Medicare coverage poses barriers, but bipartisan legislation offers a solution Sep 22, 2022
<ѻý>Hospital, Contractor Battle Over Anesthesiology Staffѻý> Firm's alleged understaffing led hospital to "poach" its clinicians, lawsuits charge Aug 16, 2022
<ѻý>Understaffing in Anesthesiology Linked to Patient Deaths, Complicationsѻý> Higher morbidity, mortality rates tied to anesthesia docs covering 3 to 4 overlapping surgeries Jul 20, 2022
<ѻý>Patients Should Know Who's Operating, Surgeons Sayѻý> Doctors should disclose when trainees wield the knife, especially if they plan to leave the room Apr 05, 2022
<ѻý>Whistleblower Physician Killed in Plane Crash Ahead of Settlementѻý> Kathleen Hartney-Velazco, MD, and her company alleged improper arrangements at staffing firms Nov 11, 2021
<ѻý>Cesarean Deliveries Skyrocket in Pregnant Women With COVID-19ѻý> Nearly 60% of symptomatic patients required emergency care versus normal hospital rate of 2% Oct 13, 2021
<ѻý>Hospital Policy Slashes IV Acetaminophen Use for Tonsillectomyѻý> Standing orders for oral use led to better care, reduced cost, researchers said Oct 12, 2021
<ѻý>Spinal vs General Anesthesia in Hip Fracture Surgeries: It's a Drawѻý> Neither type led to better outcomes at 60 days, study finds Oct 12, 2021
<ѻý>COVID Conjures Up Mixed Feelings for Critical Care Anesthesiologistsѻý> Survey respondents cite burnout and stress, but also a sense of achievement Oct 11, 2021
<ѻý>Rebrand of Nurse Anesthetists Met With Criticism From Physician Groupѻý> The American Society of Anesthesiologists called the name change "medical title misappropriation" Aug 16, 2021
<ѻý>Improved Survival in Metastatic Uterine Cancer With Hysterectomy Plus Chemoѻý> Data extend surgery's advantage from locally advanced to distant metastases Jul 29, 2021
<ѻý>Gender Bias in the OR Is a Hazard to Patient Safetyѻý> Conflict and toxicity can make teams more prone to errors Jul 21, 2021
<ѻý>FDA Panel Nearly Unanimous on Liver Transplant Perfusion Deviceѻý> Thumbs up on safety and efficacy Jul 15, 2021
<ѻý>Vascular Function: Another Benefit of Bariatric Surgeryѻý> Macrovascular, microvascular gains accrue for nearly all patient groups Jul 12, 2021
<ѻý>Do 'Robots' Offer Any Clear Surgical Advantage?ѻý> Review says no, and Vinay Prasad believes it's a sobering reflection on medical technology Jun 28, 2021 video
<ѻý>Subsys Doc Gets 5 Years; Docs Take Billions From Device Makers; Child Abuse Lawѻý> This past week in healthcare investigations Jun 23, 2021
<ѻý>The Long Overdue Rise of Gender-Affirming Careѻý> Medicine is finally starting to catch up with the times, but there's a long way to go Jun 19, 2021
<ѻý>Does Grandma Need Surgery for That Broken Wrist?ѻý> Randomized trial findings should help in decision-making Jun 18, 2021
<ѻý>Investigation of Patient Death Finds Deficient Care at VA Hospitalѻý> Emergency department triage may have resulted in delay in care Jun 10, 2021
<ѻý>Fetal Surgery Boosts Survival for Babies With Severe Birth Defectѻý> Randomized trial confirms benefit of complex fetal procedure Jun 08, 2021
<ѻý>'A Quantum Leap Forward': Potential New Standard in High-Risk RCCѻý> Adjuvant immunotherapy led to 32% reduction in the risk of recurrence, positive trend in OS Jun 03, 2021
<ѻý>What Imaging Method Is Best in Primary Hyperparathyroidism?ѻý> One technique demonstrated highest sensitivity for identifying diseased glands Jun 03, 2021
<ѻý>Tofacitinib May Cut Colectomy Risk in Hospitalized, Severe UCѻý> Small study found that patients appeared to benefit from limited-duration high-intensity therapy Jun 01, 2021
<ѻý>Test Can Predict Death Risk With Adrenal Tumorsѻý> This can help guide need for surgical intervention, researcher says May 24, 2021
<ѻý>Here's Why This Doc Got a Third Vaccine Doseѻý> A transplant surgeon, a heart recipient himself, saw robust antibody response after third dose May 20, 2021
<ѻý>Op-Ed: 'Yes, I Am the Surgeon,' She Saidѻý> Growing recognition of women as surgeons starts with changes in healthcare systems May 19, 2021
<ѻý>How Did a Patient Survive a Decade With Metastatic RCC?ѻý> Surgery had beneficial role May 17, 2021
<ѻý>Adding GLP-1 Drug Makes Sleeve Gastroplasty a Diabetes Treatmentѻý> Endoscopic procedure could yield benefits now seen only with more invasive surgery May 14, 2021