<ѻý>What the Matthew Perry Tragedy Reminds Us About Ketamine Useѻý> We must develop multi-disciplinary safety standards for ketamine clinics Aug 29, 2024
<ѻý>Liveyon CEO Convicted in Stem Cell Scheme That Sickened Manyѻý> 20 patients became ill after receiving contaminated umbilical cord stem cell products Aug 28, 2024
<ѻý>Make the Diagnosis: Can You Diagnose This Painful, Tingling Lesion?ѻý> A 55-year-old man visited his doctor for a growth that developed on his right leg, at the site of previous surgery, 2 months prior. Can you diagnose the patient? Aug 20, 2024
<ѻý>I've Seen the Extreme Pain of IUD Insertionѻý> CDC's new guidance is a good first step, but more is needed to acknowledge women's pain Aug 15, 2024
<ѻý>Two Doctors Charged in Connection With Matthew Perry's Deathѻý> Ketamine in actor's blood was in the range used for general anesthesia during surgery Aug 15, 2024
<ѻý>Helpful, Harmful, or Illegal: Can Your Patients Really Record You?ѻý> The pros and cons of recording doctors Aug 09, 2024
<ѻý>Thousands of Oregon Hospital Patients May Have Been Exposed to Infectious Diseasesѻý> An anesthesiologist may not have followed infection control practices Jul 12, 2024
<ѻý>Pain Doesn't Belong on a Scale of Zero to 10ѻý> The real answer is long, complicated, and not measurable in this one-dimensional way Jul 02, 2024
<ѻý>Nurse Anesthetists Fire Back at Scope-of-Practice Citationsѻý> CRNAs in California argue "Immediate Jeopardy" citations have it wrong Jul 01, 2024
<ѻý>Seeking Justice for Victims of the Opioid Epidemicѻý> The next move is up to the Sacklers Jun 28, 2024
<ѻý>Supreme Court Rejects Purdue Pharma Settlement That Shielded Sacklersѻý> In a 5-4 decision, justices blocked an agreement with victims and state and local governments Jun 27, 2024
<ѻý>Nurse Charged With Stealing Fentanyl, Replacing IV Drips With Tap Waterѻý> Many of the patients developed serious infections, and 16 died Jun 18, 2024
<ѻý>I Tried to Protect My Mother From Dying in Pain. The Law Robbed Her of That Dignity.ѻý> It's time to clear the roadblocks to Medical Aid in Dying in the U.S. Jun 16, 2024
<ѻý>Repeat Anesthesia in Kids With Cystic Fibrosis Didn't Lead to Neurobehavioral Harmsѻý> Repeated BAL-directed therapy with general anesthesia at young ages safer than once believed? Jun 11, 2024
<ѻý>Dreaming Under Anesthesia?ѻý> Max Feinstein, MD, on studies looking at dreams under anesthesia Jun 06, 2024
<ѻý>Hospital Waterbirth Tied to Less Pain, Increased Patient Satisfactionѻý> Ongoing trial tests giving birth in a filled inflatable tub versus land birth May 18, 2024
<ѻý>Fraudulent Practices Abound in Post-Accident Healthcareѻý> These costs often fall unfairly on patients and insurance providers May 09, 2024
<ѻý>What if States Paid People to Stop Using Drugs and Smoking?ѻý> This underutilized strategy has proven effective May 04, 2024
<ѻý>Strict Fasting Window May Be Unwarranted Before Cardiac Cathѻý> Trial shows improved patient satisfaction with no aspiration or excess safety events May 03, 2024
<ѻý>Narcan May Have Moved Over-the-Counter, but It’s Still Underutilizedѻý> The potential of this lifesaving medicine will only be achieved if it is truly accessible to all May 01, 2024
<ѻý>The Most Intimidating Test I've Ever Taken: The Anesthesia Oral Boardsѻý> Max Feinstein, MD, on his experience and tips for those about to take the boards Apr 24, 2024
<ѻý>Ozempic Hiatus Before Surgery: Is a Weeklong Pause Really Needed?ѻý> Incidence of respiratory complications similar to other antidiabetic agents, claims data suggest Apr 22, 2024
<ѻý>Deeper Sedation During Colonoscopy Linked to Improved Detection of Serrated Polypsѻý> Propofol boosts serrated polyp detection by 50%, little difference for all neoplasia, adenomas Apr 17, 2024
<ѻý>Anesthesiologist Convicted; Oldest Conjoined Twins Die; 'Donald Trump Did This'ѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻý staff Apr 15, 2024
<ѻý>Anesthesiologist Convicted of Tampering With IV Bags Linked to Deathѻý> Actions also caused cardiac emergencies for several patients, said federal prosecutors Apr 15, 2024
<ѻý>No, a Jail Is Not an Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Facilityѻý> How local jails ignore medical guidelines and contribute to the overdose crisis Apr 09, 2024
<ѻý>A Few Phrases I Never Say to Patientsѻý> Preparing patients for pain is an art that's often botched Apr 09, 2024
<ѻý>Condemned Inmate Could Face 'Surgery Without Anesthesia,' Lawyers Sayѻý> Procedure involves incision that could be several inches wide and several inches deep Apr 05, 2024
<ѻý>What Exactly Is an Anesthesia 'Cocktail'?ѻý> An overview of the drugs that put patients under Apr 04, 2024
<ѻý>GLP-1 Users May Have Increased Endoscopy-Related Aspiration Pneumonia Riskѻý> Overall incidence is still low, however Apr 01, 2024
<ѻý>More Than 'Just a Pinch'? Patients Film Their Expressions Getting IUDsѻý> Doctors note there aren't clear guidelines for managing pain or discomfort during IUD insertion Mar 28, 2024
<ѻý>FDA Questioned on Elon Musk's Neuralink; OTC Pain Relief Warning; Easter Egg Safetyѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻý staff Mar 27, 2024
<ѻý>Use of Video Laryngoscopy Reduced Endotracheal Intubation Attemptsѻý> Video laryngoscopy also led to fewer intubation failures, injuries versus direct laryngoscopy Mar 18, 2024
<ѻý>One-Week GLP-1 Agonist Hold Not Enough Before Anesthesia?ѻý> Even following this rule, increased residual gastric content still prevalent Mar 07, 2024
<ѻý>Three-Drug Combo Wins for Opioid-Sparing Pain Relief After Hip Replacementѻý> Less morphine needed with multiple analgesics Mar 07, 2024
<ѻý>Esketamine After C-Section Eased Postpartum Depression Symptomsѻý> Symptoms were reduced a week after delivery, but effects faded rapidly Mar 06, 2024
<ѻý>Seniors, Doctors at Odds on Opioid Risks and 'Deprescribing'ѻý> Conversations between primary care physicians and older patients often "challenging" Mar 06, 2024
<ѻý>AAAAI Roundup: Perioperative Assessment of Antibiotic Allergy With a Mobile Appѻý> Plus, other selected poster presentations from the allergy meeting Mar 04, 2024
<ѻý>Why Patients Need to Come Clean About Cannabis to Their Anesthesiologistѻý> If they don't, things could get complicated Feb 22, 2024
<ѻý>Palliative Care Has a Branding Problemѻý> Changing how it's perceived can break down silos Feb 22, 2024