<ѻý>Ventilator Settings Linked to Success of Catheter Ablation for Afibѻý> Low tidal volumes associated with improved 12-month clinical outcomes Jun 22, 2023
<ѻý>Gabapentinoid, Opioid Prescriptions Rose in Older Patients After Surgeryѻý> Almost all procedures had an increase in both types of prescribing, Medicare data showed Jun 16, 2023
<ѻý>New AMA President Urges More Action on Substance Use Disorder, Mental Illnessѻý> Jesse Ehrenfeld is the association's first openly gay person in the job Jun 14, 2023
<ѻý>'If the Narcan Isn't Working, Give More' and Other Myths About Naloxone Useѻý> In non-responsive patients, think polysubstance use, says addiction treatment expert Kelly Ramsey Jun 02, 2023
<ѻý>Chronic Pain Detected in the Brain for the First Timeѻý> Real-world signals were seen mostly in the orbitofrontal cortex May 22, 2023
<ѻý>$15K Surgery Shakedown? Med School Dean's Twitter Snafu; Lethal Injection 'Expert'ѻý> This past week in healthcare investigations May 03, 2023
<ѻý>Doctor's Ashes Launched Into Spaceѻý> John Darby, MD, had a lifelong love of aviation, aerospace, and astronomy Apr 19, 2023
<ѻý>FDA Mulling Trial Design Issues for Long-Term Opioids in Chronic Painѻý> Agency advisors will consider pros, cons of an enriched enrollment randomized withdrawal design Apr 17, 2023
<ѻý>Bears and Blood Clots; Acquitted Husel Sues for $20M; Church Fined Over COVID Rulesѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻý staff Apr 14, 2023
<ѻý>Chronic Pain Affects 21% of Americans, CDC Reportsѻý> Nearly 7% have pain severe enough to restrict daily activities Apr 13, 2023
<ѻý>What Makes Brazilian Butt Lifts So Deadly?ѻý> South Florida deaths show why the BBL is the "most dangerous aesthetic procedure ever performed" Apr 11, 2023
<ѻý>Local Anesthesia Before Breast Cancer Surgery Improves OS in Randomized Trialѻý> Intervention is inexpensive, easy to implement, researchers say Apr 07, 2023
<ѻý>Patient on Fire!ѻý> YouTuber Max Feinstein, MD, on how to stop and prevent this anesthesia emergency in the OR Apr 07, 2023
<ѻý>Mail-Back Envelopes Will Be Dispensed With Outpatient Opioid Scriptsѻý> Strategy will provide another option to dispose of unneeded medications, FDA says Apr 03, 2023
<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>Study Renews Debate on Timing of Surgery After COVID Infectionѻý> In VA cohort, no higher risk for adverse postoperative outcomes seen within 60 days of infection Mar 28, 2023
<ѻý>Less Abuse With Extended-Release Oxycodone, Poison Center Data Suggestѻý> Percentage involving severe medical outcomes also lowest 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>Use of EMR Directive Tied to Reduced Opioid Prescribing After Spine Surgeryѻý> Small study shows drop in average number of pills at discharge 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>FDA Mandate on Acetaminophen-Opioid Combinations Appeared Effectiveѻý> Hospitalizations for liver toxicity declined after FDA limited acetaminophen dose Mar 07, 2023
<ѻý>Why Are ORs So Cold? (It's Not What You Thought)ѻý> Cool facts from YouTuber Max Feinstein, MD Feb 16, 2023
<ѻý>Proposed User Instructions for OTC Narcan Has FDA Concernedѻý> In emergency setting, proper use and administration by consumer is "essential," says agency staff Feb 14, 2023
<ѻý>Buprenorphine for Chronic Pain, Not Full Agonist Opioids, New VA Guidance Saysѻý> Unintended consequences of the recommendation need to be evaluated, experts maintain Feb 13, 2023
<ѻý>The Wild West of Non-Operating Room Anesthesiaѻý> Preserving patient safety is essential Feb 11, 2023
<ѻý>Doc Delivered Deadly Epidural; Hotze's Conspiracy Theory; Docs Slam Wegovy Storyѻý> This past week in healthcare investigations Jan 25, 2023
<ѻý>When Surgeons Clamp Down on Opioids After Cardiac Operationsѻý> Pain control feasible even when dropping to zero opioids Jan 22, 2023
<ѻý>The Unfulfilled Promise of Cannabis for Cancer-Related Symptomsѻý> Medical cannabis is currently too far removed from the standards of medical practice Jan 14, 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>Legal Loophole Lets Faulty Devices Maintain Their Legacyѻý> Harlan Krumholz on how devices subject to Class I recalls are used as predicates for new devices Jan 11, 2023 video
<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>The X Waiver Is Officially Deadѻý> But now, doctors will have to take substance use disorder training to get their DEA license Jan 05, 2023
<ѻý>Less Restrictive Pre-Surgical Fasting Guidelines Supported by Studyѻý> Allowing fluid intake closer to procedure increased patient well-being Jan 05, 2023
<ѻý>CDC's Updated Opioid Guidelines Are Necessary, but Not Sufficientѻý> Additional steps are needed to calibrate opioid access and undo harm Nov 18, 2022
<ѻý>Pain: The Great Motivatorѻý> Beth Darnall and Sean Mackey discuss behavioral health therapies for chronic pain management Nov 15, 2022 video
<ѻý>CDC Just Changed Its Opioid Prescribing Guidelines. Here's What to Know.ѻý> Guidance covers acute, subacute, and chronic pain and replaces 2016 guidelines Nov 03, 2022
<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>Beware When Anesthesia in the ICU Runs Afoul of the Lawѻý> Certain procedural sedation practices for the critically ill are technically illegal Oct 26, 2022
<ѻý>Children's Strange Behaviors After Anesthesia Reassuringly Short-Livedѻý> Study shows kids were behaving normally 3 months after experiencing emergence delirium Oct 26, 2022