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December 28, 2023

Bradycardia during General Anesthesia

Intraoperative bradycardia, defined by heart rate (HR) below 60 beats per minute (bpm), is common, affecting nearly 11 percent of ...
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November 13, 2023

Nasal Surgery With or Without General Anesthesia

Nasal septoplasty is one of the most commonly performed procedures within otorhinolaryngology (ENT). The primary indication for this surgery is ...
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October 12, 2023

Overestimation of Penicillin Allergy 

Beta-lactams encompass a category of potent antibiotics comprising penicillins, cephalosporins, carbapenems, and monobactams [5]. These antibiotics, known for their exceptional ...
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September 8, 2023

Long-Term Opioid Use Related to Anesthesia 

The U.S. continues to face an opioid crisis, with the number of opioid deaths still on the rise. Long-term use ...
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June 22, 2023

Delayed Gastric Emptying 

Gastroparesis is a condition that affects the normal spontaneous movement of the stomach’s muscles. Normally, muscular contractions propel food through ...
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May 19, 2023

Link Between General Health and Surgery Outcomes 

General health factors such as age, preexisting medical conditions, and lifestyle habits can significantly impact the outcomes of surgery. Older ...
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April 18, 2023

Fraud in the US Healthcare System 

Unethical medical professionals are responsible for the loss of billions of dollars and exacerbating prescription drug abuse, at the expense ...
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March 27, 2023

Demographic Trends in Surgery Outcomes 

Demographic factors like age, race, and gender can have a significant effect on surgery outcomes. In general, patients who are ...
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February 6, 2023

How Propofol is Broken Down in the Body 

Propofol is an intravenous anesthetic agent commonly used for procedural anesthesia, in which a patient is given a sedating medication ...
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February 6, 2023

Liver, Kidneys, and Stomach: Drug Metabolism 

The liver, kidneys, and stomach each play a unique role in drug absorption and metabolism. Drug metabolism refers to the ...
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January 20, 2023

RSV Overwhelming US Healthcare 

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection is a common respiratory illness (1). In adults and older children, the virus typically manifests ...
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December 7, 2022

Nasal versus Tracheal Intubation

Intubation is a common intervention for patients who have diminished respiratory function. Additionally, intubation can be used to deliver nutrition ...
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