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Doctor's Ashes Launched Into Space

John Darby, MD, had a lifelong love of aviation, aerospace, and astronomy

Apr 19, 2023
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Study Renews Debate on Timing of Surgery After COVID Infection

In VA cohort, no higher risk for adverse postoperative outcomes seen within 60 days of infection

Mar 28, 2023
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The No Surprises Act: Debunking the Myths

Misinterpretation could influence the implementation of the law

Mar 21, 2023
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Can the Surgicalist Model Solve OR Staffing Challenges?

New solutions are needed to address growing workforce shortages

Mar 18, 2023
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Why Are ORs So Cold? (It's Not What You Thought)

Cool facts from YouTuber Max Feinstein, MD

Feb 16, 2023
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Involve Anesthesiologists in Procedural Suite Design?

Accommodating anesthesiologists' needs could make an impact on patient safety, experts say

Jan 13, 2023
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Anesthesia Outside of the OR: Cause for Patient Safety Concerns?

Studies have shown harms for non-OR anesthesia (NORA); experts say changes are needed

Jan 13, 2023
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Legal Loophole Lets Faulty Devices Maintain Their Legacy

Harlan Krumholz on how devices subject to Class I recalls are used as predicates for new devices

Jan 11, 2023
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Less Restrictive Pre-Surgical Fasting Guidelines Supported by Study

Allowing fluid intake closer to procedure increased patient well-being

Jan 05, 2023
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Screen All Surgery Patients for Cannabis Use, New Guidelines Say

Regular cannabis users may have more post-operative pain and other complications

Jan 03, 2023
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'No Surprises Act' Implementation Is Full of Surprises

Law aimed at resolving out-of-network payment disputes running into lawsuits, logjams

Dec 29, 2022
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Children's Strange Behaviors After Anesthesia Reassuringly Short-Lived

Study shows kids were behaving normally 3 months after experiencing emergence delirium

Oct 26, 2022
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Outpatient Centers Cautiously Open Doors to Surgery for People With Cardiac Devices

Will those with CIEDs become regular patients at ambulatory surgery centers within a decade?

Oct 25, 2022
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Nerve-Freezing Technique Staves Off Post-Mastectomy Pain

Percutaneous cryoneurolysis improved analgesia in a pilot study

Oct 24, 2022
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