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Diversity in Anesthesia Professionals
In 2020, only 10.4% of medical school graduates were underrepresented minorities, despite comprising at least 33.4% of the United States population [1
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Use of Magnesium Sulfate to Reduce Catheter-Related Bladder Discomfort after Transurethral Bladder Surgery
Magnesium sulfate is a widely used mineral salt supplement in the treatment of a spectrum of conditions. Absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract from o
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Neurological Symptoms of COVID-19
Though COVID-19 is known for the respiratory symptoms it elicits in most symptomatic cases, it also causes neurological symptoms in a minority of case
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Malignant Hyperthermia: Current Treatments
Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is an uncommon but life-threatening pharmacogenetic disorder that can occur in response to general anesthesia. MH is trigg
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Addressing Weight Bias in Healthcare
Experts define weight bias (or stigma) as a “widespread form of prejudice that leads to the stigmatization of individuals who are perceived to have ex
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Improved Long-Term Outcomes for Cardiac Surgery Patients Maintained on Volatile Anesthetics vs. Propofol
Cardiac surgery often involves a lengthy recovery period and, in some cases, intensive rehabilitation. Pain management during and post-surgery is an i
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Gabapentinoids as Perioperative Analgesics
Gabapentinoids have been approved for treatment of neuropathic pain for conditions such as spinal cord injury or post-herpetic neuralgia1. This class
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The Long-Term Effects of Surgery on the Brain
Assessment of long-term outcomes is essential in brain surgery. While most studies have traditionally focused on the short-term consequences of brain
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The Evolution of the Anesthesia Machine
A quick glance around a typical household kitchen reveals a surprising truth: contained therein are the founding mechanisms used to administer anesthe
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