September 20, 2021
Anesthesia Management of Skin Cancer Surgery
Owing to increases in life expectancy, the general incidence of skin cancers has increased over the last decade [1, 2]. Consequently, the frequency of
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August 16, 2021
MRSA: An Overview
Because of its pronounced virulence and resistance, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a highly successful pathogen [1]. It was fir
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July 19, 2021
Disparities in Specialist Referrals: Risk Factors and Consequences
Primary and secondary care are linked by the process of referrals, which serve as a point of contact that allows coordination of care between primary
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June 21, 2021
Development of Minimally Invasive Surgery
Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) is surgery conducted using very small incisions, through which slender instruments and a laparoscope are inserted to
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May 17, 2021
Intraoperative Hypotension and Adverse Outcomes
Intraoperative hypotension is a known complication of general anesthesia and is thought to raise the risk of inadequate organ perfusion during surgery
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April 19, 2021
Digital Covid Passports
As vaccinated individuals resume travel and other public activities following the COVID-19 pandemic, many countries, including the United States, are
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March 22, 2021
Use of Frailty Classification in Predicting Adverse Surgical Outcomes in Seniors
With aging comes a heightened risk of physical disability. Seniors are also more likely to need surgical intervention for a variety of conditions whic
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February 22, 2021
Artificial Intelligence in Diabetes Treatment
Diabetes is a chronic condition that leads to high blood sugar levels. The CDC reports that, as of 2020, 34 million Americans (10.5% of the US populat
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January 26, 2021
Overview of Beta-Blockers in Regional Anesthesia
In 1962, the introduction of the first beta-adrenergic receptor blocking agent, or beta-blocker, marked a new era of cardiovascular care. Beta-blocker
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