Early Use of Anesthesia Does Not Lead to Cognitive Deficits in Kids
No lingering mental effects seen after one exposure, but more research needed
Post-CABG Infection Risk Up Significantly for Severely Obese
Excess weight also linked to extended hospital stays, researchers find
Patients Like to See Physicians Wearing White Coats
Patients prefer doctors who wear 'professional' attire, survey finds
May 2016 Briefing – Anesthesiology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Anesthesiology for May 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
AHRQ Communication Toolkit Can Help After Patient Harm Occurs
Toolkit helps patients, families, clinicians, and administrators discuss what happened
Music During Eye Surgery = Less Sedation
And, patients who listen to relaxing music before procedure have less anxiety
Remaining Uninsured May Be Difficult to Reach Via ACA
Reaching the remaining uninsured may be difficult due to lack of Medicaid expansion on the state level
FDA Approves Probuphine Implant for Opioid Dependence
New form of treatment designed to last six months
FDA Approves Probuphine Implant for Opioid Dependence
New form of treatment designed to last six months
Opioid Prescriptions Drop for First Time in Two Decades
Several health data companies report a 12 to 18 percent drop in prescriptions since 2012
