Detection of Serrated Polyps Improved With Propofol During Colonoscopy
In restricted sample using propensity score adjustment, significant association only seen for serrated polyps
Aspiration Pneumonia Risk Increased for GLP-1 RA Users Undergoing Endoscopy
Risk for aspiration pneumonia increased for patients undergoing propofol-assisted endoscopies
Preoperative GLP-1 Agonist Use Does Not Increase Aspiration
No increase in aspiration or subsequent pneumonia seen among patients undergoing surgical procedures
Femoral Nerve Block Cuts Opioid Use in ACL Reconstruction
Lower incidence of excessive opioid consumption seen for patients receiving femoral nerve block versus adductor canal block
Review Compares Analgesic Interventions After Shoulder Surgery
Lowest pain scores at 12 hours after surgery seen with continuous nerve block; very low pain scores also seen at 24, 48 hours
Hyperangulated Video Laryngoscopy Beneficial for Achieving Intubation
Video laryngoscopy reduces attempts needed to achieve endotracheal intubation in adults who require single-lumen endotracheal intubation
U.S. Doctors Received Industry Payments of $12.13 Billion From 2013 to 2022
57.1 percent of physicians received payments; median payment was $48, but considerable variation seen in payments
Life Expectancy Increased From 2021 to Reach 77.5 Years in 2022
Second study shows age-adjusted rate of drug overdose deaths increased from 2002 to 2022, but did not change from 2021 to 2022
Prevalence of Increased Residual Gastric Content Increased With GLP-1 RAs
GLP-1 RA use associated with higher prevalence of residual gastric content in participants undergoing elective procedure under anesthesia
Level of Burnout Higher for Women in Health Care Occupations
Gender-specific factors that have direct link to well-being include job satisfaction, psychological health, and work-life integration
