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Septoplasty: Overview and Anesthesia
Anatomical studies indicate that around 75 to 80% of people experience some degree of septal deviation [1]. Accordingly, septoplasty is…
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Temporary Diabetes After COVID-19
COVID-19 infection has been associated with a myriad of long-term effects: fatigue, sleep disorders, and even disruption of menstrual cycles.1…
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Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment of Anesthesia Equipment
The health care sector accounts for nearly 10% of US greenhouse gas emissions and 16% of the gross domestic product….
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Paravertebral Block: Technique and Uses
Paravertebral block is an anesthetic technique used for both intraoperative and postoperative analgesia. Though the technique was pioneered in the…
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Delirium After Spinal Anesthesia
Delirium is defined as a disturbance in mental abilities that can be characterized by restlessness, confused thinking, and reduced awareness of the…
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Scarring After Orthopedic Surgery
A common postoperative concern for patients who undergo orthopedic surgery is scarring, which can occur after any insult to the…
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Debate on Medicare Coverage Expansion
Whether to prioritize the health of the elderly or the impoverished has come to the fore of a moral, political, and economic dilemma facing lawmakers
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SARS-CoV-2 Mu Variant of Interest
With multiple SARS-CoV-2 genetic variants circulating in the world, the CDC has introduced a three-tiered system of classifying variants [1]….
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Analgesic Patches and Films for Postoperative Pain
The opioid crisis continues to loom large, only exacerbated by the current COVID-19 pandemic (1). Medical prescriptions for the alleviation…
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