January 3, 2023
When Anesthesia Practices Have Data Breaches
In July 2022, the anesthesia management conglomerate Somnia, Inc. reported a data breach (1). According to reports, more than 20…
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November 16, 2022
What is Drug Tachyphylaxis?
Tachyphylaxis, derived from Greek for “rapid protection”, is the progressive decrease in response to a given dose after repeatedly receiving…
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October 6, 2022
Anesthesia Considerations for Patients with High BMI
According to the World Health Organization, the prevalence of obesity has significantly increased over the past few decades [1]. The…
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September 5, 2022
Dexamethasone for COVID-19
To date, the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in over 6 million deaths globally. Swift and efficient treatment remains critical in…
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August 5, 2022
Virtual Assistant Technology for Healthcare Facilities
Newly emerging virtual assistants and chatbot technologies have been fundamentally reshaping healthcare delivery , and the global market for healthcare virtual…
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July 4, 2022
Naltrexone for Analgesia
Naltrexone is a medication typically used for treating alcohol use disorder and opioid use disorder. It functions as an opioid…
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June 6, 2022
Economic Costs of Health Information Cybertheft
In an increasingly connected and digitized world, and in light of recent legislation empowering providers to embrace the electronic exchange…
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May 2, 2022
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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April 4, 2022
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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March 10, 2022
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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