Cartoon Caption Contest!
And the winner is… “As a medical professional, I’m going to have to take a picture of me...
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Month: October 2012
Structuring Behavioral Interventions for Diabetes
Approximately 45% of patients with diabetes have not achieved an A1C level of less than 7%....
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A New Program for Newly Diagnosed Diabetes Patients
Every 17 seconds, someone in the United States is diagnosed with diabetes, according to the...
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Anesthesiology 2012: Are Immediate and Long-Term Pain After a Motor Vehicle Collision Hereditary?
Two studies examine the role of genes in immediate and long-term pain. Two studies presented at...
Read MoreACEP 2012: The Benefits of Early Patient–Physician Assignment
The Particulars: Crowding in EDs throughout the United States has been labeled a national crisis in need of systematic approaches to improve patient flow and increase bed capacity. Physician engagement and involvement in patient...
Read More44 Journals I’d Like to Read If I Had the Time
The following are all actual journals that seem really interesting [with my comments in brackets]. If I only had more time … 1. Anadolu Kardiyoloji Dergisi – The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology 2. Antioxidants & Redox...
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Anesthesiology 2012: A Closer Look at Maternal Sepsis-Related Mortality
The Particulars: Sepsis is one of the leading causes of death in pregnant or postpartum women...
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Anesthesiology 2012: New Research Shows Experimental Treatment for PTSD to Have Positive Effect on Memory Function
A complex case presentation released today at the annual American Society of Anesthesiologists...
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Anesthesiology 2012: Study Finds Link Between Robotic Prostate Surgery and Increased Eye Injury Over 10-Year Period
A study presented at the Anesthesiology 2012 annual meeting found that during the years 2000-2009,...
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Anesthesiology 2012: Fiberoptic Laryngoscopy — Yes, There’s an App for That
A study presented during the Anesthesiology 2012 annual meeting has shown that an iPhone...
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Anesthesiology 2012: Early Exposure to Cigarette Smoke Leads to Greater Risk for Respiratory Disease
Research presented at the Anesthesiology 2012 annual meeting revealed cigarette smoke adversely...
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Anesthesiology 2012: Research Reveals Decline in Illicit Drug Abuse; Prescription Drug Abuse on the Rise
Research presented at the Anesthesiology 2012 annual meeting showed while there has been an...
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Anesthesiology 2012: Ralph Lydic, PhD, Receives Excellence in Research Award
Dr. Lydic recognized for advancements in Neurobiology of Sleep. The American Society of...
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Anesthesiology 2012: Peter Nagele, MD, MSC Receives Presidential Scholar Award
Dr. Nagele Recognized for Formative Research and Clinical Work. The American Society of...
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Anesthesiology 2012: iPad App Provides 3D Transesophageal Echocardiography Images
The Particulars: Several organizations support the use of three-dimensional (3D) transesophageal...
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Anesthesiology 2012: Botox Beneficial in Myofascial Muscle Pain
The Particulars: Previous studies have suggested that the long-term benefits of traditional...
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Anesthesiology 2012: Jeffrey Apfelbaum, MD Receives ASA Distinguished Service Award
In recognition of exemplary service, Jeffrey L. Apfelbaum, M.D. today received the American...
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Anesthesiology 2012: Ethnicity and Language Said to Influence Negative Postoperative Behavioral Change in Children
A study presented at the Anesthesiology 2012 annual meeting found children’s negative behavioral...
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Anesthesiology 2012: Study Finds Language Disparities Among Hispanic Women in Labor Impact Epidural Use
A study presented at the Anesthesiology 2012 annual meeting found the role of women’s primary...
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Anesthesiology 2012: “Ancient Dream” of Pain-Free Labor for Chinese Women Becoming Reality
A study presented at the Anesthesiology 2012 annual meeting revealed sometimes dramatic findings...
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