New research was presented at Anesthesiology 2012, the annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, from October 13-17 in Washington, DC. The features below highlight just some of the studies that emerged from the conference.

Meeting Highlights

Botox Beneficial in Myofascial Muscle Pain

iPad App Provides 3D Transesophageal Echocardiography Images

A Closer Look at Maternal Sepsis-Related Mortality

The Benefits of Anesthesiologist Involvement in Triage

Diabetes Notification System Improves Perioperative Outcomes


News Releases from Anesthesiology 2012

“Ancient Dream” of Pain-Free Labor for Chinese Women Becoming Reality

Study Finds Language Disparities Among Hispanic Women in Labor Impact Epidural Use

Ethnicity and Language Said to Influence Negative Postoperative Behavioral Change in Children

Jeffrey L. Apfelbaum, MD Honored with Distinguished Service Award by the American Society of Anesthesiologists

Peter Nagele, MD, MSC, Receives Presidential Scholar Award

Ralph Lydic, PhD, Receives Excellence in Research Award

Research Reveals Decline in Illicit Drug Abuse; Prescription Drug Abuse on the Rise

Early Exposure to Cigarette Smoke Leads to Greater Risk for Respiratory Disease

Fiberoptic Laryngoscopy: Yes, There’s an App for That

Study Finds Link Between Robotic Prostate Surgery and Increased Eye Injury Over 10-Year Period

New Research Shows Experimental Treatment for PTSD to Have Positive Effect on Memory Function

Are Immediate and Long-Term Pain After a Motor Vehicle Collision Hereditary?

John M. Zerwas, MD, Installed as President of the American Society of Anesthesiologists

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