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May 16, 2022

Anesthesia and Myocardial Ryanodine Receptors 

Cardiovascular complications are the primary cause of morbidity in developed countries; Anesthetics can have cardiovascular effects, making the choice of anesthesia in the operating room particularly important. Volatile anesthetics such as sevoflurane and isoflurane...

April 18, 2022

Neurosurgery for Intractable OCD 

Obsessive-convulsive disorder (OCD) is a common mental disorder, with a 1-year prevalence rate of 2.1-3% [1-3]. Hallmarks of OCD include intrusive and distressing thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive and ritualistic behaviors (compulsions) [3]. Over 90%...

March 22, 2022

Inhaled Covid Vaccine

Since 2019, the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has infected over 400 million people and killed over 6 million 1. Global COVID-19 vaccination programs have played a critical role in reducing viral transmission and...

February 23, 2022

Neurobiology of Propofol Addiction

Propofol is a quick-acting, sedating, intravenous anesthetic agent used extensively in surgical and critical care settings. It also has an anti-emetic effect, leading to the design of several postoperative regimens that include propofol to...

January 19, 2022

Direct Contracting Model

Health insurance in the United States is largely provided by employers. In a traditional healthcare model, employers (or purchasers) will pay for insurance and then insurers will negotiate rates with providers, which employees will...

December 28, 2021

Perioperative Considerations for Patients with Seizures

Epilepsy is a prevalent neurological condition [1]. It poses significant risks during surgery [2]. Interactions between anesthetic agents and antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) can induce drug-drug interactions, as well as perioperative seizures, that can threaten...

November 17, 2021

Global Status of Approved COVID-19 Vaccines

When the COVID-19 pandemic started in early 2020, the race to an effective vaccine was on the minds of researchers and public health officials around the world. Since then, COVID-19 vaccines have reached consumers...

October 18, 2021

Public Option in U.S. States

November 1, 2021, marks the first day of the open enrollment period for Washington State’s public option health insurance plans for 2022. Through the public option, now entering its second year, residents can purchase...

September 20, 2021

Patient Discomfort and Hemodynamic Response during Extubation

Extubation, the removal of an endotracheal tube (ETT), is an important milestone for patient recovery; it should be undertaken when the patient is able to maintain their airway and breathe on their own (Artime...