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July 19, 2021

Current Research on Breakthrough Infections by COVID-19 Variants

Although tremendous progress has been made in the fight against SARS-CoV-2 with the authorization of vaccines, emerging variants of SARS-CoV-2 are of clinical concern [1]. The rise of viral variants, particularly in the S...
June 21, 2021

Bioadhesive Development for Tissue Sealing

Repairing injury- or surgery-induced damaged tissue remains a challenge to this day. As alternatives to traditional sutures and staples, a slew of tissue adhesives and sealants have been devised in the last few decades...
May 18, 2021

Variability in Propofol Target-Controlled Infusion

Maintaining a patient within a specific range of consciousness via precisely controlled anesthetic drug concentrations is critical to safe and efficacious anesthesia. Level of consciousness can assessed by the bispectral index (BIS), an electroencephalographic...
April 19, 2021

Cross-Variant Immunity From COVID-19 Vaccines and Prior Infection

Despite the expeditious development of effective COVID-19 vaccines, a common concern is that SARS-CoV-2 variants may prolong the pandemic. Prominent variants have been detected in South Africa (variant B.1.351), Great Britain (B.1.1.7), and Brazil (B.1.1.248) [1]. Each variant each carries several mutations, many of which affect...
March 22, 2021

Anesthesia Considerations for Patients with Autism

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impaired social interaction, disordered communication skills, and repetitive and restrictive interests which has been rising in diagnostic prevalence and is now estimated to affect...
February 22, 2021

Biological Mechanisms of Aging

As humans age, the ability of their organs to function well becomes limited [1]. This deterioration manifests in several conditions, including sarcopenia, osteoporosis, and hypertension. A greater understanding of the biological mechanisms of aging will help...
January 26, 2021

Current Research on the Immune Response to COVID-19

COVID-19, the most notorious infection in recent history, has been the main focus of the research community. One area of particular interest is our bodies’ immune response against COVID-19. This immune response is highly...
December 28, 2020

Analgesic Effects of Nicotine

During perioperative anesthesia management, physicians face unique challenges when treating patients who smoke cigarettes. Besides the detrimental impact of smoking on the respiratory system and wound healing, nicotine addiction can significantly affect a patient’s recovery timeline...
November 30, 2020

New ASA Quality Measures for 2021

Concern for the quality of healthcare delivery is important to both the healthcare industry and the general public. This concern is especially high in surgical environments, as surgical errors can result in serious complications [2]. In order to meet expectations, medical professionals now focus on creating and...