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4-Oct-2021 2:00 PM EDT
American Society of Anesthesiologists recognizes George A. Mashour, M.D., Ph.D., with its Excellence in Research Award
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) today presented George A. Mashour, M.D., Ph.D., with its 2021 Excellence in Research Award in recognition of his extensive research focused on the neurobiology of consciousness and unconsciousness, as well as his contributions to academic anesthesiology and translational science.

4-Oct-2021 2:00 PM EDT
American Society of Anesthesiologists recognizes Jed T. Wolpaw, M.D., with its Excellence in Education Award
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) today presented Jed T. Wolpaw, M.D., with its 2021 Excellence in Education Award in recognition of his exemplary physician leadership and educational initiatives that have been adopted into anesthesiology resident training programs at the national level.

4-Oct-2021 2:00 PM EDT
American Society of Anesthesiologists honors Daniel J. Cole, M.D., FASA, with its Distinguished Service Award
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) today presented Daniel J. Cole, M.D., FASA, with its 2020 Distinguished Service Award in recognition of his long, highly distinguished career as a physician anesthesiologist and steadfast advocate of ASA members, deeply dedicated to promoting the science and research of the specialty and protecting the safety of the patients they serve.

Released: 11-Oct-2021 12:05 PM EDT
Seward Rutkove, MD Awarded the Innovation Award From AANEM
American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)

Dr. Rutkove’s work focuses on the application of innovative techniques for the assessment of NM disease. His research centers on electrical impedance myography (EIM), neuronal excitability testing, and ultrasound methodologies.

Released: 11-Oct-2021 8:05 AM EDT
Teerin Liewluck, MD Awarded the Scientific Impact Award From AANEM
American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)

Teerin Liewluck, MD, has been chosen as one of the winners of AANEM’s 2021 Scientific Impact Award. Dr. Liewluck was the senior author on a published paper titled, Neuromuscular Transmission Defects in Myopathies: Rare but Worth Searching For.

4-Oct-2021 2:00 PM EDT
Acupuncture reduces pain and opioid use for total knee replacement surgery patients
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Patients who have acupuncture during total knee replacement surgery report less pain and need far fewer opioids to manage their discomfort, according to a study being presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2021 annual meeting.

4-Oct-2021 2:00 PM EDT
Black women more likely to have labor or delivery complications due to systemic inflammation
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Black women are more likely than white women to experience a severe, unexpected complication during labor or delivery, particularly due to systemic inflammation, according to research being presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2021 annual meeting.

4-Oct-2021 2:00 PM EDT
Black patients significantly less likely to live independently after surgery
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Research shows pre-existing severe diabetes and high blood pressure play a role.

4-Oct-2021 2:00 PM EDT
Decrease in cardiac arrest and death with anesthesiologist-led emergency team, study finds
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Physician anesthesiologist-led rapid response teams led to a significant decrease in cardiac arrest and death, after a transition from nurse-only rapid response teams at the Anesthesiology Institute, Department of Intensive Care and Resuscitation, Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, according to a study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2021 annual meeting.

5-Oct-2021 1:20 PM EDT
Myth Busted: General Anesthesia Just as Safe as Spinal Anesthesia After Broken Hip Surgery
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Challenging common beliefs, new research shows patterns of recovery to be similar for patients who received spinal anesthesia and those who got general anesthesia

4-Oct-2021 2:00 PM EDT
Providing oral rather than IV acetaminophen to children having tonsillectomies improves care, saves costs
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Providing children oral instead of intravenous (IV) acetaminophen to help manage tonsillectomy pain improves care at lower costs, according to research being presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2021 annual meeting.

4-Oct-2021 2:00 PM EDT
More than one in five opioid-naïve patients still use opioids three months after surgery
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Smokers, those with bipolar disorder, depression, pulmonary hypertension at higher risk for persistent opioid use, study finds.

4-Oct-2021 2:00 PM EDT
Treating low blood pressure during surgery may decrease risk of developing postoperative delirium
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Patients who experience low blood pressure during surgery are at increased risk for postoperative delirium, according to a large study being presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2021 annual meeting.

4-Oct-2021 2:00 PM EDT
Minority children are more likely than white children to die after surgery, even if they live in high-income neighborhoods
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Minority children die after surgery at higher rates than white children regardless of socioeconomic status (SES), according to a first-of-its-kind study being presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2021 annual meeting.

4-Oct-2021 2:00 PM EDT
Pregnant women with symptomatic COVID-19 more likely to have emergency deliveries
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Their newborns requiring oxygen support and NICU admission more than asymptomatic pregnant women.

Released: 8-Oct-2021 8:00 AM EDT
Sandra L. Hearn, MD Awarded the 2021 Scientific Impact Award From AANEM
American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)

Sandra L. Hearn, MD, has been named as one of the winners of AANEM’s 2021 Scientific Impact Award. She served as the second author on an article titled Motor Amplitudes May Predict Electromyography-Confirmed Radiculopathy in Patent Referred for Radiating Limb Pain.

Newswise: Study uses saliva to predict COVID-19 severity risk in children
7-Oct-2021 5:10 PM EDT
Study uses saliva to predict COVID-19 severity risk in children
Penn State College of Medicine

Penn State College of Medicine researchers are involved in an ongoing study looking at the relationship between proteins called cytokines in saliva and COVID-19 infection to help predict the severity of infection. In a preliminary analysis of saliva samples from 150 children, the researchers found that levels of two cytokines were higher in those with severe COVID-19 compared to those without severe infection.

Released: 7-Oct-2021 2:40 PM EDT
Media Advisory: The New York Stem Cell Foundation Annual Conference
New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF)

The New York Stem Cell Foundation’s (NYSCF) 16th Annual Conference – held virtually on October 19-20 – convenes global leaders in stem cell research to present their latest progress towards new treatments and cures for the most devastating diseases and injuries in the world.

   
Released: 7-Oct-2021 1:25 PM EDT
Collaborative North American Research Institute Features Cross-Canada Food Safety and Science Series
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences

Fall and winter 2021 IAFNS webinar series highlights topical research from Canadian universities on polymers in sustainable packaging, antioxidants in cereal grains, and many other presentations.



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