Health
Sleep deprivation may affect our genes
Sleep deprivation was associated with DNA damage in a new Anaesthesia study.
Jan 24, 2019
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Anaesthesia
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID-19 associated with impaired function of the right side of the heart
A study led by experts from NHS Golden Jubilee and the University of Glasgow into the effects of COVID-19 on Scottish patients in Intensive Care Units (ICUs) has confirmed evidence that the virus is associated with impaired ...
May 24, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Is it safe to have surgery after COVID-19 infection?
It is now clear that the lingering effects of COVID-19 can affect your health in many ways—including how your body reacts to surgery. In this case, the changes are significant. A growing number of studies have shown a substantial ...
Jun 15, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study reveals kidney disease or injury is associated with much higher risk of mortality for COVID-19 patients in ICU
New research published in Anaesthesia (a journal of the Association of Anaesthetists) reveals the much higher risk of mortality faced by COVID-19 patients in intensive care who have chronic kidney disease (CKD) or, those ...
Oct 17, 2020
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Surgery
Analysis suggests surgery is safe for patients two weeks after positive COVID diagnosis, as long as they have recovered
A new study of some 3.6 million surgeries from National Health Service (NHS) databases in England suggests that in most cases, it will be safe to carry out planned surgery as early as two weeks after a positive COVID test, ...
Mar 23, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Study shows potential for 'cracking' technology to reduce environmental impact of nitrous oxide used during labor
A study published in Anaesthesia shows the potential for using "cracking" technology to reduce the environmental impact of nitrous oxide (N2O), used extensively to manage pain during labor.
Sep 15, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study predicts UK COVID-19 vaccination program will very quickly reduce deaths but more slowly bring down ICU admissions
A new modelling study published in Anaesthesia (a journal of the Association of Anaesthetists) shows that the UK's coronavirus vaccination program is already reducing daily deaths. However, reductions of hospital and intensive ...
Feb 12, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Updated recommendations published for elective surgery after COVID-19 infection
Driven by recent studies, the evolving nature of the disease and the widespread vaccination of Americans against COVID-19, the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) and Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF) today ...
Jun 21, 2023
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Medications
Drug interaction identified for ondansetron, tramadol
(HealthDay)—In the early postoperative period, ondansetron is associated with increased requirements for tramadol consumption, according to a review and meta-analysis published online Dec. 10 in Anaesthesia.
Dec 18, 2014
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
During COVID-19 first wave, the proportion of caesarean section deliveries done under general anaesthesia halved
New research from north-west England published in Anaesthesia (a journal of the Association of Anaesthetists) shows that during the first wave of COVID-19, the proportion of caesarean section deliveries carried out under ...
Nov 3, 2020
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