November 7, 2022
Effect of Nitric Oxide on Oxygenation
Nitric oxide (NO) is produced from the conversion of L-arginine by nitric oxide synthase. This compound is a part of…
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October 4, 2022
Bronchodilators for Surgical Patients
Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths, contributing to 25% of cancer deaths each year. It is significantly…
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September 5, 2022
History of Monkeypox
A 2022 outbreak of the viral disease monkeypox was initially identified in the UK, but has rapidly been gaining global…
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August 1, 2022
Intubation Success Rates
Intubation is indicated for patients who are struggling to breath unassisted, or who have obstructed breathing. Because respiratory function can…
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July 4, 2022
Risks Associated with Hydrocodone vs. Oxycodone
The opioids hydrocodone and oxycodone, both schedule II drugs since 2014 recognized to have a high potential for misuse, are…
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June 7, 2022
Myocarditis After Non-Covid Vaccines
Myocarditis, or inflammation of the heart’s muscle, is a rare complication of vaccination. There has been an increasing number of…
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May 2, 2022
Optogenetics Advancements in Vision Restoration
Inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) can affect up to 1 in 3000 individuals and is believed to be one of the…
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April 4, 2022
Anesthesia for Lumbar Surgery
The lumbar spine includes five vertebrae (L1 to L5) that comprise the lower part of the spine and connect to…
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March 10, 2022
Indications for Rapid Sequence Intubation
Rapid sequence intubation (RSI) is a life-saving technique used for emergency airway management and manifestation. It is essential when a…
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February 9, 2022
Immune Neutralization of Omicron
December 2021 marked the two-year anniversary of COVID-19 emerging [1] – a milestone that many did not anticipate. Yet even…
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