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Early exposure to anesthetics may cause alcohol use disorder in adolescents

Early exposure to anesthetics may make adolescents more susceptible to developing alcohol use disorder (AUD), according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York.

28 May 2020

Study reveals how general anesthesia works

Hailed as one of the most important medical advances, the discovery of general anesthetics - compounds which induce unconsciousness, prevent control of movement and block pain - helped transform dangerous and traumatic operations into safe and routine surgery.

27 Apr 2020

Analysis reveals cocktail of pharmaceuticals in the waters of Bangladesh

In spring of 2019, researchers set out to investigate what chemicals could be found in the waters of Bangladesh.

20 Apr 2020

No evidence of a link between surgery with anesthesia and Alzheimer's disease

Older adults who have surgery with general anesthesia may experience a modest acceleration of cognitive decline, even years later. But there's no evidence of a link to Alzheimer's disease, according to new research from Mayo Clinic.

12 Mar 2020

'Scope of Nurse Anesthesia Practice' document approved by AANA Board of Directors

Meeting the demands of an ever-changing healthcare environment, the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Board of Directors approved the updated "Scope of Nurse Anesthesia Practice."

23 Feb 2020

Choice of anesthetic for breast tumor resection may influence cancer outcomes

A study led has added to the evidence that the type of anesthetic administered to cancer patients during tumor surgical resection may affect cancer outcomes.

31 Jan 2020

Recognizing the critical role of CRNAs in providing quality health care

In honor of National CRNA Week (Jan. 19-25, 2020), Reps. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA), and Sam Graves (R-MO) today introduced a bipartisan resolution on the House floor, "Recognizing the roles and the contributions of America's Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and their role in providing quality health care for the public."

26 Jan 2020

CRNAs offer safe, affordable solution for care as rural hospitals continue to close

As the 2020 presidential candidates propose to fix U.S. healthcare, rural hospitals across the country continue to close. Since the 2018 midterms, about 66 percent of primary care physician shortages have been in rural and partially rural areas.

24 Jan 2020

Pain management program uses new approach to reduce narcotic prescriptions after surgery

Surgeons at Houston Methodist Hospital are stemming the tide of addiction to prescription opioids by managing patients' pain after surgery.

22 Jan 2020

Neurological treatments benefit many patients with persistent genital arousal disorder

Persistent genital arousal disorder--which is almost exclusively experienced by females and characterized by spontaneous and unwanted sexual arousal unrelated to desire--can compromise individuals' mental health and well-being and severely damage relationships with partners.

9 Jan 2020

New screening platform helped scientists to discover drug-like compounds

A sophisticated new screening platform developed by scientists at Scripps Research has enabled them to discover a set of drug-like compounds, including an ingredient found in sore throat lozenges, that may powerfully protect brain cells from dangerous stresses found in Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.

9 Jan 2020

Painkiller use during delivery falls from 67% to 61% in a decade

The use of analgesics or anesthetics before or during delivery has dropped from 67% of all deliveries in 2008-09 to 61% in 2018-19.

8 Nov 2019

Regulatory change by CMS recognizes CRNAs' ability to perform pre-anesthetic assessments

The American Association of Nurse Anesthetists commends the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' for recognizing a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist's ability to perform pre-anesthetic assessments in Ambulatory Surgical Centers as part of the final rule made Nov. 1 on the Physician Fee Schedule.

6 Nov 2019

AANA publishes new study on safety outcomes, cost-effectiveness of anesthesia delivery

The American Association of Nurse Anesthetists released a new study that suggests politics and professional interests are the main drivers of anesthesia policy in the United States.

29 Oct 2019

AAE survey: More people afraid of getting a root canal than spiders, snakes, sharks

Part of the fun of Halloween is being afraid – very afraid – but, it turns out at least one of our top fears is unfounded.

22 Oct 2019

Most women of childbearing age may be less skeptical about the safety of CBD

While most women of childbearing age understand drinking alcohol while pregnant is harmful, they may be less skeptical about the safety of cannabidiol, even though there is no evidence to support that belief, suggests a study being presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2019 annual meeting.

20 Oct 2019

Anesthetics News and Research

Early exposure to anesthetics may cause alcohol use disorder in adolescents

Study reveals how general anesthesia works

Analysis reveals cocktail of pharmaceuticals in the waters of Bangladesh

No evidence of a link between surgery with anesthesia and Alzheimer's disease

'Scope of Nurse Anesthesia Practice' document approved by AANA Board of Directors

Choice of anesthetic for breast tumor resection may influence cancer outcomes

Recognizing the critical role of CRNAs in providing quality health care

CRNAs offer safe, affordable solution for care as rural hospitals continue to close

Pain management program uses new approach to reduce narcotic prescriptions after surgery

Neurological treatments benefit many patients with persistent genital arousal disorder

New screening platform helped scientists to discover drug-like compounds

Painkiller use during delivery falls from 67% to 61% in a decade

Regulatory change by CMS recognizes CRNAs' ability to perform pre-anesthetic assessments

AANA publishes new study on safety outcomes, cost-effectiveness of anesthesia delivery

AAE survey: More people afraid of getting a root canal than spiders, snakes, sharks

Most women of childbearing age may be less skeptical about the safety of CBD

Developing a new device to protect young patients during anesthesia

Adding local anesthetics can improve treatment for incurable breast cancer, melanoma

AANA wins prestigious award for 'I AM ME Campaign'

How to get bargain dentistry and a vacation to boot

Industry Focus eBook - Cell & Gene Therapy (1st Edition) eBook

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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