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Expert Panel Unveils Preanesthesia Cannabis Use Assessment Tool

Physician's Weekly

Rationale for a Dedicated Screening Instrument Growing evidence indicates that perioperative pharmacodynamics differ between cannabis users and non‑users. “[P]reliminary The tool should be incorporated in clinical practice,” the study team concluded, “and subsequent validation studies are needed.”

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Parvo Podcast! Erythema Infectiosum, Fifth Disease, and more!

PEMBlog

In this episode, we tackle the clinical mischief of Parvovirus B19 , a common viral infection with a surprisingly wide range of manifestationsfrom the classic slapped cheek rash of erythema infectiosum to aplastic crises in children with hemolytic anemias and fetal hydrops in pregnant contacts. link] Edwards, Morven S. UpToDate , Jun.

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More than the rule of 2s: All about Meckel Diverticulum

PEMBlog

Other complications include obstruction due to intussusception or volvulus, leading to bowel ischemia and shock. “Clinically, Meckel diverticulum should be suspected in any child younger than 2 years of age with painless rectal bleeding. Updated 2023 Jan 30]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2023 Jan-.

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Texas invests $50M in psychedelic drug research to treat addiction

Medical Xpress

The goal is to support clinical trials and bring in another $50 million in private investment to help ibogaine win approval from the U.S. But experts say the risks can be lowered through heart screenings, close monitoring and giving magnesium before and during treatment, The Times added in its report. The process could take years.

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Fundal Variceal Bleed Outcomes Improved With TIPS

Physician's Weekly

Preventive measures such as timely vaccination against hepatitis viruses also remain crucial in reducing the burden and complications of liver disease. The primary composite outcome was all-cause mortality or clinically significant rebleeding within 1 year. SD 5.0]).

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The Nature of Suffering: BJ Miller and Naomi Saks

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2023 Dec 20:S1524-9042(23)00202-3. She softened to her suffering, and she trusted me enough to have a moment, that she could look into that and see that, yes, she had her clinical judgment, which was fine, but also that there was another processes going on, which was her own suffering. ” That’s not a spiritual screen.

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