Methadone is a synthetic opioid with unique pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties that distinguish it from other commonly used opioids. Originally ...

Withdrawal due to preoperative medication stoppage refers to the physiological and psychological disturbances that occur when chronic medications are abruptly ...

Portal hypertension produces a constellation of hemodynamic, metabolic, and hematologic changes that significantly impact anesthesia care. Most commonly, it results ...

Telehealth, sometimes referred to as telemedicine, is the virtual delivery of health care, which can include virtually meeting with a ...

Signed into law by President Donald Trump on July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) introduces major ...

Heart disease continues to be one of the leading causes of death worldwide, affecting millions of people across all ages, ...

The increasing preference for outpatient surgery over inpatient procedures reflects advancements in medical technology, anesthesia, and postoperative care. Over the ...

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has become a highly beneficial tool for many clinicians, providing real-time bedside imaging that informs and enhances ...

The optimization of patients with cardiac disease before anesthesia and surgery is critical for reducing perioperative morbidity and mortality. The ...

The recent wave of federal layoffs within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has sparked significant debate about ...

Perioperative management of anticoagulation is a critical aspect of patient care. Virchow's triad, consisting of hypercoagulability, stasis, and endothelial injury, ...

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder characterized by repeated episodes of upper airway collapse during sleep, leading ...