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5 hrs ago | Marshfield News-Herald

Yesterday in Marshfield

She is the daughter of John and Debbie Beyerl of rural Colby. 25 YEARS AGO: Five physicians recently joined Marshfield Clinic's medical staff.

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Related Topix: Marshfield, WI, Colby, WI, Medicine, Hospital Administration, Healthcare Industry, Clark County, WI, Chili, WI

13 hrs ago | Manila Bulletin

Complications from a general anesthesia

Q: My 10 year-old son recently died from malignant hyperthermia. He was very healthy except for his recurrent tonsillitis for which his ENT suggested a tonsillectomy to prevent Rheumatic Fever.

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Fri Jul 10, 2009

Globe and Mail

Smokers face increased risk, longer recovery time after surgery

Ontario's Anesthesiologists is asking doctors to warn patients that smoking prior to surgery could lead to infection and additional respiratory problems Carly Weeks Last updated on Thursday, Jul.

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Related Topix: Smoking, Medicine, Health

Thu Jul 09, 2009

AANA Journal

Turning a Harsh Spotlight on Propofol Misuse

Dangerous drug linked to Michael Jackson sparks concern over abuse potential and non-anesthesia professionals providing to patients How unfortunate that it took the tragic death of a famous celebrity to sound the alarm on propofol, a potentially dangerous anesthetic drug that can turn deadly when used for the wrong purpose or administered by anyone ...

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Related Topix: Medicine, Food and Drug Administration

Queen's University News

Queen's Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine Wins Award, Prize

The Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine had a prominent showing at the annual meeting of the Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society in Vancouver last week.

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Related Topix: Medicine

Wed Jul 08, 2009

Newswise

LWW Announces Major Gains in Journal Impact Factors

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, a part of Wolters Kluwer Health, a leading provider of information and business intelligence for students, professionals, and institutions in medicine, nursing, allied health, pharmacy, and the pharmaceutical industry, today announced major increases in journal impact factors across its portfolio.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Nursing, Pharmaceuticals, Obstetrics and Gynecology

UPI

Hormone eases kid's post-surgery distress

The hormone melatonin helped ease post-surgery distress in children, U.S. anesthesiologists found.

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Related Topix: Medicine

SouthFlorida.com

New state law may make it easier for some insured to get big bills

Jerry Modell wasn't worried about the medical bills when he rushed his wife, Linda, to the hospital for a brain aneurysm in May.

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Related Topix: Healthcare Law, Law, Medicine, Florida, Medicare, Health, Fort Lauderdale Metro, Miami Metro

Tue Jul 07, 2009

Science Blog

A comprehensive review of addiction to prescription painkillers among patients and physicians

Chemical dependency and recovery in patients and physicians are closely examined in a series of articles and editorials in the July 2009 issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Hospital Administration, Healthcare Industry, Nursing, University of Washington, Albany Medical College

The Gazette

Medical professionals not immune to addiction

Kristen Diane Parker was apparently willing to do almost anything to get her hands on fentanyl, a potent painkiller used in surgery.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Duragesic, Fentanyl (generic), Medication, Nursing, Drugs, Hepatitis, Health, Colorado Springs, CO

Earth Times

Expert Explains Why Propofol Was the Wrong -- and Possibly Fatal -- Drug for Michael Jackson

American Society of Anesthesiologists' response typical, timid, and tepid, says Dr.

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Related Topix: Del Mar, CA, Corona-del-Mar, CA

Mon Jul 06, 2009

South Asian Media Net

KSU vet back from Kabul Uni mission

KABUL: Going to a country in the midst of a war probably isn't something most people would consider.

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Related Topix: Afghanistan, World News, Medicine

CNN

Blog: Should Diprivan be a controlled substance?

The general anesthetic Diprivan has been making headlines as questions about Michael Jackson's death abound.

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Related Topix: Drugs, Medicine

Associated Content

Powerful Anesthetic Diprivan Found in Michael Jackson's Home

Authorities have announced that a powerful anesthetic called Diprivan was found in Michael Jackson's rental home.

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Related Topix: Michael Jackson, Black Entertainment, Pop/Rock, Medicine

Sun Jul 05, 2009

UPI

Anesthesiologists highlight Diprivan risks

The American Society of Anesthesiologists said Saturday the prescription drug Diprivan, linked to the late U.S. singer Michael Jackson , can be risky to take.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Black Entertainment, Pop/Rock, Michael Jackson

Fri Jul 03, 2009

Customer Interaction Solutions

American Society of Anesthesiologists Releases Following Statement...

In response to breaking news of drugs reportedly found at the scene of Michael Jackson's death, the American Society of Anesthesiologists releases the following statement: "The American Society of Anesthesiologists , which is made up of physicians providing professional anesthesia care, does not know the specific circumstances surrounding Michael ...

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Related Topix: Medicine

411mania.com

Michael Jackson Traveled With A "Mini-Clinic" Since The 90s

Michael Jackson Traveled With A "Mini-Clinic" Since The 90s Posted by Mitch Michaels on 07.03.2009 Jackson toured with an IV pole and his own anesthesiologist... Sources close to Michael Jackson say he traveled with a "mini-clinic", including an IV pole and an anesthesiologist, during his "HIStory" tour in the mid-90s. Jackson also suffered from ...

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Related Topix: Medicine, Music, Entertainment

Thu Jul 02, 2009

Las Vegas BlockShopper

California anesthesiologists selling 3BD in Sun City Anthem

Dr. Melvyn P. Escara and Dr. Fely Tugab Escara have listed for sale a three-bedroom, 3.5-bath home at 2381 Chester Heights Court in Henderson for $588,000. The Escaras bought the property for $482,634 in Jan, 2004.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Home Listing, Home, Stockton Metro, Stockton, CA

Wed Jul 01, 2009

ABC News

Nurse: Jackson Requested Powerful, Dangerous Sedative

A Los Angeles nutritionist who worked for Michael Jackson has come forward saying the pop star begged her give him a powerful sleeping agent in the days before his death.

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Related Topix: Michael Jackson, Black Entertainment, Pop/Rock, Medicine, Entertainment

Mon Jun 29, 2009

Dermatology Times

Melatonin Fails to Relieve Surgery Anxiety in Children

Despite positive results treating preoperative anxiety in adults, oral melatonin is not effective in reducing preoperative anxiety in children, according to a study in the July issue of Anesthesiology .

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Related Topix: Medicine

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