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Author: Nancy Ogbonna
Are We Over-Scanning? The Truth About CT Scans in Minor Head Injury Cases
Are We Over-Scanning? The Truth About CT Scans in Minor Head Injury Cases Introduction Computed tomography (CT) has become an essential tool in the evaluation of head injuries in emergency departments across the world. Its speed and accuracy in detecting intracranial hemorrhage, skull fractures, and other
Microbiome During Pregnancy: New Links to Preterm Birth Prevention
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Post Surgery Brain Fog: New Evidence Questions Long-Term Safety of Anesthesia
Post Surgery Brain Fog: New Evidence Questions Long-Term Safety of Anesthesia Introduction Post-surgical brain fog represents a significant and under-recognized complication of anesthesia and surgery, affecting a substantial proportion of patients. Perioperative neurocognitive disorders (PND), which encompass postoperative delirium and longer-term cognitive decline, are
Why NTSV Rates Matter: The Truth About Reducing Unnecessary C-Sections
Why NTSV Rates Matter: The Truth About Reducing Unnecessary C-Sections Introduction Cesarean section (C-section) rates have risen dramatically across the globe in recent decades. Current estimates place the worldwide C-section rate at approximately 21 percent, with projections indicating that it could increase to nearly
Automated Anesthesia Systems: The Truth About Safety in 2025
Automated Anesthesia Systems: The Truth About Safety in 2025 Introduction Automated anesthesia systems equipped with triple-controller technology have demonstrated superior performance compared to traditional manual control methods in surgical practice. Recent clinical studies show that patients managed with automated systems spend significantly less time with
AI in Anesthesia: Will Algorithms Replace Human Expertise in 2025?
AI in Anesthesia: Will Algorithms Replace Human Expertise in 2025? Introduction The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into anesthesiology represents a transformative shift in medical technology and clinical practice. The remarkable adoption of AI platforms such as ChatGPT, which reached 57 million users within its first month and
AI-Powered Endoscopy: Are We Ready to Trust the Machine?
AI-Powered Endoscopy: Are We Ready to Trust the Machine? Abstract The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy represents one of the most transformative technological advances in modern gastroenterology. Computer-aided detection (CADe) and computer-aided diagnosis (CADx) systems have demonstrated high levels of accuracy in identifying colorectal polyps, gastric cancers,
Bariatric Endoscopy in 2025: New Evidence Changes Everything We Knew
Bariatric Endoscopy in 2025: New Evidence Changes Everything We Knew Introduction Bariatric endoscopy has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past two decades, evolving from a niche procedure into an established component of mainstream obesity management. In 1997, approximately 40,000 bariatric metabolic surgeries were performed
ESD Endoscopy: The Hidden Truth About Who Really Needs to Learn It [2025 Guide]
ESD Endoscopy: The Hidden Truth About Who Really Needs to Learn It [2025 Guide] Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) is one of the most technically demanding procedures in advanced endoscopy. It requires exceptional precision, advanced endoscopic dexterity, and careful judgment to achieve successful outcomes while minimizing
