Entries by aaron

RECK effective opioid-sparing local anesthetic for patients undergoing posterior spinal fusion: study

Ropivacaine-epinephrine-clonidine-ketorolac is an effective opioid-sparing local anesthetic for patients undergoing posterior spinal fusion: study Ropivacaine-Epinephrine-Clonidine-Ketorolac (RECK) cocktail can improve pain control in patients undergoing lumbar decompression. Given the aging population, rising healthcare costs, the opioid epidemic, and associations of acute pain control with long-term opioid use, effective opioid-sparing analgesia following spinal fusion surgery may impart […]

From Womb to Wellness: The Impact of Prenatal and Perinatal Factors on Cardiovascular Health in Childhood, study finds

Associations between prenatal and perinatal factors and cardiovascular health (CVH) trajectories in children from childhood through adolescence were investigated, emphasizing the significance of the American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 (LE8) framework. This framework includes four behavioral (diet, physical activity, sleep duration, nicotine exposure) and four biological factors (BMI, blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol) assessed on […]

New discovery reveals the role of spinal cord in bladder control

Urinary incontinence is a devastating condition affecting over 33 million Americans, according to the National Association for Continence, leading to significant adverse impacts on patients’ mental health and quality of life. Disorders of urination are also a key feature of all neurological disorders. A USC research team has now made major progress in understanding how […]

Does a diabetes drug help prevent dementia?

New research in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism reveals that metformin, a medication traditionally prescribed to treat diabetes, is linked to lower risks of dementia and early death. In the study by investigators at Taipei Medical University that included 452,777 adults with varying degrees of overweight and obesity, 35,784 cases of dementia and 76,048 deaths occurred […]

Fiber-based NIRAF enhances parathyroid gland detection during endocrine neck surgery and may help reduce complications: JAMA

A new study published in the Journal of American Medical Association showed that during endocrine neck surgery, fiber-based near-infrared autofluorescence (NIRAF) improves parathyroid gland identification and might potentially lower complications. Accurately identifying and protecting parathyroid glands (PGs) during parathyroidectomy and thyroidectomy is essential since their removal or injury can result in hypoparathyroidism. Thus, this study […]

Does a parent’s exposure to workplace chemicals affect autism in their children?

A new study in the International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health finds parents’ workplace chemical exposure may be linked to a range of behavioral challenges and developmental delays in their children with autism. Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that is marked by challenges with social skills, communication struggles and repetitive behaviors. Autism traits can […]