As an anesthesiologist, Adeel Faruki, MD, MBA, works with patients to manage not only pain, but also anxiety. This may be a particular concern for patients receiving nerve block, rather than sedation or general anesthesia, for upper extremity procedures such as hand surgery.
Nearly one in seven older adults will die within a year of major surgery, according to a major new study that sheds light on the risks older people face when undergoing invasive procedures. Older patients with probable dementia (33% die within a year) and frailty (28%), as well as those undergoing emergency surgery (22%), are …
The strength of our armed forces depends on the different levels of training, skill and experience of the ranks. There are good reasons why an ordnance mechanic has a different skill set than a cyber operations officer or why a fighter pilot has a unique background from a counterintelligence officer. Our healthcare system is no …
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Katherine Bakke, MD, MPH is one of our new assistant professors in the Division of Acute Care and Regional General Surgery. She will be based at Unity Point-Meriter Hospital, where she will focus primarily on clinical care and her duties as Director of the Regional General Surgery Outreach Program, developing initiatives to improve access to …
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