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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Anesthesiology for July 2020. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, as well as the FDA approvals and regulatory changes that are the most likely to affect clinical practice.<\/p>\n
Sex Differences in Income Vary With Proportion of Male Doctors<\/font><\/p>\n FRIDAY, July 31, 2020 (HealthDay News) — For surgical and nonsurgical specialists, sex differences in income vary with the proportion of male physicians in a practice, according to a study published online July 30 in The BMJ<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Thorough Risk Assessment Essential Prior to Noncardiac Surgery<\/font><\/p>\n MONDAY, July 27, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Comprehensive preoperative assessment of cardiovascular risk with history and physical examination is essential prior to noncardiac surgery, according to a review published in the July 21 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n CDC Guidance Issued for Testing, Management of HCP Exposed to Hep C<\/font><\/p>\n FRIDAY, July 24, 2020 (HealthDay News) — In a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance report, published in the July 24 issue of Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report<\/i>, recommendations are presented for testing and clinical management of health care personnel (HCP) exposed to the hepatitis C virus (HCV).<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Financial Health of Hospitals ‘Dire’ Due to COVID-19<\/font><\/p>\n THURSDAY, July 23, 2020 (HealthDay News) — COVID-19 continues to cause financial peril for U.S. hospitals, according to a report released by the American Hospital Association (AHA).<\/p>\n Press Release<\/a><\/p>\n Report<\/a><\/p>\n 28-Day Mortality in COVID-19 Lower With Dexamethasone<\/font><\/p>\n MONDAY, July 20, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Dexamethasone lowers 28-day mortality in patients hospitalized with COVID-19 who are receiving invasive mechanical ventilation or oxygenation alone, according to a study published online July 17 in the New England Journal of Medicine<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Editorial<\/a><\/p>\n Guidance Issued for Elective Orthopedic Surgery During COVID-19<\/font><\/p>\n MONDAY, July 20, 2020 (HealthDay News) — In new guidelines from the International Consensus Group, published in the July 15 issue of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery<\/i>, recommendations are presented for the reintroduction of elective orthopedic surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Physical Distancing Interventions Cut Incidence of COVID-19<\/font><\/p>\n THURSDAY, July 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Physical distancing interventions are associated with a reduced incidence of COVID-19 globally, according to a study published online July 15 in The BMJ<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Editorial<\/a><\/p>\n Global Population Anticipated to Peak in 2064<\/font><\/p>\n WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The global population is anticipated to peak in 2064 and then decline to year 2100, according to a study published online July 14 in The Lancet<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Editorial 1<\/a><\/p>\n Editorial 2<\/a><\/p>\n Layoffs Cost 5.4 Million Americans Their Health Insurance<\/font><\/p>\n TUESDAY, July 14, 2020 (HealthDay News) — About 5.4 million Americans lost their health insurance after being laid off between February and May due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study shows.<\/p>\n The New York Times<\/i> Article<\/a><\/p>\n Surgery in Older Adults Does Not Up Risk for Alzheimer Disease<\/font><\/p>\n TUESDAY, July, 13, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Older adults who have surgery with general anesthesia may experience a modest cortical thinning in the brain, but it does not appear to be tied to Alzheimer disease, according to a study recently published in the British Journal of Anaesthesia<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Electronic Health Records Fail to Detect Many Medication Errors<\/font><\/p>\n THURSDAY, July 9, 2020 (HealthDay News) — There is wide variation in the safety performance of electronic health record (EHR) systems used in U.S. hospitals, according to a study recently published in JAMA Network Open<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Editorial<\/a><\/p>\n Elastomeric Mask Program Saves Money<\/font><\/p>\n WEDNESDAY, July 1, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Establishing an elastomeric mask program is feasible and less expensive than programs focused on reusing and disinfecting disposable N95 masks, according to a report published online June 11 in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons<\/i>.<\/p>\n