Review
Anesthesiology
D. F. Johnston, L. R. Turbitt
Summary: This review aims to identify markers of success in regional anaesthesia, categorise these into an objective framework, and rationalise suggestions on how measuring outcomes in regional anaesthesia can be used to develop the widespread performance of this evolving subspecialty.
Review
Anesthesiology
K. McCombe, D. Bogod
Summary: The risks of regional anaesthesia, particularly neurological damage, must be communicated to patients to ensure informed consent. Clinicians should be mindful of patient expectations and biases, providing alternatives and avoiding unnecessary prejudices.
Review
Anesthesiology
N. Levy, P. Lirk
Summary: Diabetes is a common metabolic condition, affecting around 20% of surgical patients and posing a risk for worse surgical outcomes. Medical management programs can help reduce peri-operative complications. While regional anaesthesia has benefits for function restoration, there are concerns about higher complications in diabetic patients.
Article
Economics
Nicolas Lewis, Richard Le Heron, Daniel Hikuroa, Erena Le Heron
Summary: This paper reinterprets the concept of rent as geographical rent and proposes geographical rent platforms (GRPs) as a means to drive regional development. Using regional development initiatives in Kaikoura, New Zealand as examples, the paper demonstrates the potential of collectively developed and place-based initiatives in shaping regional futures. This research is particularly valuable for rural regions and Indigenous-led development initiatives, but aims to contribute to regional development approaches globally through its unique analytical framework and questioning.
Review
Anesthesiology
R. R. Ramlogan, A. Chuan, E. R. Mariano
Summary: Regional anesthesia and medical education have undergone a renaissance in the past two decades, with changes in teaching and clinical practice influenced by theoretical understanding and technological innovations. There is now a focus on using foundational education principles to teach regional anesthesia, with growing evidence on how to best teach and assess trainees. New innovations in web-based learning, emerging technologies for teaching and assessment, and developments in alternate reality learning systems are shaping the future of regional anesthesia training.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Chun Fu, Yuerong Huang, Yiwei Zheng, Chuanyong Luo
Summary: This study evaluates the impact of China's national carbon-emission trading scheme (ETS) on the regional ecologicalization efficiency of industry using various models and methods. The results show that the ETS can significantly improve the ecologicalization efficiency of industry and exhibit regional heterogeneity. This provides valuable insights into the operation of the carbon market and the development of China's regional economy.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Review
Anesthesiology
Aisling Ni Eochagain, Barry N. Singleton, Aneurin Moorthy, Donal J. Buggy
Summary: Regional and neuraxial anesthesia techniques have been widely used in adult patients undergoing spinal surgery. Non-neuraxial techniques such as fascial plane blocks may play a role in improving postoperative pain relief, quality of recovery, and patient satisfaction.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA
(2022)
Editorial Material
Anesthesiology
David W. Hewson, Nigel M. Bedforth
Summary: A recent study published in the British Journal of Anaesthesia explores the role of artificial intelligence in ultrasound-guided regional anaesthesia. The researchers found that non-experts' ability to identify key sono-anatomical structures was improved with the assistance of proprietary AI software. Further studies are needed to determine whether such software could enhance learning efficiency and increase patient access to regional anaesthesia.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA
(2023)
Article
Mathematics, Interdisciplinary Applications
Li Feng
Summary: This study examines the impact of spatiotemporal differences in higher education resources on regional economic development, and establishes an equilibrium model to analyze this impact. The results indicate that a reasonable allocation of higher education resources is crucial for promoting regional economic development.
DISCRETE DYNAMICS IN NATURE AND SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Syed Hamza Mufarrih, Nada Qaisar Qureshi, Maximilian S. Schaefer, Aidan Sharkey, Huma Fatima, Omar Chaudhary, Santiago Krumm, Vincent Baribeau, Feroze Mahmood, Marc Schermerhorn, Robina Matyal
Summary: The study analyzed data from 45,492 patients who underwent lower extremity amputation between 2005 and 2018 to compare the impact of regional anesthesia and general anesthesia on post-operative pulmonary complications. The results showed that patients who received regional anesthesia had a statistically significant reduction in pulmonary complications compared to those who received general anesthesia. In addition, patients who received general anesthesia were more likely to experience blood transfusions, septic shock, and re-operation. However, there was no significant difference in mortality rate between the two groups.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND ENDOVASCULAR SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Anesthesiology
Kathryn Hill, Alan J. R. Macfarlane
Summary: Regional anaesthesia shows superior outcomes in postoperative pain control, reducing nausea and vomiting, pulmonary complications, and length of stay. It may also have potential benefits in reducing blood transfusion recurrence and mortality rates, although functional outcomes appear to be short-lived.
ANAESTHESIA AND INTENSIVE CARE MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Anesthesiology
N. Desai, K. R. Kirkham, E. Albrecht
Summary: The administration of local anaesthetic adjuncts can extend the duration of peripheral nerve blocks, with dexmedetomidine and dexamethasone showing the best potential for improving block duration. Despite side effects and potential neurotoxicity, off-label use of systemic dexamethasone is recommended as a local anaesthetic adjunct for postoperative pain management, considering concerns related to nerve and muscle injury.
Review
Anesthesiology
M. McKendrick, S. Yang, G. A. McLeod
Summary: The current fourth industrial revolution is characterized by the blurring of physics, computing, and biology, driven by data and artificial intelligence. In the field of regional anaesthesia, the application of artificial intelligence is limited, but new technologies such as robotics and artificial sensing may have an impact. The future of robotics in anaesthesia includes pharmaceutical, mechanical, and cognitive robots, with a focus on developing accurate sensors and providing training in augmented reality environments.
Review
Anesthesiology
G. Heydinger, J. Tobias, G. Veneziano
Summary: Children's regional anesthesia has evolved rapidly, incorporating new peripheral nerve blocks and rediscovering older techniques like infant spinal anesthesia. The goal is to provide safer and more effective pain management strategies, especially to avoid potential risks associated with long-term general anesthesia. Debate continues on certain practices, but data suggests that providing regional anesthesia to children under general anesthesia is as safe, if not safer, than in sedated or awake patients.
Article
Economics
Xiaowen Fu, Kan Wai Hong Tsui, Breno Sampaio, David Tan
Summary: Aviation activities have a positive impact on regional economies, which is beneficial for policy-makers and airport owners.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Andy Wai Kan Yeung, Anela Tosevska, Elisabeth Klager, Fabian Eibensteiner, Christos Tsagkaris, Emil D. Parvanov, Faisal A. Nawaz, Sabine Voelkl-Kernstock, Eva Schaden, Maria Kletecka-Pulker, Harald Willschke, Atanas G. Atanasov
Summary: Social media investigations on medical misinformation show platform-specific topic preference and geographical distribution. Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook are the most investigated platforms, with higher citation rates for articles related to these platforms. Currently, the United States is the most productive country in this field, but social media platforms in China also deserve attention and research.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Anesthesiology
Philipp Opfermann, Peter Marhofer, Alexander Springer, Martin Metzelder, Markus Zadrazil, Werner Schmid
Summary: This study demonstrates that epidural anesthesia performed in sedated spontaneously breathing infants with a natural airway can be an alternative strategy for subumbilical laparoscopic procedures, with a success rate of 100% in experienced hands.
PEDIATRIC ANESTHESIA
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Andy Wai Kan Yeung, Thomas Wochele-Thoma, Fabian Eibensteiner, Elisabeth Klager, Mojca Hribersek, Emil D. Parvanov, Dalibor Hrg, Sabine Voelkl-Kernstock, Maria Kletecka-Pulker, Eva Schaden, Harald Willschke, Atanas G. Atanasov
Summary: This study assessed the readability and content quality of web-based information on COVID-19 vaccination posted on official/governmental websites and compared them with country vaccination rates. The study found that most of the evaluated websites had good content quality, but readability and provision of relevant information could be improved.
JMIR PUBLIC HEALTH AND SURVEILLANCE
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Andy Wai Kan Yeung, Stefan Tino Kulnik, Emil D. Parvanov, Anna Fassl, Fabian Eibensteiner, Sabine Voelkl-Kernstock, Maria Kletecka-Pulker, Rik Crutzen, Johanna Gutenberg, Isabel Hoeppchen, Josef Niebauer, Jan David Smeddinck, Harald Willschke, Atanas G. Atanasov
Summary: This study analyzed the academic literature on the use of digital technology in cardiology using bibliometric methods. It identified popular research topics, key authors, institutions, countries, and journals. The United States was the most productive country in this field, and hypertension, atrial fibrillation, and atherosclerosis were frequently investigated cardiovascular conditions.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Emergency Medicine
Martina Hermann, Christina Hafner, Vincenz Scharner, Mojca Hribersek, Mathias Maleczek, Andreas Schmid, Eva Schaden, Harald Willschke, Thomas Hamp
Summary: This study assessed the feasibility of remote real-time supervision of prehospital point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in an urban environment. The results showed that remote supervision was successful in most cases, with excellent image and communication quality.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF TRAUMA RESUSCITATION & EMERGENCY MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Andy Wai Kan Yeung, Maria Kletecka-Pulker, Elisabeth Klager, Fabian Eibensteiner, Klara Doppler, Amer El-Kerdi, Harald Willschke, Sabine Voelkl-Kernstock, Atanas G. Atanasov
Summary: This study quantitatively analyzed the scientific literature landscape related to legal regulations of patient safety. The findings show a significant increase in publications since 2010, with the United States being the top contributor. The majority of the publications were original articles.
JOURNAL OF PATIENT SAFETY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Faisal A. Nawaz, Austin A. Barr, Monali Y. Desai, Christos Tsagkaris, Romil Singh, Elisabeth Klager, Fabian Eibensteiner, Emil D. Parvanov, Mojca Hribersek, Maria Kletecka-Pulker, Harald Willschke, Atanas G. Atanasov
Summary: AI has the potential to reshape medical practice and healthcare delivery. Online discussions on this topic are increasing, but many practitioners and medical students have limited understanding of AI. To promote research and resources on the intersection of AI and medicine, a Twitter-based campaign using the hashtag #MedTwitterAI was created. The analysis of tweets with the hashtag revealed significant interest and engagement from a diverse and global audience, demonstrating the effectiveness of hashtags in raising awareness and facilitating knowledge-sharing.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Markus Zadrazil, Peter Marhofer, Werner Schmid, Melanie Marhofer, Philipp Opfermann
Summary: Early pre-anesthetic management may not contribute to the safety of pediatric anesthesia during the COVID-19 lockdown. The occurrence of respiratory events is associated with younger age, endotracheal intubation, and bronchopulmonary procedures.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Andy Wai Kan Yeung, Emil D. Parvanov, Faisal A. Nawaz, Rehab A. Rayan, Maria Kletecka-Pulker, Harald Willschke, Atanas G. Atanasov
Summary: This article analyzed the academic literature on COVID-19 RAT using bibliometric methods. The findings showed variations in research output among different countries, as well as recurring scenarios and keywords. These research results are consistent with exchanges among laboratorians, authors, institutions, and publishers worldwide.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Himel Mondal, Emil D. Parvanov, Rajeev K. Singla, Rehab A. Rayan, Faisal A. Nawaz, Valentin Ritschl, Fabian Eibensteiner, Chandragiri Siva Sai, Merisa Cenanovic, Hari Prasad Devkota, Mojca Hribersek, Ronita De, Elisabeth Klager, Maria Kletecka-Pulker, Sabine Voelkl-Kernstock, Garba M. Khalid, Ronan Lordan, Mihnea-Alexandru Gaman, Bairong Shen, Tanja Stamm, Harald Willschke, Atanas G. Atanasov
Summary: This study successfully utilized Twitter for crowdsourcing ideas on strategies to end the COVID-19 pandemic faster. The results indicate that the Twitter community highly values the significance of both personal responsibility and institutional measures in combating the pandemic.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Medicinal
Olena Litvinova, Elisabeth Klager, Nikolay T. Tzvetkov, Oliver Kimberger, Maria Kletecka-Pulker, Harald Willschke, Atanas G. Atanasov
Summary: The development of digital health tools and solutions is crucial for the modern healthcare system. Digital pills with ingestible sensors can improve treatment outcomes, patient compliance, and enable mobile clinical monitoring, while reducing healthcare costs and enhancing patient safety.
Editorial Material
Anesthesiology
Peter Marhofer, Urs Eichenberger
Summary: The use of augmented reality in medical education and practice is becoming more common. This technology's main advantage is the ability to display relevant information in the visual field of multiple operators. This article provides a critical analysis of the potential application of augmented reality in regional anesthesia.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Philipp Opfermann, Werner Schmid, Mina Obradovic, Felix Kraft, Markus Zadrazil, Daniela Marhofer, Peter Marhofer
Summary: This retrospective observational study aimed to identify sex differences associated with caudal epidurals, a commonly used technique of pediatric regional anesthesia, using individually validated data. The study found that boys are more likely to experience technical complications and respiratory events, while there is no significant difference in the failure rate of anesthesia between girls and boys.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Valentin Ritschl, Fabian Eibensteiner, Erika Mosor, Maisa Omara, Lisa Sperl, Faisal A. Nawaz, Chandragiri Siva Sai, Merisa Cenanovic, Hari Prasad Devkota, Mojca Hribersek, Ronita De, Elisabeth Klager, Eva Schaden, Maria Kletecka-Pulker, Sabine Voelkl-Kernstock, Harald Willschke, Christoph Aufricht, Atanas G. Atanasov, Tanja Stamm
Summary: A Twitter survey was used to understand the public's perception of mandatory COVID-19 vaccination. The results showed that less than 50% of respondents favored mandatory vaccination, while almost half of the respondents opposed it.
JMIR FORMATIVE RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Andy Wai Kan Yeung, Emil D. Parvanov, Mojca Hribersek, Fabian Eibensteiner, Elisabeth Klager, Maria Kletecka-Pulker, Bernhard Roessler, Karl Schebesta, Harald Willschke, Atanas G. Atanasov, Eva Schaden
Summary: This article uses bibliometric methods to analyze the important literature in digital teaching research in medical education, revealing the main research topics, productive authors, research organizations, countries, and journals. The study found that different aspects of medical education are experimenting with digital teaching, which can enhance learning satisfaction, knowledge gain, and cost-effectiveness.
JMIR MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2022)
