Patients who smoke or vape cannabis may require significantly more anesthesia during upper endoscopy procedures than those who use edible cannabis or do not use the drug at all, according to a study presented at the American Society of Anesthesiologists’ annual meeting.
Taking melatonin or Ambien before surgery may help patients sleep better, experience less post-operative pain and reduce opioid use during recovery, according to a 25-year research analysis presented at the American Society of Anesthesiologists’ annual meeting.
AM 560 meteorologist Jason Caterina is forecasting a mild, mostly clear weekend for the Chicago area, with highs of 70 on Saturday and 72 on Sunday — a sharp contrast to the nor’easter battering the Northeast. Listeners are advised to check the National Weather Service for updates as conditions can shift.
A radio co-host identified on air as Sherry described her experience with a health care cost-sharing program, calling the coverage of her major surgery expenses “seamless” with “zero problems.”
Ed Sheeran broke with his tour partner Macklemore’s pro-Gaza messaging, acknowledging the horror of the October 7th Hamas attack — but his language drew criticism from conservatives who said it granted Israel and Hamas a false moral equivalence.
The seasonal evening exhibit combines illuminated art installations with the garden’s existing desert plant collection.
The local crisis line is adding two additional overnight counselors after call volume climbed nearly 40% over the past year.
Free clinics across the Valley will offer heat-illness screenings and cooling supplies as triple-digit temperatures approach.
The dedicated urgent care wing is designed to divert non-emergency cases away from the main emergency department.
The renovated industrial space will host rotating six-month residencies for emerging Indigenous artists working across mediums.