Juan P. Cata

Perioperative glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist exposure and persistent postoperative opioid use among adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a propensity score-matched cohort study

Persistent postoperative opioid use remains an important perioperative concern, particularly in adults with type 2 diabetes, who may be more vulnerable to adverse postoperative recovery. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) may influence postoperative recovery thr...

Preoperative Medication Management in Ambulatory Surgery: Best Practices and Challenges

This review aims to summarize current evidence on the preoperative management of commonly used medications in patients undergoing ambulatory surgery. The preoperative assessment of patients undergoing ambulatory surgery must include careful medication review and individualized pr...