Michael Jackson was struggling to sleep, had insomnia: How propofol drug led to the pop music icon’s death? Here’s what you need to know as his biopic trailer is released

The trailer for the Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' has been released. The film is set to premiere on April 24, 2026. The ...
Becker's ASC

Dr. Steven Shafer to Testify on Michael Jackson’s Use of Propofol

Steven Shafer, MD, professor of anesthesiology at Columbia University and editor in chief of the journal Anesthesia and Analgesia, will testify as an expert witness about propofol in the trial of ...
Cochrane

Is propofol better for sedation during colonoscopy compared to traditional sedatives (opioids or benzodiazepines, or both)?

Sedation using propofol instead of traditional sedatives may improve recovery time and patient satisfaction scores for people undergoing colonoscopy. Propofol sedation has little to no effect on ...
Becker's ASC

Develop a Policy to Address Propofol Use

Q: Considering that propofol is the most widely used anesthetic in our facility and that there are specific AAAHC expectations regarding the use of agents for which there are no reversal agents, ...
CNN

Drugs that killed Jackson for clinical use only, experts say

CNN-- The drugs said to have contributed to Michael Jackson's death are routinely used in hospital settings, but should never be combined at home, medical professionals say. The Los Angeles County ...
Medscape

Dexmedetomidine, Propofol Similar in Ventilated Adults With Sepsis

Outcomes for mechanically ventilated adults with sepsis receiving light sedation were the same whether they received dexmedetomidine or propofol, according to data from a 13-center randomized, ...
EurekAlert!

Strategy to reduce the amount of propofol waste in the operating room

Propofol is used in the operating room to induce anesthesia. To maintain anesthesia, a continuous infusion of the agent via a separate syringe pump is the standard procedure for total intravenous ...
Business Wire

Avenacy Announces Launch of Propofol Injectable Emulsion, USP in the U.S. Market

Induction of General Anesthesia for Patients Greater than or Equal to 3 Years of Age Maintenance of General Anesthesia for Patients Greater than or Equal to 2 Months of Age Initiation and Maintenance ...
DrBicuspid

Propofol better than sevoflurane for pediatric patients?

Is propofol better than sevoflurane as a general anesthesia for pediatric patients? Noting that "volatile anesthetics" have been associated with emergence delirium in children, while propofol has been ...
Soompi

Yoo Ah In's Agency Briefly Addresses Actor's Recent Investigation For Propofol Use

Yoo Ah In’s agency has shared a brief statement with regards to the actor undergoing investigation for propofol use. On February 8, it was reported on TV Chosun’s “News9” that a top Korean actor had ...
Deadline.com

‘Hellbound’ Star Yoo Ah-in Under Police Investigation For Alleged Illegal Propofol Use

South Korean actor Yoo Ah-In attends the Netflix's 'SEOUL VIBE' press conference at the Grand Intercontinental Hotel on August 23, 2022 in Seoul, South Korea Getty Images South Korean actor Yoo Ah-in ...