Month: January 2025

Uncategorized Published - 29 January, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Fibromyalgia Pain Might Start in the Spinal Cord, Study Suggests

Author: Julie Stewart Medscape Anyone with fibromyalgia can tell you it hurts, but no one can yet explain what causes all those aches. A study published in Pain Reports adds a new piece to the puzzle, showing spinal disinhibition — disruption of the spinal cord’s inhibitory systems that modulate pain signals — in people with fibromyalgia syndrome. […]

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Uncategorized Published - 28 January, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
High Neuraxial Blockade in a Parturient After Epidural Placement: A Quality Improvement Simulation

Authors: Patel S, Le N D, Carter J, et al. Cureus 17(1): e77712. January 20, 2025 Background Epidural anesthesia is a commonly used procedure in obstetrics for managing labor pain, with a potential complication of high neuraxial blockade. Proficiency in performing epidural or spinal anesthesia and promptly recognizing and managing high neuraxial blockade are critical […]

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Uncategorized Published - 28 January, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Suzetrigine’s Pending Approval Signals a Shift in Non-Opioid Pain Management

Author: Kelsey Giara, PharmD, RPh MedCentral The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is expected to issue a decision on the NDA for suzetrigine on January 30. An oral voltage-gated sodium channel (NaV) inhibitor selective for NaV1.8, suzetrigine was developed to treat moderate-to-severe acute pain. The drug could be the first novel drug class approved […]

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Uncategorized Published - 28 January, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Join Our New CRNA Team in Riverdale, GA!

We’re excited to announce the formation of a new anesthesia group in Riverdale, GA, located just 10 minutes from the Atlanta Airport. We’re seeking dedicated CRNAs to join our collaborative care team, which will include 4 full-time CRNAs and 2 anesthesiologists managing 4 operating rooms.  This is a 25% independent practice and doing own blocks! […]

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Uncategorized Published - 28 January, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Discover The Best Anesthesiologist Opportunity in New Mexico

If you’re an anesthesiologist searching for a balanced lifestyle and rewarding work, you’ll want to check out this opportunity. Our all-anesthesiologist group is seeking a dedicated team member to join our collaborative practice. Position Highlights: Zero Call for 3 Weeks: Enjoy three weeks of no call duty, followed by one week of call. Even during […]

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Uncategorized Published - 28 January, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
C-arm-Guided Paravertebral Block for Surgical Anesthesia in a High-Risk Cardiac Patient Undergoing Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy

Authors: Singh C S, Mishra N, Pathania S, et al. Cureus 17(1): e77746. doi:10.7759/cureus.77746 January 20, 2025 Abstract Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is an effective, minimally invasive procedure for removing large or complex renal stones. While general anesthesia is commonly used, it may lead to complications such as hemodynamic instability. This procedure typically involves accessing the […]

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Uncategorized Published - 28 January, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Where noncompetes stand, by state

Author: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review The fate of noncompete agreements has been in flux recently, as the Federal Trade Commission awaits change to leadership and President Donald Trump, while noncompete clauses remain the subject of lawsuits in healthcare. The Economic Innovation Group, a bipartisan public policy organization, has compiled a summary of where noncompetes stand by state. It categorizes each […]

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Uncategorized Published - 28 January, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Undergoing General Anesthesia: A Narrative Review

Authors: Alnsour T M, Altawili M, Alghuraybi S A, et al. Cureus 17(1): e77728. doi:10.7759/cureus.77728 January 20, 2025 Abstract General anesthesia is a critical component of surgical procedures, requiring effective ventilation strategies to ensure adequate oxygenation and prevent complications. This narrative review aims to compare various ventilation techniques used during general anesthesia, focusing on their […]

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Uncategorized Published - 27 January, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
The Impact of Administering Human Plasma Protein Fraction 5% (PPF5%) in Major Liver Resection Surgeries

Authors: Hammad Y, Kassas H, Tageldin T, et al. Cureus 17(1): e77824. January 22, 2025 Introduction Albumin substantially influences the acid-base equilibrium within the human body and the regulation of acid-base homeostasis. The precise role of albumin remains a subject of debate. Human plasma protein fraction 5% (PPF5%) (Octapharma Pharmazeutika Produktionsgesellschaft m.b.H., Vienna, Austria) contains […]

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Uncategorized Published - 27 January, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Developing an EEG-based model to predict awakening after cardiac arrest using partial processing with the BIS Engine

Authors: Snider, Samuel B. MD et al Anesthesiology January 09, 2025. Introduction: Accurate prognostication in comatose survivors of cardiac arrest is a challenging and high-stakes endeavor. We sought to determine whether internal EEG subparameters extracted by the Bispectral Index (BIS) monitor, a device commonly used to estimate depth-of-anesthesia intraoperatively, could be repurposed to predict recovery […]

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