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Anesthesiology Published - 22 June, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
A Narrative Review of Regional vs. General Anesthesia in Cancer Surgery: Immune Pathways and Long-Term Oncologic Outcomes

Authors: Kabbara J et al. Cureus, June 19, 2026. Summary This narrative review examined whether regional anesthesia, compared with general anesthesia, affects cancer recurrence, metastasis, or long-term survival after oncologic surgery. Surgery produces a substantial neuroendocrine and inflammatory stress response. Increased catecholamines, cortisol, inflammatory cytokines, and perioperative immunosuppression may reduce natural killer-cell activity and allow […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 22 June, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
The hiring oversight costing hospitals CRNA applicants

Author: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASC Review A nationwide survey of CRNAs found compensation continued to rise in 2025, but many clinicians remain open to changing jobs, highlighting ongoing workforce pressures for hospitals and health systems. APEX Anesthesia Review surveyed 634 CRNAs and student registered nurse anesthetists nationwide. Seventy-seven percent of CRNAs reported year-over-year salary growth, and 36% said […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 22 June, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Comparison of Modified Mallampati Score and Ultrasonographic Airway Assessment in Predicting Ease of Glottic Visualization

Authors: Ali M et al. Cureus, June 18, 2026. Summary This prospective observational study compared the modified Mallampati score with ultrasound measurement of the skin-to-epiglottic distance for predicting difficult glottic visualization during direct laryngoscopy. The study included 400 adults between 18 and 60 years old undergoing elective surgery with general anesthesia and endotracheal intubation. All […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 22 June, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Continuous Vital Sign Monitoring at the Surgical Ward for Improved Outcomes After Major Noncardiac Surgery

Authors: Mølgaard et al. Journal: Anesthesia & Analgesia published: October 2025 Summary: This randomized clinical trial evaluated whether continuous wireless vital sign monitoring with real-time alerts could improve postoperative outcomes after major noncardiac surgery. The authors note that complications occur in about one-third of patients after major surgery and are often preceded by abnormal vital […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 22 June, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
45-hospital network in Texas to end UnitedHealthcare contracts

Author: Kristin Kuchno Becker’s Hospital Review A rural Texas hospital organization has notified UnitedHealthcare of its intent to end all participation agreements over alleged unsustainable reimbursement rates. Six things to know: 1. Texas Organization of Rural & Community Hospitals Clinically Integrated Network, representing primary care clinics and 45 rural and community hospitals across Texas, plans to […]

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