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Anesthesiology Published - 2 January, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Single Muscle Fibre Calcium Wave Frequency Assay for Malignant Hyperthermia Diagnosis

Authors: Singh DP et al. Anesthesiology. December 2025. SummaryThis exploratory validation study evaluated a novel diagnostic technique for malignant hyperthermia (MH) susceptibility based on direct measurement of calcium release dynamics in single skeletal muscle fibers. The current gold standard for MH diagnosis, the in-vitro contracture test (IVCT), is invasive, resource-intensive, and limited to specialized centers. […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 2 January, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Prophylactic Phenylephrine Boluses Versus Variable Rate Infusion During Elective Cesarean Delivery Under Spinal Anesthesia

Authors: Mohta M et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia. 141(4):736–739, October 2025. SummaryThis randomized, double-blind trial compared prophylactic phenylephrine administered as titrated boluses versus variable-rate infusion for prevention of postspinal hypotension during elective cesarean delivery under spinal anesthesia. While international consensus guidelines recommend prophylactic phenylephrine infusion, infusion pumps may not be universally available, particularly in resource-limited […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 2 January, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
The Brainstem and Pain: New Research, New Understanding

Author: Lisa O’Mary Medscape Dec 2025 When the hair rises on the back of your neck through a process called piloerection or something hurts so much your primitive response prompts you to run away, your body can completely block out pain to deal with the survival scenario at hand. “Beautiful” is the word Luke Henderson, PhD, […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 2 January, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
The biggest anesthesia news of 2025

Author: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASC Review Here are the 10 anesthesia stories published by Becker’s that drew the most clicks this year: A UnitedHealthcare policy that took effect Oct. 1 reduced reimbursements to independently practicing certified registered nurse anesthetists by 15%, paying 85% of the allowable for services billed under the QZ modifier. The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology said […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 2 January, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Are ASC margins in danger?

Author: Laura Dyrda Becker’s ASC Review As CMS continues to move more procedures into the outpatient setting, ASC leaders say growth opportunities are expanding but not without risk. The “shiny new thing” for many ASCs today often means newly approved outpatient procedures, higher-acuity cases or specialty expansions that promise growth but require significant upfront investment. While […]

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