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Anesthesiology Published - 31 March, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
3 new malpractice laws in 2026

Here are 3 meaningful malpractice/tort law changes going into 2026 that actually matter for physicians and anesthesia groups (not fluff): 1. New Mexico – Major malpractice reform (HB 99 + related bills) New Mexico passed a 2026 malpractice reform package (HB 99) aimed at stabilizing the physician market. Key changes: Caps and limits on damages […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 31 March, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Cryoneurolysis Thermal Graphs: In Vivo Descriptive Data from Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Thermocouples

Authors: Ilfeld BM et al. Anesthesiology, March 23, 2026, 10.1097/ALN.0000000000006059 Summary This small in vivo descriptive study examined a key practical issue in cryoneurolysis: whether tissue surrounding a cryoprobe actually reaches the therapeutic temperature range required for effective and reversible nerve ablation. While the cryoprobe’s returning argon gas reaches extremely low temperatures (often below -80°C), […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 31 March, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Medtronic to distribute Merit Medical’s low back pain treatment

Author: Elise Reuter Medtechdive Dive Brief: Medtronic said Tuesday that it has struck a distribution agreement for a back pain treatment made by Merit Medical. The agreement is focused on a basivertebral nerve ablation system to target chronic vertebrogenic lower back pain, a type of low back pain caused by damage to the vertebral endplates. Medtronic plans […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 30 March, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthesia delays, equipment gaps disrupt OR teamwork: Study

Author: Cameron Cortigiano Becker’s ASC Review Organizational issues such as missing equipment, heavy workloads and anesthesia-related delays were among factors surgeons said negatively affect relationships with anesthesiologists, according to a recent study published in Cureus. Differences between surgeons’ and anesthesiologists’ clinical priorities, organizational hurdles and hierarchical dynamics can often lead to relational challenges between physicians. The cross-sectional […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 30 March, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Efficacy and Safety of Remimazolam Tosylate versus Propofol for Sedation of Postoperative Mechanically Ventilated Patients in Intensive Care Units

Authors: Guan X et al. Anesthesiology, March 19, 2026, 10.1097/ALN.0000000000006047 Summary This multicenter, randomized, phase 3 non-inferiority trial compared remimazolam tosylate—a short-acting benzodiazepine—to propofol for sedation of postoperative mechanically ventilated ICU patients. The study enrolled 211 patients, almost all postoperative, requiring at least 6 hours of sedation with a target RASS of -2 to +1. […]

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