Authors: Virno T et al. Cureus. October 21, 2025. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.95044 Summary:This review addresses the ethical and clinical challenges of managing acute pain in patients with opioid use disorder (OUD). The opioid epidemic has intensified dilemmas around balancing adequate pain control with the risk of relapse, misuse, and worsening addiction. Historically, patients with OUD have […]
Read MoreAuthors: Reme SE et al. Anesthesiology. November 07, 2025. DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005821 Summary:This randomized clinical trial evaluated whether a brief session of preoperative hypnosis provides greater benefit than preoperative mindfulness in reducing postoperative symptoms after breast cancer surgery. Postoperative pain, fatigue, nausea, discomfort, and emotional distress are common after breast surgery and have meaningful effects on […]
Read MoreAuthors: Tokita H et al. Anesthesiology. November 10, 2025. DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005842 Summary:This single-center, cluster-randomized trial evaluated whether adding PECS I (interpectoral) blocks to either paravertebral blocks or serratus anterior plane blocks improves postoperative analgesia after bilateral mastectomy with immediate expander reconstruction. Paravertebral block alone is a widely accepted technique for breast surgery, but the relative […]
Read MoreHardin Medical Center (122 beds) is offering a rare CRNA-only practice where you can enjoy full autonomy and an exceptional lifestyle. • Schedule: 2 weeks on / 1 week off (17 weeks off each year)• Model: Independent CRNA practice – no anesthesiologist supervision• Case Mix: General surgery, orthopedics, endoscopy, OB/GYN (including epidurals & C-sections)• No […]
Read MoreAuthors: Zelber-Sagi S et al. Anesthesiology. November 05, 2025. DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005830 Summary:This large multicenter retrospective cohort study examined whether the Fibrosis-4 (FIB-4) liver fibrosis score, a simple and widely used noninvasive index, is associated with postoperative mortality and complications among surgical patients without known liver disease. Data were derived from the MPOG (Multicenter Perioperative Outcomes […]
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