We are seeking a dedicated anesthesiologist to join our all-anesthesiologist group. Our team will consist of 4 full-time providers and 1 for vacation relief, managing 3 operating rooms. Position Highlights: Zero call for 3 weeks, followed by 1 week of call without daytime work only call after 7 PM therefore you may not work the […]
Read MoreAuthors: Chun-Yu Peng, M.D. et al Anesthesiology November 2024, Vol. 141, 1009–1012. To the Editor: Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are approved for type 2 diabetes mellitus and weight loss. However, concerns have emerged regarding their potential to increase the risk of perioperative regurgitation and aspiration pneumonitis, despite standard fasting protocols. The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA; […]
Read MoreAuthors: Yu Liu, M.D. et al Anesthesiology November 2024, Vol. 141, 929–945. Background Myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) are the primary etiological characteristics of chronic myofascial pain syndrome. Receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs) are associated with signal transduction in the central mechanisms of chronic pain, but the role of RTKs in the peripheral mechanisms of MTrPs remains unclear. […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Physicians and leaders often point to the continuous cuts to anesthesia reimbursements as a significant driving factor behind the ongoing anesthesia provider shortage. CMS anesthesia reimbursements declined 8.2% from 2019 to 2024 — from $22.27 per unit to $20.44, VMG Health said in a May blog post. An additional report from Coronis […]
Read MoreWe are seeking a dedicated anesthesia care team to join our new anesthesia care team contract at Riverview Regional Medical Center. Gadsden is a town of over 100,000 people that is located 1 hour from Birmingham AL and 2 hours from Atlanta GA. Position Highlights: Anesthesiologist call is 1:3 Competitive salary of $500,000 plus benefits. […]
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