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Anesthesiology Published - 4 May, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Adoption of a novel biomarker-guided quality improvement treatment bundle for patients with subclinical acute kidney injury after cardiac surgery

Authors: Milne B et al. European Journal of Anaesthesiology, 43(5):423–433, May 2026 This implementation study evaluated the real-world adoption of a biomarker-guided renal care bundle designed to identify and manage subclinical acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients after cardiac surgery. While prior randomized trials demonstrated that this bundle can reduce moderate-to-severe AKI, its uptake in […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 2 May, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Trends in Medical Malpractice Claims: Social Perception of Healthcare Affects Outcomes in the Courtroom

Author: Brittnie Hayes, Esq., Vice President of Claims, The Doctors Company This article was originally published in Medical Economics. During the past several years, social perception of healthcare has shifted, evidenced in plaintiff-tilted documentaries depicting one-sided versions of medical events and social media commentaries blaming clinicians for the high cost of medical care. These negative media […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 1 May, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Neuraxial Compared With General Anesthesia on Postoperative Outcomes After Hip Arthroplasty for Geriatric Hip Fracture

Authors: Meng F et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia, 142(5):848–855, May 2026 This study evaluates whether neuraxial anesthesia provides superior postoperative outcomes compared with general anesthesia in geriatric patients undergoing hip arthroplasty for hip fracture, using a large national database. Given the ongoing debate regarding optimal anesthetic technique in this high-risk population, the authors sought to […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 1 May, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
The anesthesia staffing strategies that are actually working

Author: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesia staffing shortages show no sign of easing, and health systems are aware that no single fix exists. Industry leaders told Becker’s that, instead,  they are rethinking everything from scheduling and compensation to culture and workforce pipelines to stabilize coverage. The takeaway: success now depends on how well systems align staffing with […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 1 May, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Communication Training for the Preoperative Anesthesia Consultation Reduces Anxiety

Authors: Zech N et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia, 142(5):869–878, May 2026 This prospective, patient-blinded pre–post intervention study investigated whether a focused communication training session for anesthesiologists could further reduce patient anxiety during the preoperative anesthesia consultation. The study is grounded in the concept that traditional risk disclosure—while necessary for informed consent—can unintentionally increase anxiety and […]

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