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 […]
Read MoreAuthor: 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 […]
Read MoreAuthors: 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 […]
Read MoreAuthor: 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 […]
Read MoreAuthors: 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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