Authors: Shuang Han, B.S. et al Anesthesiology March 2024, Vol. 140, 538–557. Background Memory deficits are a common comorbid disorder in patients suffering from neuropathic pain. The mechanisms underlying the comorbidities remain elusive. The hypothesis of this study was that impaired lactate release from dysfunctional astrocytes in dorsal hippocampal CA1 contributed to memory deficits. Methods A […]
Read MoreAuthor: Mats Enlund, M.D., Ph.D. Anesthesiology March 2024, Vol. 140, 634–635. To the Editor: I was deeply impressed by the recently published work “Deep Isoflurane Anesthesia Is Associated with Alterations in Ion Homeostasis and Specific Na+/K+-ATPase Impairment in the Rat Brain” by Reiffurth et al. A long time ago, I was introduced by chance to Professor Gunnar […]
Read MoreAuthor: Riz Hatton Becker’s ASC Review False Claims Act settlements and judgments surpassed $2.68 billion during the 2023 fiscal year, according to a Feb. 22 news release from the Justice Department. Last year the government and whistleblowers saw 543 settlements and judgments, the highest in a single year. Of the settlements and judgments reported by the Justice […]
Read MoreAuthor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesia is plagued by a growing provider shortage — nearly 30% of anesthesiologists are predicted to leave the practice by 2033, according to a whitepaper from Medicus Healthcare Solutions. Two anesthesiology leaders joined Becker’s to discuss their biggest concerns regarding these shortages. Editor’s note: These responses were edited lightly for clarity and length. […]
Read MoreAuthors: Lisa Goudman, Ph.D. et al Anesthesiology March 2024, Vol. 140, 524–537. Background Heightened risks of dependence, addiction, anxiolytic effects, or prescription overdose death due to long-term use of pain medication have increased awareness about extended pain medication use in chronic pain populations. The goal of this study was to evaluate the incidence and prevalence of […]
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