Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review From noncompete bans to pay cuts, here are three pieces of good news and three pieces of bad news facing physicians in 2024: The good news More states ban noncompetes States have been increasingly changing noncompete laws, which affect between 37% and 45% of physicians, according to a June 13 blog […]
Read MoreRocaNews A Florida guitarist played rock music while undergoing brain surgery, WSVN Miami reported Christian Nolen, a professional guitarist, was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Doctors scheduled him for an awake craniotomy, a type of surgery in which the patient is kept awake for parts of it During those operations, doctors ask patients to perform tasks […]
Read MoreAuthor: Rob Clemens MD, MBA, PhD Anesthesiologists are often the unsung heroes in the world of healthcare, working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that patients receive safe and pain-free surgical and medical procedures. As we celebrate Anesthesiologist Week, it’s time to shine a spotlight on these dedicated medical professionals and recognize the crucial […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Gurunathan, Usha FANZCA et al Anesthesia & Analgesia January 18, 2024. BACKGROUND: There is limited evidence to inform the association between the intake of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs)/angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) and intraoperative blood pressure (BP) changes in an ambulatory surgery population. METHODS: Adult patients who underwent ambulatory surgery and were discharged on […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Dehne, Sarah MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia January 18, 2024. BACKGROUND: Current clinical guidelines recommend antifibrinolytic treatment for liver transplantation to reduce blood loss and transfusion utilization. However, the clinical relevance of fibrinolysis during liver transplantation is questionable, a benefit of tranexamic acid (TXA) in this context is not supported by sufficient evidence, […]
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