Author: Dr Clemens

Uncategorized Published - 7 November, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
BEST Independent CRNA Opportunity – Savannah, TN

Hardin Medical Center (122 beds) is offering a rare CRNA-only practice where you can enjoy full autonomy and an exceptional lifestyle. • Schedule: 2 weeks on / 1 week off (17 weeks off each year)• Model: Independent CRNA practice – no anesthesiologist supervision• Case Mix: General surgery, orthopedics, endoscopy, OB/GYN (including epidurals & C-sections)• No […]

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Uncategorized Published - 6 November, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Association Between Multisite and Site-Specific Chronic Pain, Analgesic Use, Metabolic-Proteomic Profile and Incident Chronic Kidney Disease in Diabetes

Authors: Yang, Sisi et al. Anesthesiology November 2025 | DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005829 This large cohort study from the UK Biobank investigated the link between chronic pain, analgesic use, and the development of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in individuals with diabetes. The analysis included over 20,000 diabetic participants who provided detailed information on seven chronic pain locations […]

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Uncategorized Published - 6 November, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Relationship Between V̇A/Q̇ Mismatch and Capnogram Phase III Slope in Acute Bronchoconstriction and Its Modulation by Salbutamol Assessed by Synchrotron Imaging in Rabbit Lung

Authors: Bayat, Sam et al. Anesthesiology November 2025 | DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005807 This investigation evaluated how the slope of phase III (SIII) of the volumetric capnogram reflects the balance between lung ventilation and perfusion (V̇A/Q̇) during acute bronchoconstriction. In a rabbit model, the researchers used methacholine to induce bronchoconstriction and synchrotron radiation K-edge subtraction (KES) imaging […]

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Uncategorized Published - 6 November, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Why Doctors Hesitate to Say ‘I’m Sorry’ After Errors

Author: Paolo Spriano, MD Medscape Apologies are commonly defined as “a regretful acknowledgment of an offense or failure; a formal, public statement of regret.” In healthcare, apologies offered with honesty and transparency are an essential part of addressing medical errors. An effective apology acknowledges what happened, accepts responsibility, and expresses sincere regret for the patient’s suffering. […]

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Uncategorized Published - 6 November, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Temporary Intraoperative Cerebral Blood Flow Reduction to Facilitate Neurovascular Procedures

Authors: Adele S. Budiansky et al. Source: Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology 37(4):335–340, October 2025. DOI: 10.1097/ANA.0000000000001046 This focused review outlines four major strategies used to achieve temporary intraoperative cerebral blood flow reduction during neurovascular surgery and endovascular procedures. Techniques reviewed include deep hypothermic circulatory arrest (DHCA), intravenous adenosine, rapid ventricular pacing (RVP), and endovascular balloon-assisted […]

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Uncategorized Published - 6 November, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
High volume of surprise billing disputes are ineligible for arbitration, insurers allege

Author: Rebecca Pifer Healthcare Dive Plans determined that 39% of claims submitted to independent dispute resolution last year were actually ineligible for the process. Dive Brief: Many claims that providers submit for dispute resolution under the No Surprises Act are actually ineligible for the process, according to a new survey from health insurance groups. AHIP […]

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Uncategorized Published - 6 November, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
BEST Independent CRNA Opportunity – Savannah, TN

Hardin Medical Center (122 beds) is offering a rare CRNA-only practice where you can enjoy full autonomy and an exceptional lifestyle. • Schedule: 2 weeks on / 1 week off (17 weeks off each year)• Model: Independent CRNA practice – no anesthesiologist supervision• Case Mix: General surgery, orthopedics, endoscopy, OB/GYN (including epidurals & C-sections)• No […]

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Uncategorized Published - 5 November, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Medicare finalizes controversial cut to specialty care next year

Author: Rebecca Pifer Healthcare Dive Medicare has locked in a controversial pay cut for specialty doctors next year, normalizing reimbursement between specialists and primary care doctors and curbing the influence of a powerful physician association in setting rates. The CMS finalized the 2026 Medicare physician fee schedule on Friday. The massive payment rule includes a […]

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Uncategorized Published - 5 November, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
The Off-Label Treatment That Helps Many With Fibromyalgia

Author: Laurie Tarkan Medscape An unlikely, decades-old drug is gaining traction as a promising off-label treatment for fibromyalgia, driven by a handful of studies and a growing number of anecdotal reports. Low-dose naltrexone (LDN), a medication originally developed to treat substance use disorders, is said to relieve the chronic pain, fatigue, and brain fog associated with the debilitating […]

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Uncategorized Published - 5 November, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
7 in 10 patients concerned AI will drive unfair claims denials

Author: Sara Heath, TeckTarget While patients worry about AI fairness, they recognize the potential the technology has to increase efficiency and potentially access to care. Nearly two-thirds of patients are worried that the artificial intelligence their health plans use isn’t fair, with 67% saying they’re afraid AI could unfairly deny them care, according to a […]

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