Authors: AL-Shehab S M, AL-Shehab R A Cureus 18(7): e112937. doi:10.7759/cureus.112937 Abstract Ludwig’s angina and odontogenic deep neck space infections represent high-risk scenarios for anaesthesiologists, as airway compromise may develop despite initially preserved spontaneous breathing. We report a 41-year-old woman with no relevant comorbidities who presented with a five-day history of odontogenic right-sided neck swelling, […]
Read MoreAuthors: Nair A, Al Hamrashdi B, Mistry T, et al. Cureus 18(7): e113510. doi:10.7759/cureus.113510 Abstract Regional anesthesia (RA) is increasingly utilized in emergency departments (EDs) as an opioid-sparing strategy for acute pain management. However, the global research landscape, collaboration patterns, and thematic evolution of RA in emergency medicine (EM) remain poorly characterized. This study aimed […]
Read MoreAuthors: Potsangbam S, Thete R M, Yehya A, et al. Cureus 18(7): e113067. doi:10.7759/cureus.113067 Abstract Patient satisfaction has become a central metric in evaluating healthcare quality. However, its use in pediatric anesthesia is less explored due to unique challenges in reporting satisfaction by a pediatric surgical patient. As a result of this, parental satisfaction is […]
Read MoreEdited by Archita Rai Medscape Medical News UK This study was led by Murat Torgutalp, MD, MSc, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin in Berlin, Germany. It was published online on November 27, 2025, in Arthritis & Rheumatology. TOPLINE: In patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), a higher intake of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) was associated with reduced radiographic spinal progression, […]
Read MoreAnesthesia Experts is expanding into Columbia, and we are building what we believe will become one of the strongest anesthesia teams in the region. We are currently recruiting both CRNAs and anesthesiologists for full-time and locums positions within a brand-new anesthesia care team model at one of Middle Tennessee’s growing hospitals. This is not a […]
Read MoreAuthor: Cameron Cortigiano Becker’s ASC Review Washington has the highest annual median wage for anesthesiologists of any state, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In total, there were eight states where the median wage for anesthesiologists was more than $460,000. Below are the annual median wages for anesthesiologists across 25 states based on May […]
Read MoreAuthors: Rocha A, Cardante Santos C, Alves P, et al. Cureus 18(7): e112723. doi:10.7759/cureus.112723 Abstract CTNNB1-related neurodevelopmental disorder with spastic diplegia and visual defect (NEDSDV) is a rare genetic condition characterized by developmental delay, axial hypotonia, peripheral spasticity, and ophthalmologic abnormalities. Due to its phenotypic overlap with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy, NEDSDV may be underdiagnosed, […]
Read MoreAuthor: Deborah Brauser Medscape Medical News The findings were published online on December 23 in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Cannabis products with high levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) were associated with a small improvement in chronic pain but also increased risk of adverse events (AEs), according to a newly updated systematic review. The review of more than two […]
Read MoreAuthor: Richard A. Lawhern, PhD KevinMD.com blog Anyone reading health care news today must be aware that American medicine – particularly pain medicine – is in crisis. Doctors are experiencing high levels of burnout due to administrative burdens, prior authorization demands, and a health care system that often prioritizes efficiency over patient care. This burnout […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review As more procedures migrate to the outpatient setting, the relationship between ASCs and health systems is evolving. Once viewed primarily as competitors, many organizations are now collaborating through joint ventures, referral partnerships and shared efforts to improve access while lowering costs. Four ASC leaders joined Becker’s to discuss the ways that ASC, hospital […]
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