Author: 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 […]
Read MoreAnesthesia Experts is recruiting a full-time Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist for a private anesthesia practice in Savannah. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CRNA seeking a highly desirable schedule, excellent compensation, and the ability to practice independently as part of a three-CRNA anesthesia team. Position Highlights • Excellent salary • Malpractice insurance provided, […]
Read MorePress release from: DataHorizzon Research According to a new study by DataHorizzon Research, the “US Anesthesiology Service Market” is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.8% from 2025 to 2033, driven by increasing demand for surgical procedures, advancements in anesthesia delivery, and rising emphasis on patient safety and perioperative care management. Anesthesiology services form the […]
Read MoreEdited by Shrabasti Bhattacharya Medscape Medical News The study was led by Janice Bidesie, Experimental Psychology, Helmholtz Institute, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands. It was published online in Obesity. TOPLINE A systematic review synthesized findings from six case reports that linked semaglutide use for obesity to Wernicke encephalopathy in mostly middle-aged patients with multiple comorbidities. In each case, gastrointestinal […]
Read MoreThe Justice Department has charged 455 defendants across 45 states and US territories in a $6.5B healthcare fraud crackdown, which officials described as the largest coordinated enforcement action in its history and the second-largest amount ever charged in a single operation (behind last year’s $14.6B operation). Authorities say the schemes targeted Medicare, Medicaid, and other healthcare […]
Read MoreAuthor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Some anesthesia groups that sold to private equity-backed national platforms are reversing course and buying their practices back and reforming as independent groups. Stan Morton, CEO of Copractica, a Dallas-based clinically integrated network for independent anesthesia practices, told Becker’s how one member group sold to a large national group six or seven […]
Read MoreAuthors: Indu Subramanian, MD; Andrew C. Charles, MD Medscape Indira Subramanian, MD: Hi. Welcome, everyone, to Medscape. I’m so excited to have Professor Andrew Charles on today. He is a professor of neurology at UCLA and the director of the Goldberg Migraine Program at UCLA, a good friend and colleague, and he actually was my residency program director […]
Read MoreAnesthesia Experts and Carlsbad Anesthesia Services, LLC are seeking a full-time anesthesiologist to join our established anesthesia team at Carlsbad Medical Center in Carlsbad, New Mexico. This is an exceptional opportunity for an anesthesiologist seeking excellent compensation, a predictable schedule, manageable cases, and a true work-life balance. Because Carlsbad is located in a New Mexico […]
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