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Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Private equity’s decade-long consolidation of anesthesiology has produced two documented outcomes: higher prices for payers and worse working conditions for physicians, according to a June 2026 white paper from AMGA Consulting. The market share shift has been significant. A 2020 study published in JAMA Network found that roughly 20% of anesthesia practices had been acquired […]
Read MoreAuthor: Sathiya G. Priya, et al. Cureus, July 1, 2026 Sleep is essential for healing, immune function, cognition, hormonal regulation, and recovery after serious injury. However, patients in intensive care frequently experience fragmented and poor-quality sleep because of pain, noise, light, monitoring, nursing interventions, and the unfamiliar ICU environment. This prospective observational study evaluated sleep […]
Read MoreAuthor: A. LN, et al. Cureus, April 2026 Postoperative ileus is a frequent complication following abdominal surgery. Delayed gastrointestinal recovery can cause abdominal distention, discomfort, nausea, vomiting, delayed oral intake, and prolonged hospitalization. Chewing gum has been proposed as a simple form of “sham feeding.” Although the patient does not swallow food, chewing stimulates cephalic-vagal […]
Read MoreAuthor: Matthew Clanfield, et al. Journal of Clinical Anesthesia, 2026 Large language models are increasingly being used by physicians and trainees to obtain rapid clinical and procedural information. This study evaluated whether three commonly used artificial intelligence systems could provide safe, accurate, and useful troubleshooting advice to anesthesia trainees performing regional nerve blocks. The investigators […]
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 […]
Read MoreAuthor: Thomas Vingerhoets, et al. Cureus, May 28, 2026 Postoperative pain after total knee arthroplasty can delay mobilization, increase opioid requirements, and slow functional recovery. Although intravenous dexamethasone is commonly incorporated into multimodal analgesia, the effectiveness and safety of extending corticosteroid treatment with an oral postoperative regimen remain uncertain. This systematic review evaluated oral corticosteroids […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Many anesthesia departments and ASCs facing staffing shortages have turned toward cheaper labor as a solution. Jarrett Heard, MD, associate professor of clinical anesthesiology and medical director of perioperative services at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, thinks that framing misses the actual lever available to the specialty. “I really […]
Read MoreAuthor: Sergio Zuazo and Bruno Santiago Cureus, July 5, 2026 Combining S-ketamine and dexmedetomidine in a single infusion may simplify drug administration and reduce the number of infusion pumps required during anesthesia or procedural sedation. However, the physical and chemical stability of this specific mixture had not previously been established. This laboratory study evaluated whether […]
Read MoreAuthor: Shreya Desai, et al. Cureus, March 2026 Pectoral nerve blocks are commonly used to provide analgesia for breast and anterior chest-wall surgery. Although PECS I and II blocks are generally considered superficial and relatively safe, local anesthetic may occasionally spread beyond the intended fascial planes and affect portions of the brachial plexus. This case […]
Read MoreThe Daily Dose Anesthesia & Analgesia and A&A Practice recognized researchers and peer reviewers whose work has advanced anesthesiology research, clinical care, and scientific publishing. The awards were presented during the A&A Lunch Symposium at the 2026 IARS and SOCCA Annual Meeting. The ceremony was moderated by A&A Editor-in-Chief Jaideep J. Pandit, MA, BMBCh, DPhil, […]
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