Author: Dr Clemens

Anesthesiology Published - 14 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
New DOD Guidelines Offer Neuromodulation Roadmap for the Treatment of Chronic Pain

Authors: Steven P. Cohen, MDBrian McLean, MDC. Ryan Phillips, MD 2026 HealthCentral LLC. Steering Committee members summarize new recommendations for spinal and peripheral nerve stimulation in active-duty service members. Plus, how the guidelines will impact clinical practice. Neuromodulation is a rapidly growing field that has become increasingly important in the treatment of chronic pain. There […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 14 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
AANA withdraws ‘nurse anesthesiologist’ trademark applications after ASA opposition

Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology has withdrawn two trademark applications incorporating the term “nurse anesthesiologist” following opposition proceedings brought by the American Society of Anesthesiologists before the U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. AANA filed motions to withdraw the applications on June 29, after ASA filed opposition proceedings in […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 14 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Disillusioned by AI in Medicine? There’s a Way Out, but It Might Be Messy

Author: Young May Cha, MD The Daily Dose Artificial intelligence and machine learning were expected to transform healthcare by converting large clinical datasets into personalized decision-support tools. Despite the excitement and the growing number of published models, AI has had relatively little effect on everyday clinical decision-making. At the 2026 IARS and SOCCA Annual Meeting, […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 14 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthesiologist Opportunity in Carlsbad, New Mexico: $550,000, Eight Weeks of Vacation, and Up to $300,000 in Student-Loan Repayment

Anesthesia 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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Anesthesiology Published - 13 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
The CRNA cost cliff

Author: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review As a shortage of physician anesthesiologists persists across the country and the demand for outpatient surgical services continues to rise, many ASCs have shifted increasingly towards anesthesia models that depend on certified-registered nurse anesthetists. “Most of the ASCs in my area are also becoming CRNA-only,” Jesse Johnson, CRNA at Springdale, […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 13 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Acute Panic Attack During Spinal Anesthesia: Successful Management With Intraoperative Psychological Intervention

Author: J. Nmezi Cureus, June 23, 2026 Acute anxiety can occur during awake regional anesthesia, but a true intraoperative panic attack is uncommon and may be mistaken for a high spinal block, local anesthetic toxicity, pulmonary embolism, anaphylaxis, or another medical emergency. This case report describes a 52-year-old woman with no previous psychiatric history who […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 13 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Biological and Pathophysiological Mechanisms of Postoperative Complications Affecting Long-Term Survival

Author: Laurence Weinberg, et al. Cureus, July 5, 2026 Postoperative complications are traditionally viewed as short-term events that increase hospital length of stay, cost, and early mortality. This narrative review argues that complications may also trigger biological changes that continue long after the patient appears to have recovered and may contribute to reduced long-term survival. […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 13 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Building Trust in Healthcare During Turbulent Times: T.H. Seldon Memorial Lecture

Author: Jordan Francke, MD, MPH The Daily Dose Public trust in physicians, scientists, and healthcare institutions is declining at a time when misinformation and disinformation are spreading rapidly. During the opening plenary session of the 2026 IARS and SOCCA Annual Meeting, Sharon Straus, CM, MD, MSc, FRCPC, FCAHS, FRSC, discussed how evidence-based medicine, transparency, public […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 13 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Intubation Approach for Patients with a Cervical Collar

Radius Anesthesia blog Cervical collar placement is a standard initial immobilization strategy for patients with suspected cervical spine injury, intended to maintain neutral alignment and reduce the risk of secondary neurologic damage. However, airway management in this context presents a significant clinical challenge. The need to secure a definitive airway must be balanced against the […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 13 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthesiologist Opportunity in Carlsbad, New Mexico: $550,000, Eight Weeks of Vacation, and Up to $300,000 in Student-Loan Repayment

Anesthesia 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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