Author: Dr Clemens

Anesthesiology Published - 24 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
High-THC Cannabis Tied to Marginally Less Pain, More Adverse Events

Medscape Medical News High-THC cannabis products were associated with small reductions in chronic pain severity but with higher rates of adverse events, according to an updated systematic review published December 23, 2025, in Annals of Internal Medicine. OverviewThe review included 25 placebo-controlled randomized trials (2303 participants), most with neuropathic pain. Trial duration ranged from 4–16 […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 24 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Cause-Based Classification of Intraoperative Adverse Events

Authors: Pereira S Anesthesia & Analgesia, 2026 (Letter to the Editor) This Letter to the Editor proposes a cause-based classification system for intraoperative adverse events (IAEs) to complement existing severity-based frameworks such as ClassIntra. Current Context ClassIntra provides a validated severity grading scale from 0 (no deviation from intraoperative course) to V (death), focusing on […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 24 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
The Most Common Causes of Maternal Death May Surprise You

MedCentral News Columbia University Irving Medical Center Researchers at Columbia University have found that accidental drug overdose, homicide, and suicide are the leading causes of death among pregnant and postpartum women. The findings were published in the New England Journal of Medicine. “Overdose and violence are not typically on our radar when it comes to thinking about approaches to reducing maternal morbidity and mortality, but these events are far […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 24 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Returning to Anesthesia After Burnout, Pain Management, ICU med or administrative job? We Built a Path Back

Burnout or time away in pain, ICU, or administration doesn’t erase your anesthesia training—it just requires a structured path back. For many physicians, it simply means you stepped away to regroup. We work with anesthesiologists every day who want to return to clinical anesthesia after time away in: administration or leadership roles pain medicine critical […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 24 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
BEST Independent CRNA Opportunity – Savannah, TN just increased salary $15,000

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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Anesthesiology Published - 23 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Contribution of Acute Kidney Injury After Liver Transplant in Development of Chronic Kidney Disease

Authors: Mendez NV et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia, January 26, 2026 This single-center retrospective cohort study examined the independent contribution of severe acute kidney injury (AKI) within 72 hours of liver transplantation to the subsequent development of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and long-term mortality. Background AKI is common following liver transplant and is associated with […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 23 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
The biggest CRNA changes in 2025

Author: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASC Review Here are five major changes affecting certified registered nurse anesthetists’ education, practice authority, reimbursement and workforce trends that Becker’s reported in 2025. 1. Doctoral entry requirements take effect: As of the end of 2025, all newly graduating certified registered nurse anesthetists in the U.S. are now required to hold doctorate degrees, a shift first announced […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 23 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
National Study of Milestone Evaluation Differences by Gender and Race in Anesthesiology Residency Training

Authors: Sun T et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia, February 3, 2026, 10.1213/ANE.0000000000007927 This national retrospective cohort study examined whether gender or race is associated with differences in ACGME Milestone ratings during anesthesiology residency. Using linked ACGME Milestone data and AAMC demographic data, the authors analyzed 4,997 residents from 141 programs who graduated between 2017 and […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 23 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Successful Respiratory Management Using Synchronized Nasal Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation for Abnormal Breath Patterns Associated With Joubert Syndrome

Authors: Managi A et al. Cureus 17(12): e99213, December 14, 2025 This case report describes the successful use of synchronized nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation (SNIPPV) with the MEdiTRIG pressure trigger system in a full-term neonate diagnosed with Joubert syndrome (JBS), a rare ciliopathy characterized by cerebellar vermis agenesis and the classic “molar tooth sign” […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 23 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Enhancing Anesthetic Preoptimization: Promising Opportunities for Innovation in Economically Diverse Regions

Authors: Bernstein WK et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia, 142(1):76–84, January 2026 This article is a roadmap for how anesthesiologists can drive higher-value perioperative care by moving “upstream” into preoperative optimization, especially in regions where resources and access vary (rural/urban underserved as well as higher-resource settings). The authors argue perioperative costs are rising unsustainably, and that […]

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