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Author: Dawood Alatefi, et al. BMC Anesthesiology. Published online May 30, 2026. Intravenous lidocaine may improve recovery after thyroidectomy by reducing postoperative nausea and vomiting, modestly decreasing pain, and improving quality-of-recovery scores. However, the clinical importance of the pain reduction remains uncertain despite statistically significant results. Study Design This systematic review and meta-analysis included 11 […]
Read MoreAuthor: Jordan Francke, MD, MPH IARS and SOCCA 2026 Annual Meeting coverage Neuraxial anesthesia remains the preferred technique for cesarean delivery because it generally produces better maternal and neonatal outcomes than general anesthesia. However, spinal, epidural, and combined spinal-epidural techniques do not always provide complete comfort. Intraoperative pain can cause significant psychological trauma and remains […]
Read MoreAuthor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review More certified registered nurse anesthetists are walking out of traditional W-2 positions, and the market they’re walking into is paying them more to do it. Of approximately 57,000 actively practicing CRNAs in the United States, about 18% practice as independent contractors rather than traditional employees, reflecting a growing preference for […]
Read MoreAuthor: Jordan Francke, MD, MPH IARS and SOCCA 2026 Annual Meeting coverage Trust in physicians, scientists, and public institutions is declining at a time when misinformation and artificial intelligence can rapidly amplify false or misleading claims. During the T.H. Seldon Memorial Lecture at the 2026 IARS and SOCCA Annual Meeting, Sharon Straus, CM, MD, MSc, […]
Read MoreAuthor: Cameron Cortigiano Becker’s ASC Review A bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives that would permit rural hospitals to utilize Medicare funding to hire physician anesthesiologists. The Medicare Access to Rural Anesthesiology Act was introduced by Reps. Jared Huffman and John Moolenaar, according to a July 14 news release from Mr. Huffman’s office. Here are […]
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: Sara Turbow, M.D., M.P.H. Reviewing: Nature Medicine NEJM Clinician Clinical Takeaway In a population-based study, lung cancer risk was similar in ex-smokers who used e-cigarettes and in current smokers. Context Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) might help people quit smoking; however, their effect on lung cancer risk remains unclear (see Figure 1). To explore the association between […]
Read MoreEdited by Archita Rai Mediscape MedBrief Pain Res Manag. 2026;2026(1):e1671698.doi:10.1155/prm/1671698 TOPLINE Patients with chronic pain who received an intravenous (IV) infusion of lidocaine reported relief from pain in the short-to-medium term, encountered only mild side effects, and reported high overall satisfaction with the treatment. METHODOLOGY Researchers conducted a retrospective study at a hospital in England to assess […]
Read MoreAuthor: Young May Cha, MD IARS and SOCCA 2026 Annual Meeting coverage Patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage, ischemic stroke, or traumatic brain injury are vulnerable to secondary neurologic injury. At the 2026 IARS and SOCCA Annual Meeting, neuroanesthesia experts reviewed how blood pressure control, cerebral perfusion, anesthetic selection, cerebrospinal fluid drainage, and individualized monitoring may improve […]
Read MoreAuthor: Flora Liu, MD IARS and SOCCA 2026 Annual Meeting coverage Emerging neurotechnologies are allowing researchers to examine the brain at increasingly detailed levels, manipulate neural activity, and observe multiple biological processes simultaneously. During the 2026 IARS and SOCCA Annual Meeting, Edward S. Boyden, PhD, described several technologies that may transform neuroscience and improve understanding […]
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