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Author: Cameron Cortigiano Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesiologist Gentian Meta, MD, of Edmond, Okla., has paid $50,000 in civil penalties after allegations that he violated the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970. Dr. Meta allegedly failed to maintain documents related to the purchase of controlled substances, according to a June 15 report from Fox affiliate KOKH. In […]
Read MoreAuthors: Kabbara J et al. Cureus, June 19, 2026. Summary This narrative review examined whether regional anesthesia, compared with general anesthesia, affects cancer recurrence, metastasis, or long-term survival after oncologic surgery. Surgery produces a substantial neuroendocrine and inflammatory stress response. Increased catecholamines, cortisol, inflammatory cytokines, and perioperative immunosuppression may reduce natural killer-cell activity and allow […]
Read MoreAuthor: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASC Review A nationwide survey of CRNAs found compensation continued to rise in 2025, but many clinicians remain open to changing jobs, highlighting ongoing workforce pressures for hospitals and health systems. APEX Anesthesia Review surveyed 634 CRNAs and student registered nurse anesthetists nationwide. Seventy-seven percent of CRNAs reported year-over-year salary growth, and 36% said […]
Read MoreAuthors: Ali M et al. Cureus, June 18, 2026. Summary This prospective observational study compared the modified Mallampati score with ultrasound measurement of the skin-to-epiglottic distance for predicting difficult glottic visualization during direct laryngoscopy. The study included 400 adults between 18 and 60 years old undergoing elective surgery with general anesthesia and endotracheal intubation. All […]
Read MoreAuthors: Mølgaard et al. Journal: Anesthesia & Analgesia published: October 2025 Summary: This randomized clinical trial evaluated whether continuous wireless vital sign monitoring with real-time alerts could improve postoperative outcomes after major noncardiac surgery. The authors note that complications occur in about one-third of patients after major surgery and are often preceded by abnormal vital […]
Read MoreAuthor: Kristin Kuchno Becker’s Hospital Review A rural Texas hospital organization has notified UnitedHealthcare of its intent to end all participation agreements over alleged unsustainable reimbursement rates. Six things to know: 1. Texas Organization of Rural & Community Hospitals Clinically Integrated Network, representing primary care clinics and 45 rural and community hospitals across Texas, plans to […]
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 MoreAuthor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Certified registered nurse anesthetists now earn an average of $288,441 annually, up from $181,000 in 2019, according to Marit Health peer-reported salary data and AANA’s 2026 compensation report. This 59% increase has outpaced anesthesiologist pay growth at nearly twice the rate. In major metro markets the figure runs higher, with $310,000 in […]
Read MoreLymphotoxin-beta receptor controls the development of chronic pain Authors: Tumanov et al. Journal: Cell Reports published: April 2026 Summary: This article describes a new immune-system pathway that may help explain how acute pain becomes chronic pain. The researchers focused on the lymphotoxin-beta receptor, an immune-related receptor that appears to play an important role in sensory […]
Read MoreAuthors: Larsen et al. Journal: The European Journal of Health Economics published: April 6, 2026 Summary: This study evaluated whether artificial intelligence-assisted continuous vital sign monitoring after surgery affected healthcare costs, resource utilization, and labor market outcomes. The study was a secondary analysis of the WARD Surgical randomized clinical trial, which compared AI-assisted continuous vital […]
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