Author: Hailey Bosek Becker’s Spine Review Endoscopic spine surgery has long been synonymous with lumbar discectomy, according to Jang Yoon, MD, director of minimally invasive spine surgery at the University of California San Francisco — but he doesn’t see it that way. “I don’t see endoscopic surgery as a specific procedure. I see it as […]
Read MoreAuthor: Cameron Cortigiano Becker’s ASC Review The anesthesia workforce crisis isn’t just about headcount. Rising costs, payer dynamics that reward size over quality, overstuffed clinics and a growing debate over care delivery models are straining the system from multiple directions. Five leaders spoke with Becker’s to discuss what’s breaking down — and where the field goes from […]
Read MoreWhat if your next CRNA position offered excellent compensation, no call, a manageable anesthesia practice—and you got to live in Key West, Florida? Key West Anesthesia Services, LLC is seeking a full-time CRNA to join our established anesthesia team in one of the most desirable locations in the country. This is a $275,000 1099 position […]
Read MoreAuthors: Madrid R, Alvarado Gil S, Juarez L E, et al. Cureus 18(8): e115410. doi:10.7759/cureus.115410 Abstract In this case report of a 36-year-old with a remotely healed tracheostomy stoma, urgent intubation led to false passage formation despite the endotracheal tube appearing to pass through the vocal cords. Absent end-tidal CO₂ and breath sounds were initially […]
Read MoreTomer Talmy et al British Journal of Anaesthesia August 2026 Background Ketamine is commonly used perioperatively as an anaesthetic and analgesic adjunct and has demonstrated potential antitumour effects in preclinical studies. However, clinical and epidemiological data on its association with long-term outcomes after oncologic surgery remain limited. Methods We conducted a retrospective cohort study using […]
Read MoreAuthor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review South Dakota has the highest concentration of certified registered nurse anesthetists relative to its population, with nearly 44 CRNAs per 100,000 residents, according to a Becker’s analysis of May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics employment data and 2024 U.S. Census population estimates. The figures reflect only employed CRNAs counted […]
Read MoreAuthor: Julie Stewart Medscape Medical News Nat Med. 2026;doi:10.1038/s41591-026-04492-6 New research published in Nature Medicine offers genetic clues about the long-debated origins of fibromyalgia, suggesting that this painful condition is ultimately a central nervous system disorder. A multi-ancestry genome-wide association study meta-analysis across 2,563,755 individuals identified 26 risk loci for fibromyalgia, many associated with genes that regulate brain and neural […]
Read MoreAuthor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review The anesthesia workforce shortage is not new news to ASCs and physicians – the projected shortage of anesthesiologists by 2036 will hit 6,300, and by 2033, the U.S. is projected to face a shortage of about 12,500 CRNAs, nearly 22% of the current workforce. Sean Gipson started worrying about anesthesia staffing years before most […]
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: Matthieu Vincenot et al European Journal of Pain August 2026 Background Pain perception is the result of different modulatory mechanisms. Inhibition, via descending brainstem mechanisms, is key to pain reduction and is typically elicited by the cold pressor test (CPT). Recently, a compensatory hedonic response has been observed after CPT interruption, thought to facilitate […]
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