Author: Dr Clemens

The anesthesia desert: 8 states, no residency programs, no pipeline

Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Eight states have no anesthesia residency program, which means ASCs operating in those markets have no local pipeline and no structural fix on the horizon. Here are 10 more things to know about the geographical discrepancies in the anesthesia provider shortage: 1. According to data from the Bureau of Labor […]

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 […]

IARS Leadership Update

Dear IARS Members: The International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS) Board of Directors are pleased to announce that Marie E. Brown joined us as Interim Executive Director on July 6. As part of this leadership transition, Andre Williams is no longer with the IARS, though we appreciate his contributions to the Society during his tenure as […]

Programmed Intermittent Epidural Bolus vs Continuous Epidural Infusion for Labor Analgesia: A Comparative Study of Maternal Satisfaction and Breakthrough Pain

Author: Maria Sgouraki, et al. Cureus 18(6): e110560. Programmed intermittent epidural bolus, or PIEB, is increasingly used as an alternative to continuous epidural infusion for maintaining labor analgesia. This study compared the two techniques with particular attention to maternal satisfaction, breakthrough pain, rescue interventions, medication consumption, and adverse effects. The investigators studied 192 term pregnant […]

ADVICE FOR PASSING ANESTHESIA ORAL BOARD EXAMS

Author: Richard Novak, MD THE ANESTHESIA CONSULTANT You’re an anesthesiologist nearing completion of  your residency or fellowship. You’ve passed the written exam from the American Board of Anesthesiology, and are preparing for the anesthesia oral board exam. You’ve heard that 20% of examinees fail the oral exam, and you’re worried. What should you do? I’m […]

Fiberoptic Intubation Through a Laryngeal Mask in a Neonate With Difficult Airway: A Case Report

Authors: Macedo-Campos R, Mugeiro M, Nogueira A, et al. Cureus 18(6): e110992. doi:10.7759/cureus.110992 Abstract Securing the airway in preterm patients remains one of the most demanding aspects of anesthesia due to their unique anatomical and physiological features. These differences require a tailored approach to minimize morbidity and mortality. We present the case of a preterm […]

10 updates on the federal student loan cap fight in healthcare

Author: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s Physician Leadership The federal student loan landscape for healthcare students is in flux heading into July 1, when the Education Department’s Reimagining and Improving Student Education rule takes effect. The rule implements borrowing caps from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, eliminates the Grad PLUS loan program and — most controversially — defines which degree […]

The Technological Frontier: AI-Driven Healthcare

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 […]

Cannabis for Pain: The Latest Evidence and Clinical Considerations

Author: Mark Garofoli, PharmD, MBA, BCGP, Pain Management Pharmacist 2026 HealthCentral LLC From a potential Schedule shift to systemic review findings, what pain management specialists need to know. Chronic pain affects more than 50 million adults in the United States and remains a leading cause of disability, healthcare utilization, and reduced quality of life.1 Traditional pharmacologic […]