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Anesthesiology Published - 4 March, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Comparison of the Efficacy of Two Doses of Intranasal Atomized Dexmedetomidine as Premedication for Parental Separation Anxiety in Children Undergoing Elective Surgery

Authors: Kumar D et al. Cureus 18(2): e103239, February 08, 2026 10.7759/cureus.103239 Summary This prospective randomized controlled trial compared two doses of intranasal atomized dexmedetomidine (1 µg/kg vs 2 µg/kg) for preoperative anxiolysis in children undergoing elective surgery. Preoperative anxiety in pediatric patients is strongly associated with: Difficult parental separation Poor mask acceptance Increased perioperative […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 4 March, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Why Is Your Anesthesia Group Still Doing Its Own Billing?

f you’re running an anesthesia department and still handling your billing internally, the real question isn’t “Can we do it?” It’s “Why are we?” On paper, in-house billing feels logical. You control the staff. You see the reports. You assume it saves money. But in anesthesia, billing is not administrative work — it is specialized […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 4 March, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Comparative Efficacy of Palonosetron–Dexamethasone Versus Granisetron–Dexamethasone for Prevention of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting

Authors: Bairwa K et al. Cureus 18(2): e104098, February 23, 2026 Summary This narrative review compares the efficacy of palonosetron–dexamethasone versus granisetron–dexamethasone for prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), with specific emphasis on otologic surgeries such as tympanoplasty and mastoidectomy. Otologic procedures carry particularly high PONV risk due to vestibular stimulation and frequent use […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 4 March, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Tunneled and Non-tunneled Epidural Catheters for Acute Post-surgical Pain

Authors: Lor K et al. Cureus 18(2): e103832, February 18, 2026 Summary This case report describes the combined use of a tunneled thoracic epidural catheter and a second non-tunneled lumbar epidural catheter to manage severe acute postoperative pain in a medically complex, highly opioid-tolerant patient undergoing thoracoabdominal surgery. Clinical Scenario The patient had a tunneled […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 4 March, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
A Novel Role of Dexmedetomidine in the Modulation of Morphine Reward Memory via Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid Transporter-1

Authors: He J et al. Anesthesiology, February 24, 2026 Summary This preclinical study identifies a novel mechanism by which dexmedetomidine (Dex) modulates opioid reward circuitry, demonstrating that Dex promotes extinction of morphine-associated reward memory through gamma-aminobutyric acid transporter-1 (GAT1) inhibition—independent of its classical α₂-adrenergic receptor effects. Background Opioid use disorder (OUD) remains a global public […]

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