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Anesthesiology Published - 19 March, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Evaluating the Acute Effects of the Cannabinoid Dronabinol and the Opioid Hydromorphone Alone and in Combination

Authors: Hamilton K R et al. Anesthesiology, March 13, 2026, 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005925 This double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled crossover trial evaluated whether combining an opioid with a cannabinoid improves analgesia in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Preclinical research has suggested that cannabinoids may enhance opioid analgesia, potentially allowing lower opioid doses while maintaining effective pain relief. However, high-quality human […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 19 March, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Quantitative EEG changes preceding and following postoperative delirium

Authors: Van der A J et al. Anesthesiology, March 9, 2026, 10.1097/ALN.0000000000006026 This prospective multicenter cohort study investigated whether quantitative electroencephalographic (EEG) patterns exist before or after postoperative delirium (POD) in older surgical patients. Postoperative delirium is a common complication after major surgery in elderly patients and is associated with increased morbidity, prolonged hospitalization, and […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 19 March, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Returning to Anesthesia After Burnout, Pain Management, ICU med or administrative job? We Built a Path Back

Burnout or time away in pain, ICU, or administration doesn’t erase your anesthesia training—it just requires a structured path back. For many physicians, it simply means you stepped away to regroup. We work with anesthesiologists every day who want to return to clinical anesthesia after time away in: administration or leadership roles pain medicine critical […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 19 March, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
BEST Independent CRNA Opportunity – Savannah, TN just increased salary $15,000

Hardin Medical Center (122 beds) is offering a rare CRNA-only practice where you can enjoy full autonomy and an exceptional lifestyle. • Schedule: 2 weeks on / 1 week off (17 weeks off each year)• Model: Independent CRNA practice – no anesthesiologist supervision• Case Mix: General surgery, orthopedics, endoscopy, OB/GYN (including epidurals & C-sections)• No […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 18 March, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthesia reimbursement declines over the last 5 years

Author: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review ASCs and anesthesia practices are feeling a financial squeeze as reimbursement rates fail to keep pace with rising operational costs. Here is a look at how CMS’ reimbursement rates for anesthesia have changed over the last five years: 2019 Conversion factor: $22.27, less than 1% increase from 2018 2020 Conversion factor: $22.20, […]

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