Author: Mangesh Mange, et al. Cureus, April 2026 Infective endocarditis usually presents with fever, a new or changing heart murmur, positive blood cultures, and embolic or immunologic findings. This case demonstrates that infective endocarditis can instead present primarily as severe acute respiratory failure, closely resembling acute respiratory distress syndrome, even when the initial cardiovascular examination […]
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: Damien A. Hughes, et al. European Journal of Anaesthesiology, June 2026 Remifentanil patient-controlled analgesia is an important alternative for laboring women who cannot receive, or choose not to receive, neuraxial analgesia. However, concerns about maternal respiratory depression, sedation, staffing, and monitoring have led to inconsistent use and wide variation among maternity units. The Obstetric […]
Read MoreAuthor: Bouchra Chahboun, et al. Cureus, June 22, 2026 Placenta percreta is the most severe form of placenta accreta spectrum, with placental tissue extending through the uterine wall and potentially invading adjacent organs, most commonly the bladder. It can cause catastrophic hemorrhage, shock, organ injury, emergency hysterectomy, and maternal death. This case describes a 34-year-old […]
Read MoreAuthors: Steven P. Cohen, MDBrian McLean, MDC. Ryan Phillips, MD 2026 HealthCentral LLC. Steering Committee members summarize new recommendations for spinal and peripheral nerve stimulation in active-duty service members. Plus, how the guidelines will impact clinical practice. Neuromodulation is a rapidly growing field that has become increasingly important in the treatment of chronic pain. There […]
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