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Anesthesiology Published - 10 December, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Preoperative Hypnosis versus Mindfulness for Reducing Postoperative symptoms in Breast Surgery

Authors: Reme SE et al. Anesthesiology. November 07, 2025. DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005821 Summary:This randomized clinical trial evaluated whether a brief session of preoperative hypnosis provides greater benefit than preoperative mindfulness in reducing postoperative symptoms after breast cancer surgery. Postoperative pain, fatigue, nausea, discomfort, and emotional distress are common after breast surgery and have meaningful effects on […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 10 December, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Paravertebral or serratus anterior plane block combined with PECS I (interpectoral) blocks versus paravertebral block for mastectomy

Authors: Tokita H et al. Anesthesiology. November 10, 2025. DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005842 Summary:This single-center, cluster-randomized trial evaluated whether adding PECS I (interpectoral) blocks to either paravertebral blocks or serratus anterior plane blocks improves postoperative analgesia after bilateral mastectomy with immediate expander reconstruction. Paravertebral block alone is a widely accepted technique for breast surgery, but the relative […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 10 December, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
BEST Independent CRNA Opportunity – Savannah, TN

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 - 9 December, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Association of liver fibrosis FIB-4 score with perioperative complications and mortality

Authors: Zelber-Sagi S et al. Anesthesiology. November 05, 2025. DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005830 Summary:This large multicenter retrospective cohort study examined whether the Fibrosis-4 (FIB-4) liver fibrosis score, a simple and widely used noninvasive index, is associated with postoperative mortality and complications among surgical patients without known liver disease. Data were derived from the MPOG (Multicenter Perioperative Outcomes […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 9 December, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Lionizing Morton’s Herculean Slaying of Surgical Pain: Reply

Authors: Kulesus K et al. Anesthesiology. November 10, 2025. Summary:This Letter to the Editor comments on a recently published Anesthesiology article regarding the historical credit given to William T. G. Morton for the first successful public demonstration of ether anesthesia. The authors emphasize that Morton was not the first to use ether for surgical anesthesia. […]

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