Authors: Rytel H et al. Cureus 17(7): e88051 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.88051 The quadratus lumborum block (QLB) has evolved into one of the most promising regional anesthetic techniques for abdominal and pelvic surgery. Unlike TAP blocks that provide only somatic analgesia, QLB enables both somatic and visceral pain relief due to spread of local anesthetic along the […]
Read MoreAuthors: Xue F-S et al. Source: Anesthesiology. 2025;143(6):1663–1665. DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005973 This Letter to the Editor comments on Zhang et al.’s study evaluating pyridoxine (vitamin B6) as part of a multimodal postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) prevention strategy in gynecologic laparoscopic surgery. Xue and colleagues acknowledge that pyridoxine was reported to halve the incidence of PONV […]
Read MoreAmerican Society of Anesthesiologists Millions of chronic pain patients may be forced to turn to opioids or less effective treatments for their conditions, at a time when the opioid epidemic continues to claim the lives of Americans at an alarming rate. A newly proposed Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) policy aims to deny those suffering from chronic […]
Read MoreAuthor: Torrey Kim MedCentral News From new conversion factors and negative efficiency adjustments to time-based codes, primary care may see the biggest increases. Primary care providers are expected to see higher pay in 2026, even though the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will be cutting the work relative value units for more than […]
Read MoreHardin 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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