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Anesthesiology Published - 31 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Efficacy and Safety of Intravenous Lidocaine in Thyroidectomy

Author: Dawood Alatefi, et al. BMC Anesthesiology. Published online May 30, 2026. Intravenous lidocaine may improve recovery after thyroidectomy by reducing postoperative nausea and vomiting, modestly decreasing pain, and improving quality-of-recovery scores. However, the clinical importance of the pain reduction remains uncertain despite statistically significant results. Study Design This systematic review and meta-analysis included 11 […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 31 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
When the Newborn Isn’t the Only One Crying: Pain during Cesarean Delivery

Author: Jordan Francke, MD, MPH IARS and SOCCA 2026 Annual Meeting coverage Neuraxial anesthesia remains the preferred technique for cesarean delivery because it generally produces better maternal and neonatal outcomes than general anesthesia. However, spinal, epidural, and combined spinal-epidural techniques do not always provide complete comfort. Intraoperative pain can cause significant psychological trauma and remains […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 31 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
CRNAs are leaving hospital jobs — where are they going?

Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review More certified registered nurse anesthetists are walking out of traditional W-2 positions, and the market they’re walking into is paying them more to do it. Of approximately 57,000 actively practicing CRNAs in the United States, about 18% practice as independent contractors rather than traditional employees, reflecting a growing preference for […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 31 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Building Trust in Healthcare during Turbulent Times: T.H. Seldon Memorial Lecture

Author: Jordan Francke, MD, MPH IARS and SOCCA 2026 Annual Meeting coverage Trust in physicians, scientists, and public institutions is declining at a time when misinformation and artificial intelligence can rapidly amplify false or misleading claims. During the T.H. Seldon Memorial Lecture at the 2026 IARS and SOCCA Annual Meeting, Sharon Straus, CM, MD, MSc, […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 31 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
House bill would let rural hospitals tap Medicare for anesthesiologists: 5 things to know

Author: Cameron Cortigiano Becker’s ASC Review A bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives that would permit rural hospitals to utilize Medicare funding to hire physician anesthesiologists. The Medicare Access to Rural Anesthesiology Act was introduced by Reps. Jared Huffman and John Moolenaar, according to a July 14 news release from Mr. Huffman’s office. Here are […]

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