⭐ Recognized by FeedSpot: #12 Best Anesthesiology Blog Worldwide

Anesthesiology Published - 11 September, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
States ranked by CRNAs per capita

 Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review South Dakota has the highest concentration of certified registered nurse anesthetists relative to its population, with nearly 44 CRNAs per 100,000 residents, according to a Becker’s analysis of May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics employment data and 2024 U.S. Census population estimates. The figures reflect only employed CRNAs counted […]

Read More
Anesthesiology Published - 11 September, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
New Fibromyalgia Genetics Discovery: An Author’s Perspective

Author: Julie Stewart Medscape Medical News Nat Med. 2026;doi:10.1038/s41591-026-04492-6 New research published in Nature Medicine offers genetic clues about the long-debated origins of fibromyalgia, suggesting that this painful condition is ultimately a central nervous system disorder. A multi-ancestry genome-wide association study meta-analysis across 2,563,755 individuals identified 26 risk loci for fibromyalgia, many associated with genes that regulate brain and neural […]

Read More
Anesthesiology Published - 11 September, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
The anesthesia workforce cliff nobody’s planning for

Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review The anesthesia workforce shortage is not new news to ASCs and physicians – the projected shortage of anesthesiologists by 2036 will hit 6,300, and by 2033, the U.S. is projected to face a shortage of about 12,500 CRNAs, nearly 22% of the current workforce. Sean Gipson started worrying about anesthesia staffing years before most […]

Read More
Anesthesiology Published - 11 September, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthesiologist Opportunity in Carlsbad, New Mexico: $550,000, Eight Weeks of Vacation, and Up to $300,000 in Student-Loan Repayment

Anesthesia 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 More
Anesthesiology Published - 10 September, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Conditioned Pain Modulation and Pleasant Pain Relief as Complementary Processes Reflecting Individual Differences in Pain Coping

Author: Matthieu Vincenot et al  European Journal of Pain August 2026 Background Pain perception is the result of different modulatory mechanisms. Inhibition, via descending brainstem mechanisms, is key to pain reduction and is typically elicited by the cold pressor test (CPT). Recently, a compensatory hedonic response has been observed after CPT interruption, thought to facilitate […]

Read More