Authors: Vernier T et al. Journal of Clinical Anesthesia, Volume 112, June 2026 This randomized controlled trial evaluated whether adding gamification elements to a virtual reality (VR) simulator improves training outcomes in ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia. Gamification—such as rewards, leaderboards, and performance feedback—is often promoted as a way to enhance learner engagement and retention, but evidence […]
Read MoreAuthor: Susan Kelly MEDTECHDIVE CEO Greg Roche says ambulatory surgery centers have largely lacked access to robots for performing soft tissue procedures, until now. The Dexter robot has Food and Drug Administration clearance for use in gallbladder, hysterectomy and inguinal hernia repair procedures. Permission granted by Distalmotion More surgical procedures in the U.S. are migrating to […]
Read MoreAuthors: Milne B et al. European Journal of Anaesthesiology, 43(5):423–433, May 2026 This implementation study evaluated the real-world adoption of a biomarker-guided renal care bundle designed to identify and manage subclinical acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients after cardiac surgery. While prior randomized trials demonstrated that this bundle can reduce moderate-to-severe AKI, its uptake in […]
Read MoreAuthor: Brittnie Hayes, Esq., Vice President of Claims, The Doctors Company This article was originally published in Medical Economics. During the past several years, social perception of healthcare has shifted, evidenced in plaintiff-tilted documentaries depicting one-sided versions of medical events and social media commentaries blaming clinicians for the high cost of medical care. These negative media […]
Read MoreAuthors: Meng F et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia, 142(5):848–855, May 2026 This study evaluates whether neuraxial anesthesia provides superior postoperative outcomes compared with general anesthesia in geriatric patients undergoing hip arthroplasty for hip fracture, using a large national database. Given the ongoing debate regarding optimal anesthetic technique in this high-risk population, the authors sought to […]
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