AUTHORS: Soejima, Takashi MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia ():10.1213/ANE.0000000000007572, May 23, 2025. BACKGROUND: Sepsis-associated encephalopathy causes irreversible cognitive dysfunction, yet no effective pharmacological treatments are available. The hippocampus is particularly vulnerable to sepsis-induced damage, and impairments in hippocampal synaptic plasticity, particularly late-phase long-term potentiation (L-LTP), are implicated in cognitive dysfunction. Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and […]
Read MoreAuthor: Claire Wallace Becker’s ASC Review Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has signed a bill authorizing licensure for certified anesthesiologist assistants. Signed into law May 21, House Bill 979 allows CAAs to practice in physician-led anesthesia care teams, according to a May 22 news release shared with Becker’s. Tennessee is the 23rd state, in addition to the […]
Read MoreIf you’re an anesthesiologist searching for a balanced lifestyle and rewarding work, you’ll want to check out this opportunity. Our all-anesthesiologist group is seeking a dedicated team member to join our collaborative practice. Position Highlights: Zero Call for 3 Weeks: Enjoy three weeks of no call duty, followed by one week of call. Even during […]
Read MoreWe’re excited to announce the formation of a new anesthesia group in Riverdale, GA, located just 10 minutes from the Atlanta Airport. We’re seeking dedicated CRNAs to join our collaborative care team, which will include 4 full-time CRNAs and 2 anesthesiologists managing 4 operating rooms. This is a 25% independent practice and doing own blocks! […]
Read MoreAuthor: Cameron Cortigiano Becker’s ASC Review Here are the data breaches and settlements affecting the anesthesia space, as reported by Becker’s so far in 2025: Privately held anesthesia services firm Somnia was ordered by a federal judge to pay $2.4 million in a class action lawsuit following a 2022 data breach. High Point, N.C.-based Carolina Anesthesiology was found to […]
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