Author: Mark D. Neuman, MD, M.Sc, Editor Anesthesiology, April 2026 Summary:This study identifies the parabrachial nucleus as a central control hub for persistent pain. Using advanced imaging and electrophysiologic techniques in mice, researchers demonstrated that specific neuronal populations within the parabrachial region encode and sustain chronic pain signals even after the initial injury has resolved. […]
Read MoreHere are 3 meaningful malpractice/tort law changes going into 2026 that actually matter for physicians and anesthesia groups (not fluff): 1. New Mexico – Major malpractice reform (HB 99 + related bills) New Mexico passed a 2026 malpractice reform package (HB 99) aimed at stabilizing the physician market. Key changes: Caps and limits on damages […]
Read MoreAuthors: Ilfeld BM et al. Anesthesiology, March 23, 2026, 10.1097/ALN.0000000000006059 Summary This small in vivo descriptive study examined a key practical issue in cryoneurolysis: whether tissue surrounding a cryoprobe actually reaches the therapeutic temperature range required for effective and reversible nerve ablation. While the cryoprobe’s returning argon gas reaches extremely low temperatures (often below -80°C), […]
Read MoreAuthor: Elise Reuter Medtechdive Dive Brief: Medtronic said Tuesday that it has struck a distribution agreement for a back pain treatment made by Merit Medical. The agreement is focused on a basivertebral nerve ablation system to target chronic vertebrogenic lower back pain, a type of low back pain caused by damage to the vertebral endplates. Medtronic plans […]
Read MoreAuthor: Cameron Cortigiano Becker’s ASC Review Organizational issues such as missing equipment, heavy workloads and anesthesia-related delays were among factors surgeons said negatively affect relationships with anesthesiologists, according to a recent study published in Cureus. Differences between surgeons’ and anesthesiologists’ clinical priorities, organizational hurdles and hierarchical dynamics can often lead to relational challenges between physicians. The cross-sectional […]
Read More