Authors: Yuan-Hsin Chen, MD, MPH et al JAMA Netw Open. 2025;8(3):e250081. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.0081 Key PointsQuestion Is preoperative use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) associated with respiratory surgical complications? Findings In this cohort study including 366 476 individuals undergoing common surgical procedures, patients taking GLP-1 RAs had no significant differences in odds of postoperative aspiration pneumonia compared with patients […]
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 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 MoreAuthor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Law firm McGuireWoods has secured a CMS Stark law advisory opinion for a physician-owned hospital seeking to relocate eight miles from its current site and add an emergency department, according to a news release from the law firm. CMS determined that the relocated hospital would still qualify for the whole hospital […]
Read MoreAuthor: Li, Ru Ph.D. et al Anesthesiology March 05, 2025. Background: General anesthetics may substantially influence endothelium function, potentially affecting outcomes of surgical patients, but their effects are unclear. Here, we studied a commonly used inhaled anesthetic, sevoflurane, and an intravenous anesthetic, propofol, on vascular endothelial permeability using multiple in vitro assays and a mouse model. Methods: […]
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