Author: Cameron Cortigiano Becker’s ASC Review Washington has the highest annual median wage for anesthesiologists of any state, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In total, there were eight states where the median wage for anesthesiologists was more than $460,000. Below are the annual median wages for anesthesiologists across 25 states based on May […]
Read MoreAuthors: Rocha A, Cardante Santos C, Alves P, et al. Cureus 18(7): e112723. doi:10.7759/cureus.112723 Abstract CTNNB1-related neurodevelopmental disorder with spastic diplegia and visual defect (NEDSDV) is a rare genetic condition characterized by developmental delay, axial hypotonia, peripheral spasticity, and ophthalmologic abnormalities. Due to its phenotypic overlap with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy, NEDSDV may be underdiagnosed, […]
Read MoreAuthor: Deborah Brauser Medscape Medical News The findings were published online on December 23 in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Cannabis products with high levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) were associated with a small improvement in chronic pain but also increased risk of adverse events (AEs), according to a newly updated systematic review. The review of more than two […]
Read MoreAuthor: Richard A. Lawhern, PhD KevinMD.com blog Anyone reading health care news today must be aware that American medicine – particularly pain medicine – is in crisis. Doctors are experiencing high levels of burnout due to administrative burdens, prior authorization demands, and a health care system that often prioritizes efficiency over patient care. This burnout […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review As more procedures migrate to the outpatient setting, the relationship between ASCs and health systems is evolving. Once viewed primarily as competitors, many organizations are now collaborating through joint ventures, referral partnerships and shared efforts to improve access while lowering costs. Four ASC leaders joined Becker’s to discuss the ways that ASC, hospital […]
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