Author: Valérie Rössler-Fehr, et al. Canadian Journal of Anesthesia. 2026;73:478–489. Natural killer cells are an important component of the immune system’s defense against cancer. They recognize and destroy malignant cells by releasing cytotoxic substances, particularly perforin and granzyme. This laboratory study examined whether exposure to sevoflurane impairs the ability of natural killer cells to induce […]
Read MoreAuthor: Flora Liu, MD IARS 2026 Annual Meeting coverage Pediatric anesthesia faces major challenges involving workforce shortages, unequal access to safe care, inconsistent implementation of clinical guidelines, and uncertainty about which risk-assessment tools provide meaningful clinical value. At the 2026 IARS and SOCCA Annual Meeting, experts discussed how pediatric anesthesia can remain safe, equitable, and […]
Read MoreAuthor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesia reimbursement has been eroding for years, but the pace of payer-driven policy changes has accelerated sharply since 2023. “Continued decrease in reimbursement certainly puts a strain on anesthesia practices at a time when overhead continues to increase,” Jason Habeck, MD, assistant professor of anesthesiology at the Minneapolis-based University of […]
Read MoreAuthor: Flora Liu, MD IARS and SOCCA 2026 Annual Meeting coverage Electroencephalography allows anesthesiologists to monitor the brain—the primary target organ of general anesthesia. However, relying solely on a proprietary processed EEG number can overlook important information contained in the raw waveform, density spectral array, and spectral edge frequency. At the 2026 IARS and SOCCA […]
Read MoreAnesthesia Experts is recruiting a full-time Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist for a private anesthesia practice in Savannah. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CRNA seeking a highly desirable schedule, excellent compensation, and the ability to practice independently as part of a three-CRNA anesthesia team. Position Highlights • Excellent salary • Malpractice insurance provided, […]
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