Author: Kelly Gooch Becker’s Hospital Review More than 100,000 students were enrolled in U.S. medical schools in 2025 — a record high, according to data released Dec. 9 by the Association of American Medical Colleges. Total enrollment reached 100,723 students in 2025, with the largest-ever incoming class of 23,440 first-year students. Here are three other key findings: […]
Read MoreAuthors: Gondode PG et al. A & A Practice 19(11):e02070, November 2025. SummaryThis comparative study evaluated the accuracy, completeness, readability, emotional tone, and myth-debunking ability of patient education materials (PEMs) about Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) generated by three AI chatbots—ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Meta Llama—compared with traditional online content from Cleveland Clinic and Mayo […]
Read MoreHardin Medical Center (122 beds) is offering a rare CRNA-only practice where you can enjoy full autonomy and an exceptional lifestyle. • Schedule: 2 weeks on / 1 week off (17 weeks off each year)• Model: Independent CRNA practice – no anesthesiologist supervision• Case Mix: General surgery, orthopedics, endoscopy, OB/GYN (including epidurals & C-sections)• No […]
Read MoreAuthors: O’Carroll JE et al. Anesthesiology, November 2025. DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005868 SummaryThis international, prospective cohort study aimed to determine the true incidence of patient-reported pain during cesarean delivery performed under neuraxial anesthesia. Previous estimates were limited by retrospective or single-center study designs; therefore, the investigators conducted an 8-week prospective study across 15 centers in the United […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review The procurement and management of anesthesia services is a top concern for ASC leaders as declining reimbursement rates put pressure on surgical efficiency and operating room flow. Two leaders recently joined Becker’s to discuss the anesthesia strategies that may no longer be useful to ASCs in the face of modern challenges in healthcare. Editor’s note: […]
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