Authors: Seillier C et al. Journal: Anesthesiology, December 4, 2025. DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005879 SummaryThis preclinical study examined the effects of repeated early-life exposure to general anesthesia on visual system development in mice and explored the role of tissue-type plasminogen activator (tPA) as a potential mechanistic mediator. Given ongoing concerns about neurodevelopmental consequences of pediatric anesthesia—and prior […]
Read MoreAuthors: Wang J-Y et al. Journal: Anesthesiology, December 5, 2025. DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005881 SummaryThis large retrospective cohort study evaluated whether critical closing pressure (Pcc) and tissue perfusion pressure (TPP) improve prognostication and risk stratification in patients with sepsis beyond mean arterial pressure (MAP) alone. While MAP is the cornerstone hemodynamic target in sepsis management, it does […]
Read MoreAuthors: Yang S et al. Journal: Anesthesiology, December 9, 2025. DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005829 SummaryThis large prospective cohort study examined the relationship between chronic pain patterns, analgesic use, and the development of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in individuals with diabetes, while also exploring associated metabolic and proteomic signatures. Given the high prevalence of chronic pain in diabetes […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Leaders in anesthesia, especially those in the outpatient setting, are juggling numerous challenges amid workforce shortages, declining reimbursements and costly inefficiencies. Jeff Tieder, MSN, CRNA, a clinical assistant professor at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga recently joined Becker’s to discuss his plans for combating the industry’s various challenges in 2026. Editor’s note: This […]
Read MoreAuthors: Singh DP et al. Journal: Anesthesiology, December 5, 2025. DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005882 SummaryThis exploratory validation study evaluated a novel diagnostic approach for malignant hyperthermia (MH) susceptibility using a single muscle fiber calcium wave frequency assay (CaWFa). Given the limitations of the current gold standard in-vitro contracture test (IVCT), including invasiveness, tissue requirements, and indirect measurement […]
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