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Anesthesiology Published - 13 March, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Independent Factors Associated With Opioid Refills at 31 to 60 and 61 to 90 Days After Discharge From Spine Surgery

Authors: Ye F et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia, February 25, 2026. Independent Factors Associated With Opioid Refills at 31 to 60 and 61 to 90 Days After Discharge From Spine Surgery: A Novel Predictor of High-Risk Patients. This retrospective cohort study examined predictors of opioid prescription refills during the critical transition period between acute postoperative […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 13 March, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
A framework for success: Compassionate interventions to support healthcare colleagues when concerns arise

Authors: Fitzsimons M G et al. Journal of Clinical Anesthesia, 2026. A framework for success: Compassionate interventions to support healthcare colleagues when concerns arise. This article describes a structured and compassionate framework for addressing concerns about impaired healthcare professionals, particularly anesthesiologists. Physicians, like individuals in other professions, may experience medical, psychological, or substance-related conditions that […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 13 March, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Psychometric Assessment of PROMIS-29 as a Measure of Recovery After Colorectal Surgery

Authors: Fermi F et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia, February 25, 2026. Psychometric Assessment of PROMIS-29 as a Measure of Recovery After Colorectal Surgery: A Prospective Cohort Study. This prospective cohort study evaluated whether the PROMIS-29 questionnaire is a reliable and valid tool for measuring recovery after colorectal surgery. Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are increasingly used […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 13 March, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Effect of Amisulpride Inclusion in a Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting Protocol

Authors: Kim K et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia, 2026. Effect of Amisulpride Inclusion in a Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting Protocol: A Retrospective Pre–Post Analysis. This research letter evaluated the effect of adding amisulpride to an institutional postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) prevention protocol. Although numerous antiemetic agents are available, evidence comparing rescue strategies after failed […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 13 March, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Beyond the Binary: Integrating Novel G Protein–Biased Opioids Into the Opioid-Free Anesthesia Debate

Authors: Ji W et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia, 2026. Beyond the Binary: Integrating Novel G Protein–Biased Opioids Into the Opioid-Free Anesthesia Debate. This letter to the editor addresses the ongoing debate surrounding opioid-free anesthesia (OFA) and opioid-based anesthesia (OBA), proposing that the discussion should move beyond a simple binary framework. The authors argue that emerging […]

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