Anesthesiology

Anesthesiology Published - 11 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Median pay for anesthesiologists reaches $391K: Breakdown by state

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 […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 11 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthetic Management of a Pediatric Patient With CTNNB1-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder

Authors: 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, […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 11 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
High-THC Cannabis Tied to Marginally Less Pain, More Adverse Events

Author: 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 […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 11 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
The truth behind opioid use disorder

Author: 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 […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 11 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
The end of the ASC vs. hospital era

Author: 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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Anesthesiology Published - 11 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Full-Time CRNA Opportunity in Savannah

Anesthesia 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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Anesthesiology Published - 10 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
US Anesthesiology Service Market to Grow at CAGR of 4.8% by 2033, Driven by Advancements in Perioperative Care and Rising Surgical Volume

Press release from: DataHorizzon Research According to a new study by DataHorizzon Research, the “US Anesthesiology Service Market” is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.8% from 2025 to 2033, driven by increasing demand for surgical procedures, advancements in anesthesia delivery, and rising emphasis on patient safety and perioperative care management. Anesthesiology services form the […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 10 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Semaglutide Linked to Rare Brain Illness

Edited by Shrabasti Bhattacharya Medscape Medical News The study was led by Janice Bidesie, Experimental Psychology, Helmholtz Institute, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands. It was published online in Obesity. TOPLINE A systematic review synthesized findings from six case reports that linked semaglutide use for obesity to Wernicke encephalopathy in mostly middle-aged patients with multiple comorbidities. In each case, gastrointestinal […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 10 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Healthcare Fraud Sweep

The Justice Department has charged 455 defendants across 45 states and US territories in a $6.5B healthcare fraud crackdown, which officials described as the largest coordinated enforcement action in its history and the second-largest amount ever charged in a single operation (behind last year’s $14.6B operation). Authorities say the schemes targeted Medicare, Medicaid, and other healthcare […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 10 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Why anesthesia groups are breaking up with private equity

Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Some anesthesia groups that sold to private equity-backed national platforms are reversing course and buying their practices back and reforming as independent groups. Stan Morton, CEO of Copractica, a Dallas-based clinically integrated network for independent anesthesia practices, told Becker’s how one member group sold to a large national group six or seven […]

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