Author: Suchandrima Bhowmik MedCentral Key Takeaways Large language model analysis of patient narratives captured sensory, emotional, and psychological dimensions of chronic pain beyond conventional severity scores. LLM-derived measures correlated with validated clinical assessments and distinguished chronic pain, major depressive disorder, and healthy control groups. Limited training datasets, linguistic variability, and potential effects on clinician-patient relationships […]
Read MoreAuthor: Christopher W. Goodman, M.D. NEJM Clinical Review Reviewing: Nature Medicine Clinical Takeaway About 1% of participants had positive tests, and about half of those had cancer — but the harm–benefit balance with this test still is far from clear. Context Researchers in the U.K. recently reported results from a large randomized trial of a […]
Read MoreAUTHORS Kevin M. Trentino et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 143(4):p 720-727, October 2026. BACKGROUND: Scoliosis surgery patients often require continuous postoperative monitoring in intensive care (ICU) or high-dependency units (HDU). We implemented a 24-hour remote continuous monitoring service for high-risk inpatients (HIVE) to allow monitoring in general wards. This study aimed to evaluate the cost-effectiveness […]
Read MoreAuthors: Grace Lim et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 143(4):p 732-740, October 2026. Cesarean delivery is the most common surgery in the world and accounts for 32% of births in the United States.1 Although neuraxial techniques are preferred,2 many patients report intraoperative discomfort or emotional trauma. These experiences can contribute to known associations between birth experiences […]
Read MoreAnesthesia Experts and Carlsbad Anesthesia Services, LLC are seeking a full-time anesthesiologist to join our established anesthesia team at Carlsbad Medical Center in Carlsbad, New Mexico. This is an exceptional opportunity for an anesthesiologist seeking excellent compensation, a predictable schedule, manageable cases, and a true work-life balance. Because Carlsbad is located in a New Mexico […]
Read MoreAuthors: Kathryn S. Handlogten et al Pediatric Anesthesia 07 October 2026 Background Intrathecal opioids are widely used for postoperative analgesia in pediatric spine surgery, but optimal dosing remains undefined. We evaluated the relationship between intrathecal hydromorphone (ITH) dose, analgesia, and adverse effects in adolescents undergoing posterior spinal fusion (PSF). Methods In this single-center, prospective, blinded […]
Read MoreAuthors: Eric P. Baron, DO; Andrew N. Wilner, MD Medscape Andrew N. Wilner, MD: Welcome to Medscape. I’m your host, Dr Andrew Wilner. Today, I have the pleasure of speaking with Dr Eric Baron. Dr Baron is a neurologist and headache specialist at the Cleveland Clinic. He is also the creator and blogger at virtualheadachespecialist.com. […]
Read MoreAuthor: Hailey Bosek Becker’s ASC Review Not long ago, an ASC paying an anesthesia stipend was considered to be a red flag. Today, it’s the norm. Before COVID-19, about 10% to 15% of ASCs required an anesthesia subsidy, according to Adam Spiegel, CEO of Irving, Texas-based NorthStar Anesthesia. Now, he estimates about 80% of the […]
Read MoreAuthor: Mariah Taylor Becker’s ASC Review Average starting salaries for certified registered nurse anesthetists fell about 1% year over year, to $286,250, according to a Sept. 16 white paper from AMN Healthcare. The “2026 Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives” report includes data from a representative sample of the 1,293 permanent physician and […]
Read MoreAuthors: Niraja Rajan et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 143(4):p 750-757, October 2026. Venous thromboembolism (VTE), which includes deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), and post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS), is a significant public health concern.1 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that up to 900,000 people in the United States are affected each […]
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