Anesthesiology

Anesthesiology Published - 3 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Disillusioned by AI in Medicine? There’s a Way Out, but It Might Be Messy

Author: Young May Cha, MD IARS and SOCCA 2026 Annual Meeting coverage Artificial intelligence entered medicine with promises of personalized predictions and improved clinical decisions. Despite the large number of published models, however, relatively few have meaningfully changed patient care. At the 2026 IARS and SOCCA Annual Meeting, experts discussed why medical AI remains stuck […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 3 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Time to Pivot: Reengineering the Pipeline for the Next Generation of Subspecialists and Physician Scientists in Anesthesiology

Author: Megan Rolfzen, MD IARS 2026 Annual Meeting coverage Anesthesiology faces a growing challenge: although residency programs remain competitive, fewer graduates are pursuing subspecialty fellowships, academic careers, and physician-scientist pathways. At the 2026 IARS and SOCCA Annual Meeting, a panel of academic anesthesiologists examined the financial, cultural, and organizational barriers weakening this pipeline and proposed […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 3 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 - 31 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Efficacy and Safety of Intravenous Lidocaine in Thyroidectomy

Author: Dawood Alatefi, et al. BMC Anesthesiology. Published online May 30, 2026. Intravenous lidocaine may improve recovery after thyroidectomy by reducing postoperative nausea and vomiting, modestly decreasing pain, and improving quality-of-recovery scores. However, the clinical importance of the pain reduction remains uncertain despite statistically significant results. Study Design This systematic review and meta-analysis included 11 […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 31 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
When the Newborn Isn’t the Only One Crying: Pain during Cesarean Delivery

Author: Jordan Francke, MD, MPH IARS and SOCCA 2026 Annual Meeting coverage Neuraxial anesthesia remains the preferred technique for cesarean delivery because it generally produces better maternal and neonatal outcomes than general anesthesia. However, spinal, epidural, and combined spinal-epidural techniques do not always provide complete comfort. Intraoperative pain can cause significant psychological trauma and remains […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 31 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
CRNAs are leaving hospital jobs — where are they going?

Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review More certified registered nurse anesthetists are walking out of traditional W-2 positions, and the market they’re walking into is paying them more to do it. Of approximately 57,000 actively practicing CRNAs in the United States, about 18% practice as independent contractors rather than traditional employees, reflecting a growing preference for […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 31 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Building Trust in Healthcare during Turbulent Times: T.H. Seldon Memorial Lecture

Author: Jordan Francke, MD, MPH IARS and SOCCA 2026 Annual Meeting coverage Trust in physicians, scientists, and public institutions is declining at a time when misinformation and artificial intelligence can rapidly amplify false or misleading claims. During the T.H. Seldon Memorial Lecture at the 2026 IARS and SOCCA Annual Meeting, Sharon Straus, CM, MD, MSc, […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 31 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
House bill would let rural hospitals tap Medicare for anesthesiologists: 5 things to know

Author: Cameron Cortigiano Becker’s ASC Review A bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives that would permit rural hospitals to utilize Medicare funding to hire physician anesthesiologists. The Medicare Access to Rural Anesthesiology Act was introduced by Reps. Jared Huffman and John Moolenaar, according to a July 14 news release from Mr. Huffman’s office. Here are […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 31 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthesiologist Opportunity in Carlsbad, New Mexico: $550,000, Eight Weeks of Vacation, and Up to $300,000 in Student-Loan Repayment

Anesthesia 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 […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 30 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Are E-Cigarettes Really Safe?

Author: Sara Turbow, M.D., M.P.H. Reviewing: Nature Medicine NEJM Clinician Clinical Takeaway In a population-based study, lung cancer risk was similar in ex-smokers who used e-cigarettes and in current smokers. Context Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) might help people quit smoking; however, their effect on lung cancer risk remains unclear (see Figure 1). To explore the association between […]

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