Dear IARS Members: The International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS) Board of Directors are pleased to announce that Marie E. Brown joined us as Interim Executive Director on July 6. As part of this leadership transition, Andre Williams is no longer with the IARS, though we appreciate his contributions to the Society during his tenure as […]
Read MoreAuthor: Maria Sgouraki, et al. Cureus 18(6): e110560. Programmed intermittent epidural bolus, or PIEB, is increasingly used as an alternative to continuous epidural infusion for maintaining labor analgesia. This study compared the two techniques with particular attention to maternal satisfaction, breakthrough pain, rescue interventions, medication consumption, and adverse effects. The investigators studied 192 term pregnant […]
Read MoreAuthor: Richard Novak, MD THE ANESTHESIA CONSULTANT You’re an anesthesiologist nearing completion of your residency or fellowship. You’ve passed the written exam from the American Board of Anesthesiology, and are preparing for the anesthesia oral board exam. You’ve heard that 20% of examinees fail the oral exam, and you’re worried. What should you do? I’m […]
Read MoreAuthors: Macedo-Campos R, Mugeiro M, Nogueira A, et al. Cureus 18(6): e110992. doi:10.7759/cureus.110992 Abstract Securing the airway in preterm patients remains one of the most demanding aspects of anesthesia due to their unique anatomical and physiological features. These differences require a tailored approach to minimize morbidity and mortality. We present the case of a preterm […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s Physician Leadership The federal student loan landscape for healthcare students is in flux heading into July 1, when the Education Department’s Reimagining and Improving Student Education rule takes effect. The rule implements borrowing caps from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, eliminates the Grad PLUS loan program and — most controversially — defines which degree […]
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 MoreAuthor: Mark Garofoli, PharmD, MBA, BCGP, Pain Management Pharmacist 2026 HealthCentral LLC From a potential Schedule shift to systemic review findings, what pain management specialists need to know. Chronic pain affects more than 50 million adults in the United States and remains a leading cause of disability, healthcare utilization, and reduced quality of life.1 Traditional pharmacologic […]
Read MoreRadius Anesthesia blog Modified Pericapsular Nerve Block for Total Hip Arthroplasty Total hip arthroplasty is a surgical procedure that treats end-stage hip osteoarthritis and other debilitating hip conditions. However, postoperative pain remains a significant concern, as inadequate analgesia can delay mobilization, prolong hospital stays, and increase complication risks. Regional anesthesia techniques have evolved to address […]
Read MoreAuthor: Richard Novak, MD THE ANESTHESIA CONSULTANT The future of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine is in your pocket, not in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR). The EMR is now universal in America’s hospitals. To what degree will useful AI be integrated into the EMR? I’m betting the most useful applications of AI are in the […]
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