Anesthesiology

Anesthesiology Published - 15 May, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Pediatric Anesthesia at a Crossroads: Access, Guidelines, and Measuring What Matters

Authors: Flora Liu, MD IARS Daily Dose, May 3, 2026. This report from the 2026 Annual Meeting presented by the International Anesthesia Research Society and Society of Critical Care Anesthesiologists focused on some of the most pressing global issues in pediatric anesthesia, including workforce shortages, implementation of evidence-based guidelines, and the evolving role of perioperative […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 15 May, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Call for Sessions Now Open for the 2027 Annual Meeting, Presented by IARS and SOCCA!

Submission Deadline: July 15, 2026 at 11:59 pm PDT SUBMIT YOUR SESSION PROPOSAL TODAY! The International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS) and the Society of Critical Care Anesthesiologists (SOCCA) invite you to submit a session proposal for consideration for the 2027 Annual Meeting, presented by IARS and SOCCA, April 30 – May 2, 2027, in Chicago, […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 15 May, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
How to Talk to Your Patients About Exercise and Pain

Author: Lou Schuler Medscape Andrew Mock, MD, admittedly, has had a different experience with exercise and pain than most doctors. In addition to being a physician at Hoag Medical Group in Southern California — one who’s board-certified in family, preventive, lifestyle, and obesity medicine — he’s also a professional strongman competitor and four-time winner of California’s Strongest Man. In […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 15 May, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Global Scholars Award (GSA)

The GSA is a powerful call to action exclusively for anesthesia providers in low- and lower-middle-income countries who believe in the power of academic research to drive medical advances and improve patient care. The award fosters innovation, creativity, and capacity building for young investigators pursuing academic research careers in anesthesiology and perioperative medicine. Please join […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 15 May, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma set to dissolve after judge approves its criminal sentence

Author: Geoff Mulvihill Associated Press OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma is set to be dissolved and replaced by a company focused on the public good by the week’s end, as a massive legal settlement resolving thousands of lawsuits takes effect. A federal judge on Tuesday delivered a criminal sentence to the company to resolve a U.S. […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 15 May, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Columbia, Tennessee – CRNAs and Anesthesiologists Wanted Full-Time and Locums Opportunities Available

Anesthesia Experts is expanding into Columbia, and we are building what we believe will become one of the strongest anesthesia teams in the region. We are currently recruiting both CRNAs and anesthesiologists for full-time and locums positions within a brand-new anesthesia care team model at one of Middle Tennessee’s growing hospitals. This is not a […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 14 May, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Closing the Gap: The Rise of Teleconsultation, Virtual Wards, and Remote Monitoring in Perioperative Medicine

Authors: Rolfzen M IARS Daily Dose, May 3, 2026 Key Points Virtual preoperative assessments may reduce travel burden and cost without increasing cancellations or immediate perioperative complications. Remote monitoring and virtual wards may help identify deterioration earlier, but stronger evidence is still needed. Postoperative virtual care can help close the safety gap after discharge, when […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 14 May, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Anthem expands anesthesia billing code update to more states

Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Anthem is broadening its moderate sedation reimbursement policy changes to additional states, with Maine set to see the updates take effect Aug. 1, according to a May 1 notice posted on the payer’s website. Under the new policy, Anthem will no longer reimburse facilities separately for moderate sedation services. Instead, those services will be […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 14 May, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Is the US Entering a ‘Fifth Wave’ of the Overdose Crisis?

Author: Alicia Ault Medscape The use of stimulants , typically in conjunction with opioids, has risen steadily since at least 2015, but several new reports indicate a potential shift away from opioids toward stimulant use alone. From 2016-2025, the co-involvement of stimulants in fentanyl overdose deaths increased 164%, according to a new report by Millennium Health, a […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 14 May, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Columbia, Tennessee – CRNAs and Anesthesiologists Wanted Full-Time and Locums Opportunities Available

Anesthesia Experts is expanding into Columbia, and we are building what we believe will become one of the strongest anesthesia teams in the region. We are currently recruiting both CRNAs and anesthesiologists for full-time and locums positions within a brand-new anesthesia care team model at one of Middle Tennessee’s growing hospitals. This is not a […]

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