Authors: Paris A, Galdes N, Marston D, et al. Cureus 18(7): e113458. doi:10.7759/cureus.113458 Abstract Hip fractures are among the most common fragility injuries in older adults. With an ageing population and increasing use of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), the number of anticoagulated hip fracture patients continues to rise. However, the optimal timing of surgery in […]
Read MoreAuthor: Aneri Pattani KFF Health News Medscape Medical News Elyse Stevens had a reputation for taking on complex medical cases. People who’d been battling addiction for decades. Chronic-pain patients on high doses of opioids. Sex workers and people living on the street. “Many of my patients are messy, the ones that don’t know if they want […]
Read MoreAuthor: Kelly Gooch Becker’s ASC Review Median pay for certified registered nurse anesthetists varied widely across states, according to data released May 15 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Nationally, nurse anesthetists earned a median annual wage of $236,590. Below are the median hourly and annual wages for CRNAs in available states, based on May 2025 data from the BLS […]
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: Miya K, Kato T, Komatsu T Cureus 18(7): e112486. doi:10.7759/cureus.112486 Abstract Inguinal hernia repair under local anesthesia is a minimally invasive procedure and is particularly useful for older patients or those with significant comorbidities. However, local anesthesia alone may provide insufficient analgesia, leading to patient discomfort and intraoperative movement, which can compromise the surgical […]
Read MoreAuthors: Nivedithaa ., Neethirajan S, M A Cureus 18(7): e113486. doi:10.7759/cureus.113486 Abstract Multiple myeloma is a malignant plasma cell disorder associated with complex coagulation abnormalities that may increase the perioperative bleeding risk. We report the case of a 38-year-old man with multiple myeloma, chronic kidney disease on maintenance haemodialysis, thrombocytopenia, and recent clopidogrel use, who […]
Read MoreAuthors: Nam W, An J, Kim K, et al. Cureus 18(6): e111674. doi:10.7759/cureus.111674 Abstract Background and aim: Laparoscopic gynecologic surgery frequently requires Trendelenburg positioning and carbon dioxide insufflation, both of which may alter cerebral oxygen dynamics. While the effects of propofol and sevoflurane on regional cerebral oxygen saturation have been investigated previously, limited information is […]
Read MoreAuthors: Salam J, Naeem K, Iqbal A, et al. Cureus 18(6): e111588. doi:10.7759/cureus.111588 Abstract Background and aim: Major abdominal surgery is associated with substantial postoperative morbidity, including pulmonary, renal, cardiovascular, and infectious complications. Identification of perioperative factors associated with postoperative medical complications may improve risk stratification and perioperative optimization. The present study aimed to identify […]
Read MoreEdited by Manasi Talwadekar Medscape Medical News The study was led by Scott E. Hadland, MD, MPH, MS, Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine, Mass General Brigham for Children, Boston. It was published online on November 18, 2025, in Pediatrics. TOPLINE: Among youth who initiated buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder, four patterns of buprenorphine use were identified, with […]
Read MoreWhat if your next CRNA position offered excellent compensation, no call, a manageable anesthesia practice—and you got to live in Key West, Florida? Key West Anesthesia Services, LLC is seeking a full-time CRNA to join our established anesthesia team in one of the most desirable locations in the country. This is a $275,000 1099 position […]
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