Anesthesiology Published - 12 August, 2026 By - Dr Clemens

Inside a new path for anesthesia groups refusing both PE and employment

Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review For independent anesthesia groups, the market has increasingly presented two exits: sell to a private equity-backed national group or become hospital employees. A small number of practices are testing a third path. Copractica, a Dallas-based clinically integrated network built specifically for anesthesia, aggregates independent practices under a single tax […]

Anesthesiology Published - 12 August, 2026 By - Dr Clemens

Repeated Perioperative Airway Management in Odontogenic Deep Neck Space Infection Managed Clinically as Ludwig’s Angina

Authors: AL-Shehab S M, AL-Shehab R A Cureus 18(7): e112937. doi:10.7759/cureus.112937 Abstract Ludwig’s angina and odontogenic deep neck space infections represent high-risk scenarios for anaesthesiologists, as airway compromise may develop despite initially preserved spontaneous breathing. We report a 41-year-old woman with no relevant comorbidities who presented with a five-day history of odontogenic right-sided neck swelling, […]

Anesthesiology Published - 12 August, 2026 By - Dr Clemens

Rise of Regional Anesthesia in Emergency Medicine

Authors: Nair A, Al Hamrashdi B, Mistry T, et al. Cureus 18(7): e113510. doi:10.7759/cureus.113510 Abstract Regional anesthesia (RA) is increasingly utilized in emergency departments (EDs) as an opioid-sparing strategy for acute pain management. However, the global research landscape, collaboration patterns, and thematic evolution of RA in emergency medicine (EM) remain poorly characterized. This study aimed […]

Anesthesiology Published - 12 August, 2026 By - Dr Clemens

The Pediatric Anesthesia Parent Satisfaction (PAPS) Questionnaire: A Focused Review of its Development, Validation, Cross-Cultural Adaptation, and Clinical Utility

Authors: Potsangbam S, Thete R M, Yehya A, et al. Cureus 18(7): e113067. doi:10.7759/cureus.113067 Abstract Patient satisfaction has become a central metric in evaluating healthcare quality. However, its use in pediatric anesthesia is less explored due to unique challenges in reporting satisfaction by a pediatric surgical patient. As a result of this, parental satisfaction is […]

Anesthesiology Published - 12 August, 2026 By - Dr Clemens

Higher NSAID Intake Tied to Slowed Spinal Damage in axSpA

Edited by Archita Rai Medscape Medical News UK This study was led by Murat Torgutalp, MD, MSc, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin in Berlin, Germany. It was published online on November 27, 2025, in Arthritis & Rheumatology. TOPLINE: In patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), a higher intake of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) was associated with reduced radiographic spinal progression, […]

Anesthesiology Published - 12 August, 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 […]

Anesthesiology Published - 11 August, 2026 By - Dr Clemens

Median pay for anesthesiologists reaches $391K: Breakdown by state

Author: Cameron Cortigiano Becker’s ASC Review Washington has the highest annual median wage for anesthesiologists of any state, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In total, there were eight states where the median wage for anesthesiologists was more than $460,000. Below are the annual median wages for anesthesiologists across 25 states based on May […]

Anesthesiology Published - 11 August, 2026 By - Dr Clemens

Anesthetic Management of a Pediatric Patient With CTNNB1-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder

Authors: Rocha A, Cardante Santos C, Alves P, et al. Cureus 18(7): e112723. doi:10.7759/cureus.112723 Abstract CTNNB1-related neurodevelopmental disorder with spastic diplegia and visual defect (NEDSDV) is a rare genetic condition characterized by developmental delay, axial hypotonia, peripheral spasticity, and ophthalmologic abnormalities. Due to its phenotypic overlap with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy, NEDSDV may be underdiagnosed, […]

Anesthesiology Published - 11 August, 2026 By - Dr Clemens

High-THC Cannabis Tied to Marginally Less Pain, More Adverse Events

Author: Deborah Brauser Medscape Medical News The findings were published online on December 23 in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Cannabis products with high levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) were associated with a small improvement in chronic pain but also increased risk of adverse events (AEs), according to a newly updated systematic review. The review of more than two […]

Anesthesiology Published - 11 August, 2026 By - Dr Clemens

The truth behind opioid use disorder

Author: Richard A. Lawhern, PhD KevinMD.com blog Anyone reading health care news today must be aware that American medicine – particularly pain medicine – is in crisis. Doctors are experiencing high levels of burnout due to administrative burdens, prior authorization demands, and a health care system that often prioritizes efficiency over patient care. This burnout […]