Author: Mike Stobbe Associated Press Infant mortality in the U.S. dropped to a new all-time low in 2025, according to preliminary government data. There were slightly fewer than 5.4 infant deaths per 1,000 live births in 2025, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While that appears to be a small decline from about 5.5 in […]
Read MoreAuthors: Shankar V et al. Cureus, June 17, 2026. Summary This case report describes the perioperative management of a man in his mid-60s who required elective lumbar spine surgery shortly after sustaining a monkey scratch and beginning rabies post-exposure prophylaxis. The patient had chronic lower back pain, bilateral radiculopathy, and severe limitation in walking. Imaging […]
Read MoreAuthors: Trentino et al. Journal: Anesthesia & Analgesia published: July 17, 2025 Summary: This cost-effectiveness analysis evaluated whether remote continuous vital sign monitoring could reduce ICU use and hospital costs after scoliosis surgery. These patients often require postoperative monitoring in an ICU or high-dependency unit because of the complexity of surgery and concern for postoperative […]
Read MoreAuthor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Certified registered nurse anesthetists working in dental offices out-earn their peers in every other major practice setting by a significant margin, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data, pulling in nearly $30,000 more annually than those in general hospitals. Here is how mean annual wages break down across the five […]
Read MoreAuthors: Chacko C et al. Cureus, June 18, 2026. Summary This cross-sectional study examined how consistently healthcare professionals make intensive care unit admission decisions, what factors influence those decisions, and how much stress clinicians experience during the process. The study surveyed 83 ICU professionals from five National Health Service hospital systems in the West Midlands, […]
Read MoreAnesthesia 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, […]
Read MoreAuthor: Cameron Cortigiano Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesiologist Gentian Meta, MD, of Edmond, Okla., has paid $50,000 in civil penalties after allegations that he violated the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970. Dr. Meta allegedly failed to maintain documents related to the purchase of controlled substances, according to a June 15 report from Fox affiliate KOKH. In […]
Read MoreAuthors: Kabbara J et al. Cureus, June 19, 2026. Summary This narrative review examined whether regional anesthesia, compared with general anesthesia, affects cancer recurrence, metastasis, or long-term survival after oncologic surgery. Surgery produces a substantial neuroendocrine and inflammatory stress response. Increased catecholamines, cortisol, inflammatory cytokines, and perioperative immunosuppression may reduce natural killer-cell activity and allow […]
Read MoreAuthor: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASC Review A nationwide survey of CRNAs found compensation continued to rise in 2025, but many clinicians remain open to changing jobs, highlighting ongoing workforce pressures for hospitals and health systems. APEX Anesthesia Review surveyed 634 CRNAs and student registered nurse anesthetists nationwide. Seventy-seven percent of CRNAs reported year-over-year salary growth, and 36% said […]
Read MoreAuthors: Ali M et al. Cureus, June 18, 2026. Summary This prospective observational study compared the modified Mallampati score with ultrasound measurement of the skin-to-epiglottic distance for predicting difficult glottic visualization during direct laryngoscopy. The study included 400 adults between 18 and 60 years old undergoing elective surgery with general anesthesia and endotracheal intubation. All […]
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