ASA Monitor 89(1):p 27, January 2025. New microscope enables deep and wide neuroimaging Researchers at Cornell have unveiled an advanced imaging technology capable of unprecedented deep and wide-field visualization of brain activity at single-cell resolution. The innovative microscope, named DEEPscope, combines two-photon and three-photon microscopy techniques to capture large-scale neural activity and structural details that were […]
Read MoreAuthor: Harter, Ronald L. MD, FASA ASA Monitor 89(1):p 11, January 2025. For the first several years of my career, the demand for anesthesia services outside the OR suite was an infrequent event. I remember when the volume of such requests began to increase in the late 20th century; we created a single non-OR block at our […]
Read MoreAuthor: Tebbs, Aaron A. MD, FASA ASA Monitor 89(1):p 19-20, January 2025. I was taught the practice of medicine and anesthesiology at Maine Medical Center, and along the way I came to love surfing the cool waves of Maine’s rugged coast while helping others surf their dreams. The ability to see and focus on the “right” […]
Read MoreASA Monitor 89(1):p 27, January 2025. FDA authorizes marketing of first home flu and COVID-19 combination test outside of emergency use authorities The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted marketing authorization for the Healgen Rapid Check COVID-19/Flu A&B Antigen Test. The test, authorized for use without a prescription, is intended for individuals experiencing respiratory symptoms […]
Read MoreWe’re excited to announce the formation of a new anesthesia group in Riverdale, GA, located just 10 minutes from the Atlanta Airport. We’re seeking dedicated CRNAs to join our collaborative care team, which will include 4 full-time CRNAs and 2 anesthesiologists managing 4 operating rooms. Position Highlights: Case Mix: Bread-and-butter cases – no heads, hearts, […]
Read MoreIf you’re an anesthesiologist searching for a balanced lifestyle and rewarding work, you’ll want to check out this opportunity. Our all-anesthesiologist group is seeking a dedicated team member to join our collaborative practice. Position Highlights: Zero Call for 3 Weeks: Enjoy three weeks of no call duty, followed by one week of call. Even during […]
Read MoreAuthor: Claire Wallace Becker’s ASC Review Maryland Heights, Mo.-based Sentio Biosciences has earned a contract from API Innovation Center, a St. Louis nonprofit focused on strengthening the U.S. supply chain, to develop and produce two pharmaceutical drugs used for anesthesia, according to a Dec. 25 report from the St. Louis Business Journal. Sentio will produce propofol […]
Read MoreAuthor: Koski, Karlyn MEd ASA Monitor 89(1):p 26, January 2025. | Launched this year in collaboration with the ASA Charitable Foundation and VITAL WorkLife, ASA’s SafeHaven Program offers a variety of clinician well-being resources designed to address ASA members’ professional and personal challenges. One of those resources is the Parent Coaching program, offered through our partner VITAL […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review In November 2024, CMS finalized a 94-cent (2.83%) conversion factor decrease from 2024. The physician fee schedule conversion factor for 2025 is $32.35, down from $33.29 in 2024. Physicians and medical groups have expressed concern over the decrease in reimbursements, sharing that year-over-year decreases are proving unsustainable for many. “There’s going […]
Read MoreAuthors: Patel, Rita M. MD, FASA et al ASA Monitor 89(1):p 17-18, January 2025. Anesthesiologists work in an environment in which every member is a cog in the wheel. A missing spoke could cause the entire cart to collapse. Hence, when we retire, or even step into a new role, it behooves us to prepare ourselves […]
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