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Uncategorized Published - 13 November, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
AI-based malware makes attacks stealthier and more adaptive

Author: Eric Geller Cybersecurity DIVE Dive Brief: Cyber threat actors have recently begun using AI to develop malware, in a dramatic evolution of the technology’s role in the hacking ecosystem, Google said on Wednesday. New strains of malware use AI to grow and change in real time during the attack phase, potentially making detection and […]

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Uncategorized Published - 13 November, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Chronic Pain Prevalence in US Surges to Record High

Edited by Anushree Chaphalkar Medscape Pain TOPLINE:  The prevalence of chronic and high-impact chronic pain increased significantly in US adults from 2019 to 2023, with long COVID accounting for approximately 13% of both increases, new research showed. METHODOLOGY: Researchers analyzed data for more than 90,000 adults from three cross-sectional waves of the National Health Interview […]

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Uncategorized Published - 13 November, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
BEST Independent CRNA Opportunity – Savannah, TN

Hardin Medical Center (122 beds) is offering a rare CRNA-only practice where you can enjoy full autonomy and an exceptional lifestyle. • Schedule: 2 weeks on / 1 week off (17 weeks off each year)• Model: Independent CRNA practice – no anesthesiologist supervision• Case Mix: General surgery, orthopedics, endoscopy, OB/GYN (including epidurals & C-sections)• No […]

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Uncategorized Published - 12 November, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
The Impact of Preoperative Functional Capacity on Postoperative Mortality and Morbidity

Authors: Valadkhani, Arman et al. Anesthesiology October 2025 | DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005779 This large prospective cohort study evaluated the relationship between preoperative functional capacity—measured in metabolic equivalents of task (METs)—and postoperative outcomes across a broad elective surgical population. While functional capacity is a cornerstone of preoperative risk assessment, this study explored its predictive value using granular […]

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Uncategorized Published - 12 November, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Efficacy and safety of preemptive magnesium sulfate infusion during pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma resection

Authors: Kong, Hao et al. Anesthesiology October 2025 | DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005778 This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial assessed whether preemptive magnesium sulfate infusion can improve intraoperative hemodynamic stability in patients undergoing pheochromocytoma or paraganglioma (PPGL) resection—procedures known for extreme fluctuations in blood pressure and heart rate due to catecholamine release. Ninety-two patients scheduled for PPGL surgery […]

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Uncategorized Published - 12 November, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Mixed-Methods Analysis of Preoperative Distress and Postoperative Outcomes in a Prospective, Observational Cohort of Older Adults

Authors: Kjaerulff, Isabella et al. Anesthesiology October 2025 | DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005780 This prospective mixed-methods study explored the relationship between preoperative psychological distress and postoperative outcomes in older adults undergoing noncardiac, nonneurosurgical procedures. Despite growing recognition that emotional well-being influences recovery, routine distress screening has not yet been integrated into most preoperative assessments. A total of […]

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Uncategorized Published - 12 November, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
General anesthesia and systemic hyperosmolality modulate lumbar intrathecal drug distribution in female rats

Authors: Persson, Niklas Daniel Åke et al. Anesthesiology October 2025 | DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005794 This preclinical imaging study investigated how anesthesia type and systemic hyperosmolality affect the central nervous system (CNS) distribution of intrathecally administered drugs. The researchers examined the pharmacokinetics of a high–molecular weight spinal tracer (technetium-99m–labeled human serum albumin nanocolloid, 66.5 kDa) in female […]

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Uncategorized Published - 12 November, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Cannabis Extract Relieves Chronic Low Back Pain: Phase 3 Study

Edited by Melissa Warburg Medscape A recent phase 3 study of more than 800 adults, published in Nature, revealed encouraging results for a cannabis extract in treating chronic low back pain, offering new hope for patients seeking nonopioid relief. VER-01, a full-spectrum Cannabis sativa extract, provided sustained pain reduction while also improving sleep quality and physical function, and without requiring […]

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Uncategorized Published - 11 November, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Neonatal outcomes with regional versus general anesthesia for cesarean delivery

Authors: Langer, Sarah et al. Anesthesiology October 2025 | DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005785 This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials compared neonatal outcomes following cesarean delivery performed under regional anesthesia (spinal, epidural, or combined spinal-epidural) versus general anesthesia. Although regional techniques are widely preferred for maternal safety and recovery, their comparative effect on neonatal well-being has remained uncertain. […]

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Uncategorized Published - 11 November, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Mode of Anesthesia for Patients with Placenta Accreta Spectrum undergoing Cesarean Hysterectomy

Authors: Padilla, Andrew et al. Anesthesiology October 2025 | DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005788 This multicenter retrospective cohort study examined anesthetic practices for cesarean hysterectomy in patients with placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) using data from the Multicenter Perioperative Outcomes Group (MPOG) database. Placenta accreta, increta, and percreta represent progressively invasive forms of abnormal placentation associated with massive hemorrhage […]

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