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December 26, 2012
HealthLeaders Media
Anesthesiology Focus for Operating Room Efficiency
December 21, 2012
Becker’s ASC Review
5 Challenges for Anesthesia in 2013
British Medical Journal
US Drug Shortages: A Disappearing Problem?
December 18, 2012
KevinMD.com/MedPage Today
Why Physician Led Pain Care is Important for Patients
Outpatient Surgery Magazine
N.J. Court Says CRNAs Must Be Supervised
December 13, 2012
HealthLeaders Media
Anesthesia and Operating Room Efficiency
December 12, 2012
Outcome Magazine
Cancer Recurrence Influenced by Opiates Already in Body, Anesthesia: Study
December 10, 2012
Becker’s ASC Review
Dr. Ralph Lydic to Chair National Space Biomedical Research Council
USA Today
Cosmetic Surgery Laws Often Aren’t Enough
December 7, 2012
Hatboro-Horsham Patch
American Society of Anesthesiologists Names Paul Pomerantz as Chief Executive Officer
Fox News/Reuters
Self-hypnosis Fails to Reduce Epidural use During Labor
December 6, 2012
Becker’s ASC Review
Paul Pomerantz Named ASA CEO for 2013
CEO Update
CEO Turnover Heats Up
Express Pharma
DIA Begins Transition to New Executive Leadership
December 5, 2012
Niles-Morton Grove Patch
American Society of Anesthesiologists Names Paul Pomerantz as Chief Executive Officer
Philadelphia Business Journal
Drug Information Assoc. Head Pomerantz Quitting
News-Medical.net
‘Old’ Erythrocytes Little Problem in Noncardiac Surgery
December 2012
Outpatient Surgery Magazine
What’s New in Anesthesia?
November 22, 2012
News-Medical.net
Inhaled Nitric Oxide Reduces Adverse Effects of Stored Blood Transfusion in Mice
November 21, 2012
Outcome Magazine
Blood Lactate Variables a Vital Predictive in Trauma Mortality: Study
November 19, 2012
Congressional Quarterly
Anesthesia Debate Gets Prickly
November 9, 2012
Fierce Healthcare
Anesthesiologist-led ‘Surgical Home’ Cuts Costs, Improves Outcomes
November 8, 2012
Becker’s Hospital Review
The Changing Role of Anesthesiology: How Will the Specialty Adapt as Procedures Go Outpatient?
November 6, 2012
Inside Health Policy
Nurse Anesthetists, Anesthesiologists Take Their Cases to the States
KevinMD.com
Recognize and Manage Physician Stress Burnout
Time Magazine
Anesthesia Study Opens Window into Consciousness
November 5, 2012
Los Angeles Times
General Anesthesia May Disrupt Communications Between Brain Areas
MIT News
Inside the Unconscious Brain
Scientific American
Mechanism of General Anesthesia Involves Disrupting Brain Communication
November 1, 2012
Now @ NEJM
The Most Important Article in NEJM History
November 2012
Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News
Endoscopic Sedation Guidelines Published
October 29, 2012
Fun Education
Anesthesia May Alter Children's Brains
News-Medical.net
Researchers Find That Children’s Brains are More Affected by Inhaled Anesthetic
October 26, 2012
Doctor's Lounge
Metabolic Patterns of Propofol, Sevoflurane Differ in Children
HealthCanal.com
Study Shows Inhaled Anesthesia Affects Children’s Brains More Than Intravenous Anesthetic
October 25, 2012
HealthDay/U.S. News & World Report
Secret of Anesthesia Revealed, Study Says
News-Medical.net
Study Identifies Factors That Could Affect Future Workforce Supply of Anesthesiologists
Science News
Same Neurons at Work in Sleep and Under Anesthesia
October 24, 2012
Becker's ASC Review
Data on Older Anesthesiologists Could Prepare for Future Under Supply
October 12, 2012
Becker’s ASC Review
ASA Presents Coordinated Care Model at White House Roundtable
How Will Medicare Sequestration Impact Anesthesiology? Q&A With ASA President Dr. Jerry Cohen
October 11, 2012
Fox Chicago News
Steroid Linked to Meningitis Outbreak Sent to Chicago Area
October 10, 2012
Becker’s ASC Review
ASA Releases Important Reminders on the Meningitis Outbreak
Fall 2012
Choices Newsletter
Spotlight on Specialties: Anesthesiology
September 29, 2012
KevinMD.com
I Have Seen the Tragedy of Prescription Drug Abuse
September 26, 2012
News-Medical.net
American Society of Anesthesiologists Announces Partnership with The Medicine Abuse Project
September 21, 2012
Health Imaging
Just Add Ultrasound: ICU Protocol Additions Aid Diagnosis
September 19, 2012
Becker’s ASC Review
Study: Ultrasounds Help Properly Diagnose Critical Care Patients
September 17, 2012
Becker’s ASC Review
Study: Anesthesia Drug’s Amnesia Does Not Block Emotion Arousal
September 13, 2012
Huffington Post
Laughing Gas Safe for Use During Delivery, Study Says
August 29, 2012
KevinMD.com
Only Trained Physicians Should Provide Interventional Pain Services
August 27, 2012
1,270 media outlets
Facing Surgery? How You Can Help Ensure the Best Outcome
August 23, 2012
News-Medical.net
Blood Clotting Treatment Algorithms Help Decrease Transfusion Requirements in Cardiac Surgery Patients
August 22, 2012
Becker’s ASC Review
Anesthesiology: Blood Clotting Algorithms Can Reduce Transfusion Requirements, Cut Hospital Costs
August 20, 2012
CNN.com
Anesthesia in Young Kids May Carry Developmental Risks
August 17, 2012
Inside Health Policy
As CMS Develops National Pay Rule Nurse Anesthetists, Anesthesiologists at Odds Over Pain-Management Policy
August 7, 2012
Medical Law Perspectives
Who Should Be Able to Administer Anesthesia?
August 6, 2012
American Medical News
Court Rules Nurse Anesthetists Don’t Need Physician Supervision
August 2, 2012
Coloradoan
Anesthesia Best Left to Experts
August 1, 2012
Doctors Lounge/HealthDay
Causes of Maternal Intrapartum Fever in Induced Labor ID’d
August 2012
Anesthesiology News
Opioid-Related Problems Up Costs, Prolong Hospital Stays
July 26, 2012
News-Medical.net
Fever in Laboring Women Not Associated With Epidural Analgesia
July 25, 2012
CBS 42
Study Says Epidurals Do Not Cause Fever in Women in Labor
Science Daily
Epidural Analgesia Not to Blame for Fever in Laboring Women, Study Suggests
July 24, 2012
Becker’s ASC Review
Colorado Society of Anesthesiologists ‘Dismayed’ at CRNA Ruling
July 22, 2012
KevinMD.com
The Role of IVs and Central Lines in Critical Care
July 20, 2012
Modern Physician
Colorado Physician Associations Question Anesthesia Ruling
July 19, 2012
The Associated Press
Colorado Court: Nurses Can Provide Anesthesia
July 9, 2012
Albany Times Union
Wood Library-Museum of Anesthesiology Expands Redesigned Website
June 30, 2012
KevinMD.com
Obstetric Anesthesiologists Not Only Relieve Pain, They Save Lives
June 29, 2012
Medscape
California Nurse Anesthetists Allowed to Work Solo
June 22, 2012
American News Report
Genes Play a Role in Opioid Side Effects
June 21, 2012
Doctors Lounge
Genetic Contribution Detected in Responses to Opioids
HealthDay/iVillage.com
Genes May Influence Reactions to Painkillers
Health24.com
Genes Affect Reaction to Painkillers
MedPage Today
Numbing Region May Be Way to Go in Hip Surgery
News-Medical.net
Hip Fracture Type May Determine Regional Anesthesia Benefits
June 20, 2012
Westmoreland Times
Study Finds Regional Anesthesia Reduce Complications and Death For Patients With Hip Injuries
June 9, 2012
CNN
The Empowered Patient: 25 Shocking Medical Mistakes
June 7, 2012
HealthDay/MSNBC.com
Obesity, Diabetes May Raise Complications After Joint Replacement
DigitalJournal.com
Obesity Linked to More Major Health Problems
June 4, 2012
New York Times
A Very Expensive Nap
Summer 2012
Seattle Health
Med Alert
May 28, 2012
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Dear Doctor: Anesthesia is Generally Safe for Younger Patients
May 15, 2012
Forbes
The Best- and Worst-Paying Jobs in America
May 9, 2012
WTHR-TV
Smart Stimulator Offers Back and Leg Pain Relief
May 8, 2012
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Steroids for Back Pain Show Little Value
May 7, 2012
Becker's Hospital Review
Blood Usage Varies Widely Among Physicians, Study Says
May 6, 2012
KevinMD.com
ASA: Need Anesthesiology Providers? Consider Anesthesiologist Assistants
May 3, 2012
Becker's ASC Review
Inflammasome Impacts Lung Injury in Patients Who Receive Mechanical Ventilation
May 1, 2012
Anesthesiology News
AIMS Critical Event Data May Be Flawed, Experts Warn
Early Epidurals No Advantage for Blunt Thoracic Injury
Becker's ASC Review
Methylphenidate Induces Emergence from General Anesthesia, Study Says
New York Times
Debate Over Who Should Be Allowed to Administer Anesthesia Moves to Courts
Outpatient Surgery Magazine
Anesthesia Alert: Dealing With the Anesthesia Drug Shortages
Buy an Anesthesia Machine Your Providers Will Love
April 30, 2012
Fierce Healthcare
Overusing Blood Transfusions Increases Risks, Costs
American News Report
In Transfusion, More Blood Means More Risk, Higher Cost
Medscape
Transfused Blood Often Used in Patients Who Don’t Need It
April 25, 2012
Baltimore Sun
Doctors May Be Transfusing Blood Too Often
International Business Times
Blood Transfusions Overused, Study
April 20, 2012
Oncology Nurse Advisor
Opioids May Spur Tumor Growth
April 19, 2012
Becker's ASC Review
Fentanyl Tops Drug Shortage List for Anesthesiologists
HealthLeaders Media
Nearly All Anesthesiologists Report Drug Shortages
WDIO-TV
Shortage of Anesthesia Drugs
April 17, 2012
Becker’s ASC Review
Anesthesia Shortage Led to 7 Patient Deaths, ASA Survey Says
Outpatient Surgery Magazine
7 Anesthesiologists Report Patient Deaths from Drug Shortage
WZZM-TV
Anesthesia Drugs in Short Supply
April 16, 2012
ABC News
Survey: 7 Deaths From Anesthesia Drug Shortage
San Francisco Chronicle
Survey: Drug Shortages Resulted in Patient Deaths
April 13, 2012
Becker’s ASC Review
ASA Plans $20M Relocation of Chicago Suburban Headquarters
April 12, 2012
New York Times
Awake or Knocked Out? The Line Gets Blurrier
April 10, 2012
Medscape
Anesthesiologist-CRNA Teamwork Common, but Groups at Odds
April 6, 2012
Today Show
Teen Dies After ‘Routine’ Wisdom Tooth Surgery
April 5, 2012
Daily Herald
Medical Society Plans $20 Million Headquarters in Schaumburg
Bioscience Technology
Scientists Solving the Mystery of Human Consciousness
KevinMD.com
Greening the Operating Room
April 1, 2012
Dominion Post
Doctors Day: Help Needed
March 31, 2012
News-Medical.net
ASA Recognizes Doctors’ Day 2012
March 29, 2012
WNYT
Anesthesia Shortages
March 28, 2012
Park Ridge Herald-Advocate
Anesthesiologists Society National Headquarters Leaving Park Ridge After Half-century
March 26, 2012
Becker’s ASC Review
3 Reasons Why Anesthesia Providers Should Lead the OR
Park Ridge Journal
Anesthesiologists National HQ Moving Out of PR in 2014
Ivanhoe
Link Between Opioids and Cancer Growth
March 23, 2012
Becker’s ASC Review
Study Examines Role of Morphine-Like Chemicals, Opioids in Breast Cancer Survival
March 22, 2012
American News Report
Studies Find Link Between Opioids and Cancer
Daily Rx
Pain Meds May Influence Cancer Growth
Reuters
Voice, Throat Problems Common After Anesthesia
Science a GoGo
More Evidence for Opiates Role in Cancer Growth
March 21, 2012
ABC News
Opioids May Play a Role in Cancer Growth
International Business Times
Pain Meds Could Be Linked to Tumor Growth
March 20, 2012
Associated Press
Too Many Colon Tests Use Costly Sedation: Study
Medical Xpress
Evidence Mounts for Link Between Opioids and Cancer Growth
March 19, 2012
Becker’s ASC Review
ASA Calls for Congress to Address Drug Shortage
March 11, 2012
KevinMD.com
ASA: The Global Anesthesia Crisis in Low-income Countries
March 9, 2012
Infection Control Today
Experts Share Insights on HAI Prevention
March 1, 2012
OR Manager Newsletter
Capnography: New Standard of Care for Sedation?
HealthLeaders Media
Healthcare PACs Tile Toward GOP
DOTmed Business News
Information Management Systems Sales Fuel Market
Pain Medicine News
Knowledge of Pain Med Safety Mixed Among Specialists
February 27, 2012
Medical News Today
Older Anesthesiologists Face More Litigation
February 24, 2012
Doctors Lounge
Older Anesthesiologists Have Higher Litigation Rates
February 23, 2012
News-Medical.net
Older Physicians Have Higher Frequency of Litigation
Surgery Associated with Brain Atrophy in Elderly Patients with MCI
February 17, 2012
Sirius XM
Doctor Radio
February 16, 2012
Medscape
Drug Shortages Still Vex Anesthesiology
February 14, 2012
The Dr. Drew Show
Wall Street Journal
The Ultimate Lifesaver
February 9, 2012
Becker’s ASC Review
7 Serious Effects of Anesthesia Drug Shortages on Surgery Centers
February 6, 2012
WKBT La Crosse
Don’t Let Osteoarthritis Slow You Down
February 2, 2012
ABC News
Study Finds Possible Link Between Anesthesia and ADHD
CNN International
General Anesthesia in Infancy Linked to Higher Risk of ADHD
Fox News
Possible Link Between Anesthesia Exposure and ADHD in Young Children
February 1, 2012
Anesthesiology News
Evidence Points to Better Approach for Back Injections
Obese Children Require Less Propofol
Seeing the (Green) Light in the OR
January 27, 2012
Medical News Today
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Risk Factors in Pregnant Women
The State
South Carolina Task Force Tackles Childhood Obesity
January 23, 2012
KevinMD.com
A 2012 Forecast for Anesthesiology
January 20, 2012
Trib Local Evanston
Advances in Anesthesia Make it Safer, Easier to Tolerate
January 11, 2012
Chicago Tribune
Safe to Say, Anesthesia Less Risky Than Ever
January 10, 2012
Becker’s ASC Review
Anesthesiologist Dr. Kenneth Elmassian Praises ASA for Work on Drug Shortages
Outpatient Surgery Magazine
Can Blindness Following Spine Surgery Be Prevented?
January 9, 2012
Detroit Free Press
Letters: On Drug Shortage, Follow the Money
January 6, 2012
ORTHOSuperSite
Risk Factors for Post-Spinal Fusion Visual Loss Identified
January 1, 2012
Outpatient Surgery Magazine
Can We Eliminate Narcotics
