Use of contrast material improves aortic valve assessment during echocardiography: a study

ISC 2026: The Power of Creativity in Post-Stroke Care

Dr Annie J. Ferris explores how stroke survivors are finding hope and resilience through the healing power of creativity and why it matters more than any statistic.

How Has Cardiac Anesthesiologist Pay Changed Over Time?

Nominal pay for US cardiac anesthesiologists rises from 2020 to 2024, but inflation-adjusted income remains unchanged and payment satisfaction falls, a study shows.

Feb 27 2026 This Week in Cardiology

A superb note on CPR and DNR orders, patients’ vs doctors’ preferences for statins, more on GLP-1s, another LAAC story, and some closing cautionary notes on PFA are the topics John Mandrola, MD, discusses in this week’s podcast.

Dreaming Under Anesthesia: Possible and Even Beneficial

Research now shows that patients dream under anesthesia and report their dreams as uplifting, leading to more positive surgical experiences. What’s really happening?

1 in 5 Kids Face Early Breathing Issues After Tonsil Surgery

1 in 5 children with OSA and planned ICU admission post-tonsil surgery develop early breathing issues that mostly need oxygen or NIV; younger age and nocturnal desaturation predict a higher risk.

Spain Court Rejects Father's Bid to Halt Daughter's Euthanasia

Spain's Constitutional Court has rejected an appeal by the father of a 25‑year‑old paraplegic woman who opposes ⁠her access to euthanasia.

Is Multi-State Licensure Worth It?

More licenses mean more opportunity — and more compliance risk. Ericka Adler discusses what physicians should consider before going multi-state.

Medscape Turning to Foreign-Trained Physicians Report 2026

Most doctors practicing in the US see physicians who were educated or trained in another country as a solution to doctor shortages here, especially in rural areas.

Feb 20 2026 This Week in Cardiology

EVOLUT Low Risk data, a provocative meta-analysis, DNR orders, targeted hypothermia, good news in HFpEF evidence, and GLP-1s as AF drugs are the topics John Mandrola, MD, discusses in this week's podcast.

Rethinking Risk Communication Before Pediatric Surgery

Pediatricians should share medical, social, and medication details and prep families for safer pediatric procedures.

Awake Intubation With Videolaryngoscopy: Effective and Safe

Awake tracheal intubation using videolaryngoscopy is safe and effective in patients with suspected difficult airways, with a high success rate and a low number of serious complications.

Pain Management: The Latest Evidence and Guidelines

Pain Management: The Latest Evidence and Guidelines

Optimizing Functional Recovery Through Non-Opioid, Multimodal Approaches to Acute Perioperative Pain

Optimizing Functional Recovery Through Non-Opioid, Multimodal Approaches to Acute Perioperative Pain

Rewriting Relief: Emerging Opioid-Sparing Therapies Poised to Transform Acute Pain Management

Rewriting Relief: Emerging Opioid-Sparing Therapies Poised to Transform Acute Pain Management

ASA: American Society of Anesthesiologists

Optimizing Surgical Pain Plans: Integrating the Latest Advancements in Non-Opioid Treatments into Practice

Optimizing Surgical Pain Plans: Integrating the Latest Advancements in Non-Opioid Treatments into Practice