HOT, HOT, HOT!!!
I'm not just talking about our 90 degree weather here in Michigan! The Locums business is HOTTER than it has ever been, with no end in sight. We have many assignments available at very good rates. If you can help out at all this summer, please check out all the wonderful openings we have listed on our website at

www.nationalanesthesia.com

Then call one of our experienced Account Managers for more details on the assignments that interest you the most!
This issue of the "National News" spotlights our attendance at the AANA Annual Meeting this August in an article written by our own Courtney Alderson. One of our newest employees, Tina Pedersen, writes about her experience at our Annual Company Picnic.
We have included three great articles which should hold your interest. My personal favorite is We All Have One Track Minds. This article talks about how our brains are not wired to multi-task, or in other words, drive a car and talk on a cell phone at the same time.
Once again I would like to thank you for allowing us to "Connect" with you through our Newsletter. I hope that you will enjoy this issue.

Let's Stay Connected!

Stephen Read, President
National Anesthesia Services, Inc.

Inhaled anesthesia increased the number of brain plaques in animals and might hasten the onset of diseases such as Alzheimer's, a U.S. study found.
More than 100 million people worldwide undergo surgery every year, usually under general anesthesia with an inhaled drug. While the drugs affect short-term cognitive ability, there is growing concern they may have a longer or even permanent impact as well, University of Pennsylvania researchers said.
"This animal study data suggests that we have to at least consider the possibility that anesthetics accelerate certain neurodegenerative disorders," said Roderic Eckenhoff, vice chair of University's Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care.
"In the field of Alzheimer's research, most effort is focused on delaying, not curing the disease. A delay in the onset of Alzheimer's disease of only three to five years would be considered a success. Therefore, if commonly used drugs, like anesthetics, are accelerating this disorder, even by a few years, then a similar success might follow even small changes in the care of the operative patient."

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As you are aware, the 74th Annual AANA meeting in Denver, Colorado, is right around the corner. National Anesthesia will be there at booth #506. Jill Binder, Denise Fraser and Courtney Alderson are the three lovely ladies who will represent National Anesthesia. Be sure to check out all of our locum and permanent job openings that we have all over the country, including Hawaii! To all the SRNAs attending, ask about our permanent positions and remember, our services are free! We will be giving away a great prize featuring the latest advancements to the digital world. Don't miss out! You will be receiving an email with a registration form for you to fill out and bring to the show. Make sure you stop by and visit with Jill, Denise and Courtney. We look forward to meeting all of you at the show!

Researchers in Nashville say they've learned why people should not drive and use their cell phones at the same time -- their brains aren't wired for it.
"Our research features neurological evidence that the brain cannot effectively do two things at the same time," Rene Marois, an associate psychology professor at Vanderbilt University told the Nashville Tennessean.
"Even those people who think using a headset with their cell phone while driving is safe, but they're still doing two cognitively demanding tasks at once."
Marois and research associate Paul Dux used MRI studies to determine that the brain really isn't built for multi-tasking.
"The neural response to the second task was postponed until the response to the first was completed," Dux told the newspaper. "So when you're driving and you decide to dial someone up on the phone, you are actually putting the driving on hold, as far as your brain is concerned. That can be dangerous."

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By United Press International

The gang at National Anesthesia Services recently ushered in the summer on a breezy Michigan day with a tasty feast of barbecue fare and yummy treats. It turns out that in addition to recruiting expertise, we have some serious culinary talent on our hands. President Steve Read served up juicy burgers and bratwursts, accompanied by a variety of homemade side dishes and desserts prepared by the rest of the office staff ranging from veggie pizza to chocolate banana brownies. After lunch, the staff showed off their athletic prowess. Your dedicated account managers have many talents and excelled in physical pursuits such as office chair races and a putting competition. Winners were handsomely rewarded with handpicked prizes presented by Renee LaFontaine. A good time was had by all, and most of us didn't need to eat for another 24 hours! Special thanks to Steve for such a lovely afternoon.

U.S. researchers have started a project designed to produce a system that can warn of the cardiac rhythm disorder known as atrial fibrillation.
The project -- a collaboration of scientists at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and the University of Tennessee -- is lead by ORNL's Lee Hively.
People who have undergone coronary bypass graft surgery frequently experience atrial fibrillation within 48 hours of surgery. The irregular heart rhythm abnormality means longer hospital stays, higher costs, more medications and increased risk of clot formation and strokes.
The technology is expected to also be able to forewarn of additional heart rhythm disturbances, conduct non-invasive blood glucose monitoring, detect breathing difficulty and sepsis, a toxic condition resulting from the spread of bacteria or their toxic products from infection.
University of Tennessee Medical Center collaborators include Drs. Tina Dudney, Michael McCormack and Trent Nichols.
The Oak Ridge National Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy facility.

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By United Press International

If you think you are too small to be effective, you have never been in a room with a mosquito.

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