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FROM THE LABS: Let-7 is key to keep pulmonary fibrosis in check
The Stitch
MAY 20, 2025
The findings can provide opportunities for new drugs and interventions to prevent or slow the progression of this devastating disease. The post FROM THE LABS: Let-7 is key to keep pulmonary fibrosis in check appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.
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Robotic lung transplantation and the evolution of surgical options
The Stitch
MAY 1, 2025
Drs. Ramiro Fernandez and Gabriel Loor perform a robotic-assisted double lung transplant. The post Robotic lung transplantation and the evolution of surgical options appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.
MiOrtho Surgery Center Recognized as SIS ASC Showcase Site
Surgical Information Systems
MAY 1, 2025
MiOrtho Surgery Center has been named an SIS ASC Showcase Site for its outstanding use of SIS Complete to drive operational efficiency, financial performance, and high-quality patient care in orthopaedic outpatient surgery.
Families formed via uterus transplant celebrate motherhood
Penn Medicine
MAY 8, 2025
Uterus transplant is still a rare procedurebut for the six moms who have had eight babies to date through Penns program, it means the world.
When Heartburn Isn’t Just Heartburn
USMD Health System
MAY 15, 2025
Why Some People Need Surgery for GERD
Join Me in Japan: A Lean Healthcare Accelerator Experience This June or October
LeanBlog
MAY 8, 2025
Since 2012, I've had the opportunity to visit Japan six times, each trip a deep learning experience–rich with lessons about Lean, Kaizen, leadership, culture, and continuous improvement. This June, I'm heading back for my seventh visit–and what makes this one especially exciting is that it will be my fifth trip focused on Lean in healthcare… and the first that I've helped design from the ground up.
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Devices to Support Circulation in CPR
Anaesthesia News
MAY 15, 2025
Over the past 25 years a variety of alternatives to conventional manual CPR have been developed in an effort to enhance perfusion during attempted resuscitation from cardiac arrest and to improve survival. Compared with conventional CPR, these techniques and devices typically require more personnel, training, and equipment, or they apply to a specific setting.
FROM THE LABS: Dr. Margaret Goodell elected to the National Academy of Sciences
The Stitch
MAY 13, 2025
Dr. Margaret (Peggy) Goodell, an expert in the field of stem cell research, is recognized for her distinguished career and continuing achievements in original scientific work. The post FROM THE LABS: Dr. Margaret Goodell elected to the National Academy of Sciences appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.
Understanding GERD Surgery
USMD Health System
MAY 15, 2025
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The Hidden CRNA Interview Flaw Costing You Acceptance
The CRNA Chase
MAY 5, 2025
You’ve made it to the interview stage – congratulations! But did you know this is where the majority of qualified CRNA school applicants see their dreams derailed? With acceptance rates under 3% at some of the top programs, even candidates with perfect GPAs and extensive ICU experience can falter during the critical interview phase. After investing years in preparation, the last thing you want is for what could be a 30-minute interview to undermine all your hard work.
What size endotracheal tube?
Anaesthesia News
MAY 4, 2025
For Adults: Women: Typically, a 7.0-8.0 mm internal diameter (ID) tube is used. Men: Usually, an 8.0-8.5 mm internal diameter tube is appropriate. For Children: Neonates (birth to 1 month): 3.0-3.5 mm ID. Infants (1 month to 1 year): 3.5-4.0 mm ID. Toddlers (1-3 years): 4.0-5.0 mm ID. Preschoolers (3-5 years): 5.0-6.0 mm ID. School-age children (6-12 years): 6.0-7.0 mm ID.
SUBLINGUAL ANESTHESIA
The Anesthesia Consultant
MAY 5, 2025
I was providing a general anesthetic to a patient for bilateral blepharoplasties (eyelid lifts) in a plastic surgery center operating room recently, and I asked the surgeon how frequently she performed this surgery in her office under local anesthesia without an anesthesia professional. She answered that in her office setting, her anesthesia plan was to sedate patients for this surgery by administering a sublingual tablet called an MKO Melt , a formulation of 25 mg ketamine, 3 mg midazolam, and
Urogynecology and Urology: What’s the difference?
The Stitch
MAY 12, 2025
Dr. Francisco Orejuela breaks down the difference between urogynecology and urology. The post Urogynecology and Urology: Whats the difference? appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.
EPIDURAL TEST DOSE CALCULATION
Anaesthesia News
MAY 15, 2025
(1.5% of Lignocaine (15MG/ML) + 5 g/ml of Adrenaline) Adrenaline: Adrenaline 1 ampoule contains 1mg/ml Dilute to 10 ml = Each ml contains 100 g Take one ml of this and dilute to 5 ml. Then each ml contains 20 g/ml Lignocaine: To 3 ml of 2% Lignocaine (60 mg) add 1 ml of above solution (20 g/ml of Adrenaline) Total 4ml with 1.5% Lignocaine (60 mg/4=15mg/ml) plus 5 g/ml Adrenaline.
Small But Mighty: How Casters Keep Medical Equipment Moving
CME Corp
MAY 7, 2025
Most of us probably dont think too much about the wheels underneath a hospital bed or IV pole but healthcare professionals do! When it comes to medical equipment, casters do a lot more than just roll. The little caster is a mighty player in the battle for maneuverability. Casters may be physically small components, but they carry a big responsibility.
Do You Need Gallbladder Surgery? What You Need to Know
USMD Health System
MAY 14, 2025
Many people have gallstones and never know it.
Brewed awakening: you might be drinking too much caffeine
The Stitch
MAY 15, 2025
Dr. Luis Rustveld explains how caffeine affects the nervous system and how to properly consume it to reap its benefits. The post Brewed awakening: you might be drinking too much caffeine appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.
Wandercraft Begins Clinical Trials for Physical AI-Powered Personal Exoskeleton
NVIDIA: Healthcare
MAY 1, 2025
For Nicolas Simon, advancing the field of robotics is a personal mission that could change his siblings lives. Two-thirds of Simons family members use wheelchairs due to mobility challenges related to Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, an inherited genetic condition. As an engineering student and robotics club chair at Frances cole Polytechnique, he saw the opportunity to build a new device that could help his brother and other relatives walk again.
ASC Payment: Working More Effectively With Commercial Insurers
Surgical Information Systems
MAY 9, 2025
ASCs can secure fair, timely reimbursement from their commercial insurers by strategically preparing for negotiations, building strong payer relationships, and actively managing contract performance.
Equipping and Designing the Ideal Medical Exam Room
CME Corp
MAY 20, 2025
Creating a medical exam room that blends patient comfort with operational efficiency is both an art and a science. A well-designed exam room not only facilitates positive patient experience but also helps clinicians and staff deliver high-quality care. In today's healthcare environment, where patient satisfaction, safety, and streamlined workflows are top of mind, properly equipping and designing an exam room is essential to the overall effectiveness of care.
Facing heart surgery? Here’s what you should know
The Stitch
MAY 7, 2025
Learn about the different approaches to heart surgery and how they differ in procedure, recovery and the types of conditions they treat. The post Facing heart surgery? Here’s what you should know appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.
TGA vs AS 5369: Closing the Gap in Surgical Traceability
ScanCARE
MAY 20, 2025
Introduction In the modern healthcare environment, where safety, traceability, and compliance are paramount, Australias regulatory framework for reusable surgical instruments presents a perplexing disconnect. On one hand, the recently published AS 5369:2023 sets a clear expectation for tracking surgical instruments from sterilization through to patient use.
Join Me in Japan: A Lean Healthcare Accelerator Experience This June
LeanBlog
MAY 8, 2025
Since 2012, I've had the opportunity to visit Japan six times, each trip a deep learning experience–rich with lessons about Lean, Kaizen, leadership, culture, and continuous improvement. This June, I'm heading back for my seventh visit–and what makes this one especially exciting is that it will be my fifth trip focused on Lean in healthcare… and the first that I've helped design from the ground up.
Latin Heart Rounds Series: Current Outcomes of the Norwood Operation
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
MAY 7, 2025
Webinar Latin Heart Rounds Series: Current Outcomes of the Norwood Operation gmckinney Wed, 05/07/2025 - 15:05 May 30, 2025 During this webinar, a panel of top surgeons and pediatric cardiologists will review current outcomes of the challenging Norwood operation, including cases found in the STS National Database. Topics will include: Patient selection Surgical primary palliation vs. hybrid approach with both surgical bands and more recent pulmonary flow restrictors Technical aspects of surgical
Healthy Habits: Group workouts motivate Dr. Jordana Faruqi
The Stitch
MAY 8, 2025
Dr. Jordana Faruqi, endocrinologist and assistant professor in the Margaret M. and Albert B. Alkek Department of Medicine, shares some of her healthy habits with us. The post Healthy Habits: Group workouts motivate Dr. Jordana Faruqi appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.
That’s One Smart Hospital! Taiwan Medical Centers Deploy Life-Saving Innovations With NVIDIA System-Builder Partners
NVIDIA: Healthcare
MAY 18, 2025
Leading healthcare organizations across the globe are using agentic AI , robotics and digital twins of medical environments to enhance surgical precision, boost workflow efficiency, improve medical diagnoses and more. Physical AI and humanoid robots in hospitals have the potential to automate routine tasks, assist with patient care and address workforce shortages.
Surgical Information Systems at ASCA 2025: Insights from Industry Leaders
Surgical Information Systems
MAY 21, 2025
As a platinum-level sponsor for ASCAs 2025 conference, the Surgical Information Systems (SIS) team experienced incredible demand for their award-winning SIS Complete solution, their expanded Revenue Cycle Services (RCS) capabilities, and their easy-to-use transcription solution.
Connection, not exception: a subspecialist’s case for the AAS
AAS
MAY 21, 2025
Its easy to assume that once you choose a subspecialty, youve chosen your academic identity too. But for me, as a transplant surgeon, its been just the opposite. The more specific my clinical and research work became, the more I needed a broader academic home. Ive been part of the AAS since medical school, and … The post Connection, not exception: a subspecialists case for the AAS appeared first on Association for Academic Surgery (AAS).
The importance of nurses goes beyond seeing patients in clinics
The Stitch
MAY 6, 2025
Baylor College of Medicine nurses discuss their roles that other people may be less familiar with during Nurses' Week. The post The importance of nurses goes beyond seeing patients in clinics appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.
Foxconn Taps NVIDIA to Accelerate Physical and Digital Robotics for Global Healthcare Industry
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The worlds largest electronics manufacturer is building smart hospital solutions using NVIDIA technologies from the data center to the edge.
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