Association of Women Surgeons

JUNE 9, 2025

This is a special edition blog post presented in partnership with the Association of Out Surgeons and Allies in celebration … Continue reading "Visibility and Possibility"

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SpecialtyCare

JUNE 9, 2025

The sterile processing department (SPD) and the OR work hand in hand, but they don’t always see eye to eye. When they operate in silos, miscommunication is inevitable, leading to errors and delays that can inhibit operations and even harm patients. To help both departments function smoothly, it’s imperative to create an environment for clear communication, consistent reporting, good-faith problem-solving, and mutual understanding.

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The Stitch

JUNE 9, 2025

Dr. Lindy McGee explains how nicotine usage affects overall health in light of the nicotine pouch craze among teens and adults. The post What are nicotine pouches? appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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SpecialtyCare

JUNE 9, 2025

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a therapy in which electrical signals are passed through electrodes that are placed into specific structures in the brain. DBS is often thought of as a pacemaker for the brain, as these signals are programmed to disrupt abnormal rhythms and alleviate the symptoms of certain neurological conditions. It’s FDA-approved to treat Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, dystonia, epilepsy and treatment-refractory obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), but clinicians and re

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