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FROM THE LABS: Image of the Month: Zika virus builds underground tunnels

The Stitch

This is the first time that tunneling has been shown by Zika virus infection in placental cells. The post FROM THE LABS: Image of the Month: Zika virus builds underground tunnels appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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In Pursuit of Professional Authenticity

AAS

As weve trudged out of the shadows of the COVID-19 pandemic and persisted in daily life, burnout has been at the forefront of many conversations in healthcare settings. If we are honest, the surgical community has likely been battling burnout long before COVID with its taxing training paradigm and work schedule that is constantly searching … The post In Pursuit of Professional Authenticity appeared first on Association for Academic Surgery (AAS).

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How can cowboys protect themselves from environmental allergens during rodeo season?

The Stitch

Dr. Sara Anvari discusses how athletes and spectators can protect themselves from environmental allergies during the rodeo. The post How can cowboys protect themselves from environmental allergens during rodeo season? appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Navigating Conference Networking & Presenting as a Medical Student

Association of Women Surgeons

by Rachel Akers, MS I vividly remember my first medical school conference.

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Featured Author Podcast: Covert Strokes in Older Patients Having Non-Cardiac Surgery

Anesthesiology Journal

Moderator: James P. Rathmell, M.D. Participants: Yuming Peng, M.D., Ph.D. and Philip Devereaux, M.D., Ph.D.

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In Pursuit of Professional Authenticity

AAS

As weve trudged out of the shadows of the COVID-19 pandemic and persisted in daily life, burnout has been at the forefront of many conversations in healthcare settings. If we are honest, the surgical community has likely been battling burnout long before COVID with its taxing training paradigm and work schedule that is constantly searching … The post In Pursuit of Professional Authenticity appeared first on Association for Academic Surgery (AAS).

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4 ways ASCs balance strict infection control, limited resources

OR Manager

Reduced costs, faster recovery, and other advantages can make outpatient surgical procedures more convenient for providers and patients alike. Ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) are incredibly safe, but a lot More » The post 4 ways ASCs balance strict infection control, limited resources appeared first on OR Manager.

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Visual cues, education boost hand hygiene compliance

OR Manager

It is often said that small actions lead to big results. This so happens to be the case with hand hygiene compliance (HHC) in healthcare. Imagine a simple act, like washing hands, cutting infection rates by More » The post Visual cues, education boost hand hygiene compliance appeared first on OR Manager.

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Project Managers Are Key to Healthcare Equipment Procurement

CME Corp

Managing complex orders for equipment used in healthcare is about more than placing the order and making the delivery. Constructing a medical facility can be a complicated process that requires precise planning and communication. From selecting the right equipment to ensuring timely installation, healthcare providers need to coordinate, almost hourly it seems, with a small army of manufacturers, equipment planners, contractors, and stakeholders.

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Mentorship keeps newer nurses from scrubbing out

OR Manager

Starting a new job can be stressful for anyone, but nursing comes with a particular set of pressures. A 2024 survey of 6,000 nurses from the American Nurses Association (ANA), in partnership with McKinsey and More » The post Mentorship keeps newer nurses from scrubbing out appeared first on OR Manager.

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Capital funding crunch spurs creative hospital financing

OR Manager

Health systems are fundamentally capital intensive. They are regulated; depend on highly educated, high-cost employees; and operate under complex reimbursement structures. Investing in new technologies and More » The post Capital funding crunch spurs creative hospital financing appeared first on OR Manager.

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Human resources dashboards reshape workforce planning

OR Manager

Human resources (HR) dashboards focus on a leader’s most important resource: people. These dashboards can provide a bird’s-eye view of an organization’s staffing situation or drill down to the level of More » The post Human resources dashboards reshape workforce planning appeared first on OR Manager.

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Smart segregation, storage reduce biohazardous waste risks

OR Manager

From sharps and blood-soaked surgical instruments to discarded anesthetic agents, biohazardous waste from ORs can threaten human health and the environment. In addition, failure to adhere to regulatory More » The post Smart segregation, storage reduce biohazardous waste risks appeared first on OR Manager.

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Fresh tools, talking points drive sharps safety culture shift

OR Manager

Sharps injury prevention is in the spotlight, as safety-focused OR leaders pursue new opportunities to fuel conversation and awareness about all that has changed. The goal: to prevent transmission of dangerous More » The post Fresh tools, talking points drive sharps safety culture shift appeared first on OR Manager.

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Rethinking life after 65: A three-pillar approach to retirement planning

OR Manager

Once seen as the golden chapter of leisure and rest after decades of hard work, retirement is undergoing a dramatic transformation. Retirement is not an endpoint but rather a new beginning shaped by economic More » The post Rethinking life after 65: A three-pillar approach to retirement planning appeared first on OR Manager.