The Stitch
MARCH 4, 2024
A silent threat lurks within the waters of rural sub-Saharan Africa, where communities rely on the local rivers for daily activities. The post Impact of female genital schistosomiasis and its social implications in endemic communities appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.
Nashville Anesthesia Professionals
MARCH 4, 2024
Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) is a common neurological disorder that affects approximately 5-10% of the population (1). It is characterized by an irresistible urge to move the legs, often accompanied by uncomfortable sensations, such as tingling, itching, or crawling. These symptoms typically worsen during periods of rest or inactivity, leading to sleep disturbances and a significant impact on patients’ quality of life (2).
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Penn Medicine
MARCH 4, 2024
With Penn Medicine Advanced Home Health, even patients facing a potentially serious medical issue can receive care safely at home.
LeanBlog
MARCH 4, 2024
It's 9 p.m. in an operating room, just before the last procedure of a long day that had been full of delays. A nurse sees that the surgeon is about to make an incision without first stopping for the expected “timeout,” a crucial step that helps the team confirm, among other things, that the correct surgery is about to be performed on the correct side of the correct patient.
Triage Staffing
MARCH 4, 2024
Travel nurses fill in the gaps for healthcare providers struggling with staffing shortages. The average travel nurse contract length is relatively short, so you won’t stay in the same place for too long. Many nurses love this approach because it allows them to explore different cities and grow their professional network. This flexibility is a big draw for many in the field.
RK.MD
MARCH 4, 2024
Double sequential external defibrillation (DSED) can be used in ventricular fibrillation (VF) which remains refractory to conventional ACLS protocols. It involves utilizing two defibrillators to rapidly deliver two shocks in succession to increase energy sent to the myocardium with multiple vectors at a lower shock impedance. This technique has also been used to cardiovert patients with atrial fibrillation as shown in this image.
DFW Anesthesia Professionals
MARCH 4, 2024
In the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, it is imperative to develop effective antiviral treatments to stop or reduce the progression of Covid-19 in patients. This is particularly important given the many short and long-term negative health outcomes associated with severe Covid-19. Among the many medications considered, two prominent drugs, Simnotrelvir and Paxlovid, have emerged.
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