Surgical Information Systems

OCTOBER 31, 2024

SIS launches SIS Surveys for ASCs and HOPDs, ensuring compliance with mandatory OAS CAHPS surveys and improving patient care through Nexus Health integration.

Patient Care

Nebraska Methodist College

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Nebraska Methodist College imaging sciences student Jenny Valora Espinoza was inspired to pursue healthcare by the care her family received.

The Stitch

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Dr. David Szafron explains how bloating occurs, what foods can contribute to it and when it is time to see a physician. The post Bloating: what is considered normal? appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

Penn Medicine

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Patients receive compassionate care, and staff feel safer, with the help of a new Behavioral Response Team for urgent needs at Chester County Hospital.

Hospital

Association of Women Surgeons

OCTOBER 30, 2024

By: Dr. Shruti Venkitachalam, Head and Neck Surgeon, Chennai, India It was an early morning surgery. I was the second … Continue reading "Let it go!

Surgery

USMD Health System

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Improve bladder control and address urinary incontinence with pelvic floor therapy and other state-of-the-art treatments. Contact a professional now.

The Stitch

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The Baylor team tested a strategy to improve heart defects associated with DM1 and uncovered an unexpected new insight into the condition. The post Unexpected findings provide a deeper understanding of Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

Triage Staffing

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The travel bug hits everyone for different reasons. Whether you’re a medical traveler for the pay opportunities, the ability to see the country or you want to help serve facilities that have staffing challenges, we’ve got a list of songs that will help get you in the travel spirit. In no particular order, here they are. Little Red Corvette—Prince Surfin’ USA—The Beach Boys Truckin’—Grateful Dead Let Me Ride—Dr.

Nurse

Amanda Xi

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Today’s inane image of the day: If you’ve come to this page, it’s probably because you’re a 4th year medical student searching how to figure out how to excel at your residency interviews. I have had the experience of interviewing for anesthesia, preliminary medicine, and transitional year programs when I was a medical student [back then, it was in person] and also the experience of being an interviewer [in a virtual setting].

Sample

The Stitch

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Dr. Pabel Miah, Baylor Medicine breast surgeon, offers hope for improved postsurgical breast cancer outcomes. The post Innovative surgical procedure reduces risk of lymphedema for breast cancer patients appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

Procedure

CaseCTRL

OCTOBER 30, 2024

We're happy to announce that David Parra has joined the CaseCTRL team as a Customer Success Specialist!

CME Corp

OCTOBER 29, 2024

In today’s healthcare landscape, accuracy is everything. From diagnosing conditions to prescribing treatments, healthcare providers rely on precise data to make decisions that can save lives. However, a surprising gap exists in one crucial area—patient weight measurement. While Americans trust NTEP-certified scales to weigh bananas and other groceries at the store, medical scales used to calculate drug dosages or monitor a patient’s health are not always held to the same stringent standards.

SpecialtyCare

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Table of Contents 1. Understanding the Basics: Types of Diabetes: Diabetes Awareness Month 2024 2. Early Detection and Prevention Can Save Lives: Diabetes Awareness Month 2024 3. Lifestyle Changes Are Key to Managing Diabetes: Diabetes Awareness Month 2024 4. The Role of Medical Advancements in Diabetes Care: Diabetes Awareness Month 2024 5. Raising Awareness and Breaking the Stigma: Diabetes Awareness Month 2024 SpecialtyCare’s Commitment to Diabetes Care Call to Action As we observe Diabetes A

Hospital

The Stitch

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Orthopedic trauma surgeon Dr. Christopher Perkins explains the causes, symptoms and prevention of fracture-related infections (FRI). The post What is fracture-related infection? Causes, symptoms and treatment options appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

Surgery

BFW Inc.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Building upon a diverse assortment of LED powered surgical headlights, BFW is pleased to introduce the Daymark Victory. The Victory delivers powerful lighting and portability:, indispensable tool s for operating rooms and medical clinics. As BFW’s brightest LED surgical headlight to date, the Daymark Victory enhances visibility in a compact, lightweight, portable design.

Operating Room

Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Research shows that in recent years almost half of all adults in the United States have been living with heart disease, one of the most prominent forms of vascular disease. Vascular disease affects the body’s vast network of blood vessels, veins and arteries.

Surgery

SpecialtyCare

OCTOBER 29, 2024

This year marks a significant milestone for our Daytona Beach team as we celebrate Eduardo Bolorino’s incredible 10-year anniversary with SpecialtyCare! From starting as a student in our SN1 program to becoming a Clinical Manager, Eduardo’s journey is a testament to dedication, growth, and the supportive culture we cherish here. Eduardo’s story began in our Alpharetta office, where he embarked on a path that would lead him to countless experiences across the country.

Collaboration

The Stitch

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Dr. Meha Fox has tips to ensure patients using neti pots in the upcoming allergy and flu season are doing so safely and correctly. The post Neti pots do’s and do not’s appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

Surgery

Platinum Meidcal Staffing

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Finding the right job in healthcare can feel like a journey. Staffing companies, like Platinum Medical Staffing, guide you to the position that best matches your skills, schedule, and goals. Whether you’re a nurse, medical assistant, or specialized technician, a staffing agency can connect you with roles that align with your professional strengths and desired future.

Surgical Assisting

MEDITEK

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Safest airway management and Trendelenburg positioning solution With patented and proven technology, the Genesis Bi-Wing AAP® foam pad lift system frees caregivers from the demands of moving patients by sheet and hand, or from rolling patients back and forth to tuck the arms. Instead, the Genesis Bi-Wing AAP® standardizes arm adduction processes, evolves safe patient handling and positioning ergonomic practices, reduces staff utilization, and offers 100% pad to skin contact needed for traction a

Allegheny Anesthetists

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Tax Strategies & Health Insurance Options for the 1099 CRNA Jeremy L. Stanley, EA, CFP®, AIF® October 03, 2024 Transitioning to 1099 work as a CRNA can be a game-changer for your career and financial future. In the final part of this three-part series, [.] The post Tax Strategies & Health Insurance Options for the 1099 CRNA appeared first on Allegheny Anesthetists.

CRNA

The Stitch

OCTOBER 31, 2024

A student/mentor pair shares how the SOAR program brought them together to conduct basic science research and how the experience is shaping their careers. The post FROM THE LABS: Medical student-mentor teams in research: Shubh Desai and Dr. Nandan Mondal share their experience with SOAR appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

NVIDIA: Healthcare

OCTOBER 31, 2024

A new AI-powered, imaging-based technology that creates accurate three-dimensional models of tumors, veins and other soft tissue offers a promising new method to help surgeons operate on, and better treat, breast cancers. The technology, from Illinois-based startup SimBioSys, converts routine black-and-white MRI images into spatially accurate, volumetric images of a patient’s breasts.

Operating Table

MEDITEK

OCTOBER 28, 2024

It was December 1983 when Mirek Hondl arrived as a refugee in snowy Winnipeg, following his escape from Czechoslovakia. He found himself in a brand new country without a job and unable to speak English. Not long after, D. Arthur Samuels took Mirek under his wing and provided him with his first job as a technician within his young business, Meditek. Fast forward 40 years, and we now have the honour of celebrating four decades of Mirek’s loyal service and inspiring dedication here at Meditek as ou

Operating Table

IU School of Medicine

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Jane Hartsock, JD, MA, faculty investigator at the IU Center for Bioethics and System Director of Clinical and Organizational Ethics at IU Health, presented the first IU Bioethics Grand Rounds of the year last week on AI, a topic that has become an obsession for many of us in bioethics. Check out the recording here. It was a terrific talk, and it inspired me to write this blog post to summarize what she said and add some thoughts of my own.

The Stitch

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

While our residency training is often focused on gaining medical knowledge, clinical expertise and patient care skills, our role as resident physicians in healthcare advocacy The post Medical residency and advocacy: Even small contributions can have a significant impact appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

Patient Care