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Top five most viewed Images of the Month in 2024

The Stitch

Our viewers selected these Images of the Month as the most popular of 2024. The post Top five most viewed Images of the Month in 2024 appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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NVIDIA and IQVIA Build Domain-Expert Agentic AI for Healthcare and Life Sciences

NVIDIA: Healthcare

IQVIA, the worlds leading provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence, is working with NVIDIA to build custom foundation models and agentic AI workflows that can accelerate research, clinical development and access to new treatments. AI applications trained on the organizations vast healthcare-specific information and guided by its deep domain expertise will help the industry boost the efficiency of clinical trials and optimize planning for the launch

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The physical therapist behind Philly’s marathon mom

Penn Medicine

Physical therapist Claire Todd has a passion to help pregnant and post-partum patients who are runners, including Philadelphia Marathon winner Katie Florio.

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Caresyntax and Qaelon Medical Announce Data Intelligence Partnership to Address Devastating Impact of Surgical Leaks

Caresyntax

San Francisco, CA and Strasbourg, France 09 Jan 2025 Caresyntax , the world-leading developer of surgical intelligence platforms and Qaelon Medical , a medtech pioneer in surgical leak detection technologies, announced a partnership to build the first real-world evidence (RWE) platform to address the catastrophic impact of surgical leaks. Multi-Phase Partnership to Redefine Surgical Leak Detection: Qaelon Medical and Caresyntax are launching a multi-phase partnership for the measurement and c

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Recover the right way

The Stitch

Physical therapist Michael Pile explains the importance of recovery after working out and the best ways to do so. The post Recover the right way appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Empowering Women in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Breaking Barriers and Shaping the Future

Association of Women Surgeons

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Equipping a Sterile Processing Department: A Checklist

CME Corp

In healthcare, the prevention of Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) is a high priority. These infections, often stemming from contaminated instruments or improper sterilization practices, pose a significant risk to patient safety and can lead to extended hospital stays, increased medical costs, and even loss of life.

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See how Botox is easing the pain of Raynaud’s phenomenon

The Stitch

Baylor Medicine plastic hand surgeon Dr. Christine Yin says patients are finding relief from Raynauds symptoms through a Botox treatment. The post See how Botox is easing the pain of Raynaud’s phenomenon appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Find Relief from BPH with Aquablation Therapy in Arlington

USMD Health System

Find lasting relief from BPH with Aquablation Therapy at USMD Arlingtona safe, incision-free treatment with fewer side effects.

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The Vital Role of Organ Procurement Organizations and SpecialtyCare’s Contribution

SpecialtyCare

Table of Contents SpecialtyCare: Driving Innovation and Excellence in Organ Procurement Specialized Surgical Services Perfusion Expertise Sterile Processing Solutions Enhancing Operational Efficiency SpecialtyCares Commitment to Education and Training Advocacy and Ethical Standards: Organ Procurement Organizations Collaboration with OPOs: A Partnership for Life Why Choose SpecialtyCare?

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Chris Keegan Memorial Educator Scholarship

ARC/STSA

ARC/STSA educators play a crucial role in shaping the next generation of surgical technologists and surgical assistants, ensuring they are prepared to meet the demands of the operating room and advocating for their patients. Professional development is essential as it not only enhances skills and knowledge but also contributes to the overall success of their programs.

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Yes, your hair is changing

The Stitch

With age comes many bodily changes and hair can be one of them. Dr. Oyetewa Asempa shares some of the common ways hair changes manifest throughout our lives. The post Yes, your hair is changing appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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New UKG Apps Now Available

Triage Staffing

UKG Pro Classic, the app that allows you visibility into your pay, is going through an upgrade. The next time you log in to the UKG mobile app, you’ll see a pop up asking you to install the new version, called UKG Pro. Once the new app is installed, you can log in. Your login credentials will remain the same, but you may need to enter them. Once the new app is installed, you can delete the previous UKG Pro Classic app.

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10 of Specialtycare’s best Ancillary Care Services and Why They Work

SpecialtyCare

Table of Contents 1. Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) Why It Works: 2. Sterile Processing Solutions Why It Works: 3. Perfusion Services Why It Works: 4. Autotransfusion Services Why It Works: 5. Surgical Assist Services Why It Works: 6. ECMO Services Why It Works: 7. Clinical Education and Training Why It Works: 8. Logistics and Supply Chain Management Why It Works: 9.

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February 2025 Editor-in-Chief Podcast

Anesthesiology Journal

Creator: James P. Rathmell, M.D., M.B.A. February 2025, Volume 142, Issue 2 Overview of February issue original studies.

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Unlocking Faster ICU Recovery: Introducing the ABCDEF Bundle

The CRNA Chase

As critical care nurses and nurse anesthetists, we are constantly seeking ways to help improve patient outcomes and alleviate the immense burden faced by nurses in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). One evidence-based approach that has shown remarkable promise is the ABCDEF Bundle – a comprehensive framework for optimizing sedation, mobility, and patient-centered care.

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Exploring new frontiers in brain health and neuromodulation and their policy implications

The Stitch

What if you could train your brain to heal itself? This is the promise of neurofeedback (NF) and non-invasive individualized neuromodulation (iNM), which capitalize on The post Exploring new frontiers in brain health and neuromodulation and their policy implications appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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How AI Is Enhancing Surgical Safety and Education

NVIDIA: Healthcare

Troves of unwatched surgical video footage are finding new life, fueling AI tools that help make surgery safer and enhance surgical education. The Surgical Data Science Collective (SDSC) is transforming global surgery through AI-driven video analysis, helping to close the gaps in surgical training and practice. In this episode of the NVIDIA AI Podcast, Margaux Masson-Forsythe, director of machine learning at SDSC, discusses the unique challenges of doing AI research as a nonprofit, how the colle

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Understanding Your Rights

AAS

What Information You Can Access After an Insurance Claim Denial More than one out of every three adults in the United States (US) experience at least one insurance claim denial,1 a rate that has recently increased. A report from the US Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations showed that the denial rate doubled in a short […] The post Understanding Your Rights appeared first on Association for Academic Surgery (AAS).

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PANA President’s Message for CRNA Week in Pa.

PANA

Did you know the Pennsylvania Association of Nurse Anesthetists (PANA) represents approximately 4,000 certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) and student anesthetists? Thats a powerful coalition of highly skilled and trained professionals. Did you also know that Pennsylvania is among the top draws nationally for CRNA students, with 15 highly rated nurse anesthetist programs spread across the commonwealth?

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This Mom Built a Thriving Health Care Administration Career

Pima Medical Institute

When life takes unexpected turns, it often leads us to discover new passions and opportunities. For online Health Care Administration associate and bachelors degree grad, Taylor M., the path to a fulfilling career in health care started with aspirations of becoming a nurse but evolved into something entirely differenthealth care administration. Balancing motherhood, full-time work and education wasnt easy, but with the support of Pima Medical Institutes flexible programs and dedicated instructor

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Healthcare Leaders, NVIDIA CEO Share AI Innovation Across the Industry

NVIDIA: Healthcare

AI is making inroads across the entire healthcare industry from genomic research to drug discovery, clinical trial workflows and patient care. In a fireside chat Monday during the annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco, NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang took the stage with industry leaders progressing each of these areas to advance biomedical science and meet the global demand for patient care.

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The Surprising Truth About the Top Factors Influencing Patient Safety in the Cardiac OR

SpecialtyCare

Its not a shock that surgery on the heart and pericardium logs the highest rate of adverse events (556.7 events out of every 1,000, according to Patient Safety in Surgery study of over 80,000 surgical hospitalizations) but what may be most surprising is that majority of the top factors influencing patient safety are not technological or circumstantial theyre interpersonal.

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Certified registered nurse anesthetists provide competent care in the operating room | PennLive letters

PANA

Published: Jan. 12, 2025, 10:00 a.m. by PennLive.com Patients undergoing surgery or procedures requiring anesthesia are safe when cared for by a physician anesthesiologist, a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA), or both. The perceived shortage of anesthesia providers ( Pennsylvania doctors are sounding the alarm over health insurers putting profits above patient care , Jan. 3) relates to outdated and restrictive laws that prevent CRNAs from practicing to their fullest scope.

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A New Chapter at Surgimate

Surgimate

When I underwent eye surgery in 2002, my appointment was rescheduled four times. While it was a frustrating experience, it opened my eyes to a big opportunity to help practices revolutionize surgical coordination. Since then, Ive had the distinct privilege of leading Surgimate as its founder and CEO. It has been the highlight of my career, and Im immensely proud of the growth weve seen, the connections weve made, and the culture weve built.

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Roivios and Caresyntax Partner to Revolutionize Renal Care Through Data-Driven Insights

Caresyntax

NASSAU, BAHAMAS, and SAN FRANCISCO Jan 09, 2025 Roivios , a clinical-stage medical device company, and Caresyntax , a global leader in real-world evidence (RWE) and surgical intelligence, have joined forces to revolutionize renal care. This partnership aims to accelerate the integration of clinical and economic insights during product launch, driving the development of innovative medical technologies to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.

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3 Overlooked Factors That Influence Patient Throughput

Sullivan Healthcare Consulting

Every outpatient surgery center knows that patient throughput matters. However, only some surgery centers have a firm grasp on how small details in their center can wield outsized influences on patient throughput. By augmenting their understanding of what influences patient throughput (hint: its just about everything a facility does or doesnt do), outpatient surgery centers like hospital outpatient departments (HOPDs) and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) can supercharge their patient throughput

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CTVS Celebrates Super Doctors and Top Doctors

Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons

Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons is proud to share that several of our physicians received important accolades closing out 2024 and ushering in 2025. For several years, our team of cardiothoracic and vascular surgeons has been humbled to receive recognition as Texas Monthly Super Doctors and Austin Monthly Top Doctors.

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10 Reasons Why SpecialtyCare is the Best Deep Brain Stimulation Therapy Provider in the United States

SpecialtyCare

Table of Contents 1. Expert Team of Professionals 2. Cutting-Edge Technology 3. Comprehensive Pre-Operative Evaluation 4. Collaborative Approach to Care 5. Patient-Centered Focus 6. Proven Track Record of Success 7. Wide Network of Facilities 8. Commitment to Innovation 9. Comprehensive Post-Operative Care 10. Affordable and Accessible Services Deep Brain Stimulation Therapy (DBS) is a groundbreaking treatment that has transformed the lives of countless individuals suffering from movement disord

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Episode 8 – How Real-World Data is Transforming FDA Approvals, Healthcare Decisions, and Drug Development with Dr. Richard Scranton

Caresyntax

In this episode of Data Nerds in the OR , Dr. Bruce Ramshaw , Chief Medical Informatics Officer at Caresyntax, engages with Dr. Richard Scranton , an epidemiologist and healthcare leader, to explore the evolving role of real-world data (RWD) and evidence (RWE) in healthcare. The discussion spans Dr. Scrantons career journey, innovative uses of RWD to support regulatory decisions, and the future of data-driven surgical care.

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How Lewin’s Change Theory Can Transform Your SPD

Sullivan Healthcare Consulting

Across the healthcare landscape, change is in the air. Its what were living in and surrounded by at all times. Were good at dealing with it, or putting up with it, as the case may be. But how do you control it? Theres no single answer. And because each healthcare organization is different, each challenge is unique. However, a good starting place is Lewins Change Theory.

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Normothermic Regional Perfusion (NRP): A Transformative Path with NRP Safety and EThics

SpecialtyCare

Table of Contents What is Normothermic Regional Perfusion (NRP)? Safety Considerations in NRP 1. Prevention of Unintended Cerebral Perfusion 2. Expertise in Technical Execution 3. Use of Advanced Monitoring Technology 4. Stringent Infection Control Measures 5. Optimization of Donor and Recipient Outcomes Ethical Considerations in NRP 1. The Dead Donor Rule (DDR) 2.

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