Neurosurgery

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Nelson “Nick” Hopkins , III, MD, FAANS(L) is revered as the father of endovascular neurosurgery. In addition to his many accolades and leadership positions in neurosurgery, he was a SUNY Distinguished Professor of Neurosurgery and Chair at the University at Buffalo (UB) from 1989 to 2013. Best venerated for his pioneering achievements in the field of endovascular neurosurgery, he innovated catheter-based minimally invasive treatment of vascular diseases in the brain and spine.

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The Stitch

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Thyroid cancer survivor Ashley Freeman suggests patients advocate for themselves to find the treatment that works for them. The post Avoiding thyroid removal: the benefits of RFA for thyroid cancer patients appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Pima Medical Institute

OCTOBER 18, 2024

It’s Veterinary Technician Week and this year’s theme is “Credentialed Veterinary Technicians Change Lives.” This theme highlights the significant impact that credentialed veterinary technicians have on the lives of their patients, clients, colleagues and the community. Pima Medical Institute offers a veterinary assistant certificate program and veterinary technician associate degree at several campus locations.

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DFW Anesthesia Professionals

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Rural hospital closures in the United States have become an increasingly concerning trend in recent years, with significant implications for healthcare access and quality in affected communities. Since 2010, over 130 rural hospitals have shut their doors, with a record 19 closures occurring in 2020 alone. Texas has been hit particularly hard by closures.

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NVIDIA: Healthcare

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Half of the world’s population will experience a mental health disorder — but the median number of mental health workers per 100,000 people is just 13, according to the World Health Organization. To help tackle this disparity — which can vary by over 40x between high-income and low-income countries — a Madrid-based startup is offering therapists AI tools to improve the delivery of mental health services.

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Association of Women Surgeons

OCTOBER 16, 2024

By… Erin King-Mullins, MD Sustainability has become a critical concern across all sectors, and the healthcare industry is no exception.

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Radius Anesthesia

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The delivery of anesthesia during surgical procedures can be managed by manual control or automated end-tidal control, each of which has distinct advantages and disadvantages. Manual control of anesthesia involves the anesthesiologist directly adjusting the delivery of anesthetic gases based on the patient’s physiologic state as measured by ongoing assessment.

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CME Corp

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Spot monitors, also known as vital signs monitors, play a critical role in recording and tracking key health parameters such as blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature, and oxygen saturation.

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NexGen Surgical

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Surgeons today wear many different hats. They are responsible for life-saving surgical treatments and, in many cases, much of the administrative work that goes into running a successful surgical practice. For many, less time in the operating room and more time spent handling paperwork and taking on managerial duties lead to declining career satisfaction.

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NVIDIA: Healthcare

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The U.S. healthcare system is adopting digital health agents to harness AI across the board, from research laboratories to clinical settings. The latest AI-accelerated tools — on display at the NVIDIA AI Summit taking place this week in Washington, D.C. — include NVIDIA NIM , a collection of cloud-native microservices that support AI model deployment and execution, and NVIDIA NIM Agent Blueprints , a catalog of pretrained, customizable workflows.

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Surgical Information Systems

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award recognition for Surgical Information Systems recognizes Employee Appreciation, Employee Well-Being, and Professional Development

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AAS

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Working in a diverse hospital system, I often encounter patients with low English proficiency (LEP). I find that many of us are ill-equipped to handle the unique challenges of caring for this population, and I frequently observe differences in healthcare delivery to LEP patients. With almost 1 in 5 people in the U.S. speaking a […] The post Breaking Down Language Barriers in Medicine appeared first on Association for Academic Surgery (AAS).

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The Stitch

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The findings could reduce the illness and mortality that is observed after TB has been successfully treated. The post Reviving immune responsiveness after tuberculosis appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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CME Corp

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The healthcare environment is constantly evolving, requiring facilities to adapt swiftly to new technologies, treatment methods, and patient needs. One area often overlooked in the evolution process is the casework—the cabinets, counters, and storage systems integral to medical environments. Converting to modular casework can offer significant benefits in terms of efficiency, cost savings, and adaptability.

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Penn Medicine

OCTOBER 3, 2024

One year after Nobel Prize recognition of mRNA vaccines, new research at Penn shows how medicine is changing rapidly as a result of the discovery.

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NVIDIA: Healthcare

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Ahead of a visit to the hospital for a surgical procedure, patients often have plenty of questions about what to expect — and can be plenty nervous. To help minimize pre-surgery jitters, NVIDIA and Deloitte are developing AI agents using NVIDIA AI to bring the next generation of digital, frontline teammates to patients before they even step foot inside the hospital.

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Surgical Information Systems

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Eight actions to take to foster an environment that supports ASC cybersecurity culture and lessens the likelihood of being targeted by malicious individuals.

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AAS

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Authors: Arnav Mahajan1, Prerna Ladha1 1 MetroHealth Medical Center As an international medical graduate (IMG) arriving in the United States, I find myself at the intersection of immense opportunity and profound responsibility. My journey to the United States isn’t just a personal milestone – it is a plunge into a crucible where the practice of […] The post Strangers in a Familiar Land: Allyship and The Role of International Medical Graduates in Academic Surgery appeared first on Associati

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The Stitch

OCTOBER 10, 2024

A new psychiatric clinic aims to bring psychiatric care to those undergoing the complex and tiring transplant process. The post Transplant psychiatry: a new side of consultation-liaison psychiatry appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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SpecialtyCare

OCTOBER 15, 2024

In honor of CIM Week, we’re excited to share the story of one of our dedicated associates at SpecialtyCare, Alex Godwin, who has been making a significant impact at TriStar Centennial Medical Center. Table of Contents Meet Alex A Passion for the OR A Journey of Growth Team Spirit and City Pride Rewarding Moments Encouragement for Future Colleagues Join Us in Celebrating Meet Alex As an Operating Room Specialist Manager (OSM), Alex has been with SpecialtyCare for nearly five years.

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Picis

OCTOBER 15, 2024

i²medi and Picis announced their exciting collaboration expansion into Colombia. This move follows their successful market penetration in Mexico. The two companies have sealed a new distribution agreement for the Colombian territory, making Picis’ complete suite of clinical applications available in the region. This collaboration encompasses Picis’ full array of perioperative solutions, such as Anesthesia Manager, PACU Manager, Critical Care Manager, and OR Manager, along with the patient

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CME Corp

OCTOBER 8, 2024

In today’s healthcare environment, patient satisfaction is more important than ever. Patients expect high-quality care, but they also desire comfort, convenience, and a sense of safety when they visit their doctor’s office or hospital. One obvious contributor to patient satisfaction is the medical equipment used during their visit, particularly medical exam tables.

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The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Webinar STS South Asia Webinar in collaboration with IACTS : Rheumatic Mitral Valve Repair gmckinney Fri, 10/18/2024 - 10:43 November 9, 2024 The first session of the South Asia webinar series delves into valve repair strategies for rheumatic mitral valve disease. Expert panelists will provide an overview of the current state of rheumatic heart disease in South Asia’s developing countries, along with best practices for case selection tailored to early career surgeons.

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BFW Inc.

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The BFW Daymark Victory surgical headlight sets a new standard in surgical lighting with its advanced airflow and hygiene features, making it an essential tool for any surgical team. The Daymark Victory surgical headlight stands out with its innovative airflow design, which directs air upwards and away from the sterile field. Unlike other models that may circulate air out over the surgical site potentially disrupting the sterile environment , the Daymark Victory ensures that airflow is strate

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The Stitch

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The bioethical debate surrounding live kidney donation involves personal autonomy and the inherent risks to the donor’s health. Advocates maintain that capable individuals should have The post What really counts: understanding who becomes a living kidney donor appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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SpecialtyCare

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The use of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) therapy has increased in recent years, after the COVID pandemic, as hospitals and clinicians have realized its growing value as a life-saving therapy with multiple new and emerging use cases. As testament to this growth, according to Future Market Insights the global ECMO machine market is currently valued at $582 million, and is poised to grow to $904 million in the next 10 years.

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IU School of Medicine

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Indiana University School of Medicine scientists continue search for life-saving treatments for aggressive types of breast cancer Jenny Larner Brown knew she had an aggressive form of breast cancer. She had been through surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy—twice. At every juncture in her difficult breast cancer journey, Brown’s oncologist, Kathy Miller, MD , had been there to assure her there was a path forward for treatment.

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Platinum Meidcal Staffing

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Staffing in group homes and mental health facilities requires more than just filling positions—it demands specialized expertise, compassion, and flexibility. Finding the right team to provide care for individuals with mental health conditions or developmental disabilities can be challenging. As the demand for mental health services grows, so does the need for well-trained and experienced staff.

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The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Webinar Rheumatic Mitral Valve Repair: STS South Asia Webinar in collaboration with IACTS gmckinney Fri, 10/18/2024 - 10:43 November 9, 2024 The first session of the South Asia webinar series delves into valve repair strategies for rheumatic mitral valve disease. Expert panelists will provide an overview of the current state of rheumatic heart disease in South Asia’s developing countries, along with best practices for case selection tailored to early career surgeons.

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LeanBlog

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Thanks, as always, to Ryan McCormack for this. He always shares so much good reading, listening, and viewing here! Subscribe to get these directly from Ryan via email. News, articles, books, podcasts, and videos about how to make the workplace better. Operational Excellence, Improvement, and Innovation Does Lean Startup Work for Deep Tech? Lean startup techniques are still widely taught.

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The Stitch

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Dr. Cyrus King provides insight into the common causes of back pain and offers tips to ensure a successful visit with a spine expert. The post Know before you go: Tips for a successful visit with a neck and spine expert appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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SpecialtyCare

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Table of Contents The Responsibilities of a Cardiovascular Perfusionist Education and Certification The Growing Demand for Cardiovascular Perfusionists Why Work as a Cardiac Perfusionist? Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) A cardiovascular perfusionist plays a crucial role in cardiac surgery, ensuring that a patient’s heart and lungs continue to function during procedures like open-heart surgery.

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IU School of Medicine

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Mateusz Opyrchal, M.D., Ph.D., began the New Year with a new job as the inaugural Vera Bradley Foundation Scholar in Breast Cancer Discovery in the Vera Bradley Foundation Center for Breast Cancer Research at the IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Cente r. He also serves as the co-program leader of the cancer center’s Experimental and Development Therapeutics research program with Xiongbin Lu, Ph.D., and director of the solid tumor Phase I program.

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Platinum Meidcal Staffing

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Hospice care plays an essential role in supporting patients and their families during some of the most challenging times of their lives. Ensuring that these services are delivered with compassion, expertise, and consistency requires having the right staff in place. But with the growing demand for hospice services, healthcare facilities face the ongoing challenge of finding qualified, compassionate professionals to meet patient needs.

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The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Resource Pulmonary Resection for Lung Cancer Risk Calculator gmckinney Wed, 10/16/2024 - 07:59 The new pulmonary resection for lung cancer risk calculator is engineered using contemporary data from the STS General Thoracic Surgery Database. It allows surgeons and multidisciplinary medical providers to estimate a patient’s individualized risk in real-time, based on specific factors such as tumor characteristics, comorbidities, and procedures performed.

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Triage Staffing

OCTOBER 16, 2024

If you’re a staff nurse or a nursing student interested in learning more about being a travel nurse, stick around. We’re here to walk you through all the benefits of being a travel nurse and help answer any questions you may have. Standard Benefits of Travel Nursing New travelers often don’t understand the benefits of nurse travel jobs that are available.

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The Stitch

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Dr. Jin Wang explains what the new Center for NextGen Therapeutics has to offer to researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, across the Texas Medical Center and beyond. The post FROM THE LABS: Center for NextGen Therapeutics helps match researchers to molecules appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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