The Stitch
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, dedicated to shedding light on a disease that often goes unnoticed until it’s too late. The post Raising awareness about pancreatic cancer: A message from Dr. William E. Fisher appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.
Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
This Thanksgiving, 39-year-old Cherith Satterfield has much to be grateful for as she gathers with her family. The wife, mother of five, three grown and two at home, was unexpectedly diagnosed with a rare, aggressive form of lung cancer earlier this year. For Cherith, the journey has been a powerful reminder to take your health seriously.
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The CRNA Chase
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
[Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, we may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.] The path to becoming a CRNA has always been competitive, but 2024 has brought even more changes to the application process. As an ICU nurse eyeing CRNA school, you need to understand these shifts to position yourself for success.
Amanda Xi
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
There’s a stereotype that anesthesiologists are hiding behind the drapes trading stocks or doing sudoku puzzles, but that’s certainly not the reality of my job! I think it’s so important to share what the reality of the job is like and one reality of being an anesthesiologist is that it can be physically and mentally exhausting. Here are some of the reasons that contribute to this: Covering multiple ORs w/sick patients Having to take call Unpredictability/feeling like there’s no control of you
The Stitch
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Thoracic surgeons share their insights on lung cancer, including causes, symptoms, latest treatments and the importance of screening. The post Advancing lung cancer care: expert insights on screening and treatment options appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.
NVIDIA: Healthcare
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
To provide high-quality medical care to its population — around 30% of whom are 65 or older — Japan is pursuing sovereign AI initiatives supporting nearly every aspect of healthcare. AI tools trained on country-specific data and local compute infrastructure are supercharging the abilities of Japan’s clinicians and researchers so they can care for patients, amid an expected shortage of nearly 500,000 healthcare workers by next year.
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Anaesthesia News
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Throughout the perioperative period, the goals of anesthetic management for left-to-right shunts are to decrease the shunt flow and maintain cardiovascular and respiratory stability to provide adequate tissue perfusion and oxygenation. Effects of Ketamine versus propofol in children with cardiac shunting: the principal hemodynamic effect of propofol is a decrease in systemic vascular resistance (SVR).
The Circulating Life
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
I frequently attend nursing conferences, including AORN, OR Manager, and AORN Chapter Conferences. They are so much fun! In October, I attended the Periop ConneCT conference in New Haven, Connecticut. It was an incredible conference, and I was honored to be selected as a speaker for this event. I’m going to give you a photo dump of my weekend at the conference, and I hope it convinces you to attend next year!
Incision
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
De Uitdagingen van het Operatieve Zorgonderwijs Operatieve zorg is een van de meest veeleisende en gespecialiseerde gebieden binnen de gezondheidszorg. Het opleiden van operatieassistenten en anesthesiemedewerkers is een uitdaging. Studenten moeten niet alleen theoretische kennis opdoen, maar ook praktische vaardigheden ontwikkelen in de vaak hectische en complexe omgeving van een operatiekamer.
NVIDIA: Healthcare
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Diabetics — or others monitoring their sugar intake — may look at a cookie and wonder, “How will eating this affect my glucose levels?” A generative AI model can now predict the answer. Researchers from the Weizmann Institute of Science, Tel Aviv-based startup Pheno.AI and NVIDIA led the development of GluFormer , an AI model that can predict an individual’s future glucose levels and other health metrics based on past glucose monitoring data.
Surgical Information Systems
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Expert insights on improving ambulatory surgery center (ASC) revenue cycle workflows, including how to address common issues, and practical tips for audits, insurance verification, and cross-training.
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.
Penn Medicine
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
After a successful three-year pilot partnership embedding Navy medical staff with a Penn Trauma team, phase two will train multiple teams at once.
NVIDIA: Healthcare
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Established 77 years ago, Mitsui & Co stays vibrant by building businesses and ecosystems with new technologies like generative AI and confidential computing. Digital transformation takes many forms at the Tokyo-based conglomerate with 16 divisions. In one case, it’s an autonomous trucking service, in another it’s a geospatial analysis platform.
Surgical Information Systems
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
2025 CMS rule impacts ASCs with a modest payment increase, new procedures, and quality measures, but lacks significant policy advancements for Medicare beneficiaries.
The Stitch
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Baylor College of Medicine experts outline the importance of caring for your veterans after they return home from service. The post Supporting your veteran appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.
Penn Medicine
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Chris Naimo, a U.S. Army veteran and recent cancer survivor, shares how his experience as a patient made him want to become a nurse.
Anesthesiology Journal
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Moderator: James P. Rathmell, M.D. Participants: Paul S. Myles, M.B., B.S., M.P.H., M.D., D.Sc. and Daniel I. McIsaac, M.D., M.P.H. Articles Discussed: Dexamethasone for Cardiac Surgery: A Practice Preference-Randomized Consent Comparative Effectiveness Trial Routine Innovation in Perioperative Clinical Trials: The Best Chance to Answer Our Most Important Questions?
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.
Surgical Information Systems
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
SIS acquires Surgical Notes to enhance its Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) services and provide transcription services for ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs).
The Stitch
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Machine learning could give physicians a means to anticipate complications and implement interventions before assist device implantation. The post Machine learning assists in predicting risk of stroke appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.
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!
Nebraska Methodist College
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
National Radiologic Technology Week (NRTW) is a special time set aside each year to celebrate and honor the essential contributions of radiologic technologists in the field of healthcare. This week is an opportunity to recognize the pivotal part they play in diagnosing and treating patients — often working behind the scenes to ensure accurate imaging that guides life-saving medical decisions.
NVIDIA: Healthcare
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Since the advent of the computer age, industries have been so awash in stored data that most of it never gets put to use. This data is estimated to be in the neighborhood of 120 zettabytes — the equivalent of trillions of terabytes, or more than 120x the amount of every grain of sand on every beach around the globe. Now, the world’s industries are putting that untamed data to work by building and customizing large language models (LLMs).
Surgical Information Systems
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
The best way to protect your ASC is a robust cybersecurity program, but if you've been breached, the next best thing is to have a clear response plan.
The Stitch
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
"It was rewarding to be able to provide an explanation for their condition,” said Dr. Daniel Calame, first and corresponding author of the work. The post One gene provides diagnoses for 30 patients whose condition was unexplained for years appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.
Triage Staffing
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Triage Open Enrollment begins November 19 and run through December 3 for Triage travelers. Travelers who are still under an RTG Medical contract will go through a special open enrollment in December. If you want to contribute to a Health Savings Account or make changes to your benefit selections in 2025, you must log in to UKG to make your choices. If you do nothing, your benefits will remain the same as in 2024, with the exception of contributing to an HSA.
Nebraska Methodist College
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Nurse practitioners (NPs) are among the most influential professionals in the modern healthcare sector. Leveraging clinical expertise and exceptional bedside skills, they form strong relationships with their patients while revealing the power of preventive care. Despite their impressive contributions, many patients and even some healthcare professionals may not understand this vital role and all it encompasses.
LeanBlog
NOVEMBER 16, 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 48 Years of Excellence in 48 Words – Tom Peters Tom Peters, the legendary co-author of the business classic In Search of Excellence and exclamation point enthusiast, summarizes his insights
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.
The Stitch
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
The study opens new opportunities for future development of potential biomarkers and therapeutic agents for these challenging tumors. The post Multiply recurrent meningiomas reveal insights into their aggressive behavior appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.
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.
Nebraska Methodist College
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Seeking a rewarding healthcare career? Want to help others participate in daily activities and progress toward their goals? Then you may consider a career in occupational therapy. There are plenty of specializations available in this broad field, so you can find the niche that most interests you and work with patients of a specific age or with certain medical conditions.
OR Manager
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) represents a transformative approach in modern surgical care, emphasizing evidence-based, multidisciplinary protocols to optimize patient recovery. Spanning decades, ERAS has grown from a novel concept into a global standard for perioperative care, with benefits that include shorter hospital stays, fewer complications, and reduced healthcare costs.
Pima Medical Institute
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Pima Medical Institute made history October 5, 2024 by hosting the medical career college’s first-ever, in-person graduation ceremony for online graduates. The event marked a weekend of celebration and achievement for the graduates and their families. Held at the Linda Ronstadt Auditorium in Tucson, Arizona, more than 200 graduates proudly walked the stage, receiving their associate , bachelor’s and master’s degrees in the presence of family, friends and Pima Medical faculty and staff.
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