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Celebrating Match Day 2025

The Stitch

Ready? Set! Lets Match! Our fourth-year medical students learned where they will go after graduation for their residency training. The post Celebrating Match Day 2025 appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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A stroke, a surgery, and an advanced care team close to home

Penn Medicine

A Chester County Hospital hybrid operating team was able to save Donna Carr without sacrificing the conveniences of her home hospital.

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Remembering Peter Duncan

LiveData

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Peter Duncan , our Director of Product Development. Peter touched the lives of everyone at our small company. An inspirational leader, Peter built lasting foundations for our product line. Many of us knew Peter as a coworker and friend, with a warm personality and a wealth of talent.

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Never too late: One dancer rediscovers life after back surgery

The Stitch

Patient Barbara Wagner shares how back surgery has given her a new lease on life, including a renewed interest in dancing. The post Never too late: One dancer rediscovers life after back surgery appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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The Essential Role of Hospital Surgical Support in Modern Healthcare

SpecialtyCare

Table of Contents What Is Hospital Surgical Support? 1. Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) 2. Perfusion and Autotransfusion Services 3. Sterile Processing and Instrument Sterilization 4. Surgical First Assistants 5. Organ Procurement and Preservation The Benefits of Outsourcing Hospital Surgical Support Advantages of Partnering with SpecialtyCare: Why SpecialtyCare Is the Industry Leader Final Thoughts In today’s fast-paced healthcare environment, hospital surgical support plays a criti

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Surgical Information Systems Recognized as Top Workplace USA 2025

Surgical Information Systems

Surgical Information Systems (SIS), the leading provider of software and services for ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), announced today that it has earned the 2025 Top Workplaces USA award issued by Energage for the fifth year in a row.

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Penn brain power on display at the Franklin Institute

Penn Medicine

Futuristic devices that can read signals from the brain and stimulate nerves and muscles are part of the museums newly imagined human body exhibit.

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The sound of healing: music and its benefits

The Stitch

Dr. Mark Kunik shares more about music's healing benefits, including boosting one's mood, stress relief and memory retention. The post The sound of healing: music and its benefits appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Watch: Tackling the Technician Shortage – A Proven Hiring Playbook

Incredible Health

Front-line operations depend on skilled technicians yet the workforce crisis continues to deepen. Radiology, lab, and surgical teams are struggling with vacancies, leading to unsustainable labor costs, operational inefficiencies, and overworked staff. The pressure is mounting. Hear from Darlene Wetton, Group VP of Southwest Healthcare, and Iman Abuzeid MD, CEO of Incredible Health, as […] The post Watch: Tackling the Technician Shortage – A Proven Hiring Playbook appeared first on I

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Ambulatory Surgical Billing: Guidelines, Rules, and Requirements

Surgical Information Systems

Navigating the rules and requirements of ASC billing is complex, but surgery centers can implement strategic solutions to enhance their revenue cycle compliance and performance.

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Advantages of Polymer Shelving in Sterile Processing Departments

CME Corp

Sterile processing departments (SPDs) are critical in both hospitals and surgery centers. They ensure that surgical tools and medical devices are properly cleaned, inspected, sterilized, and stored for future use.

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From Passion to Purpose: My Journey as a 22-Year-Old Mexican Woman Towards General Surgery

Association of Women Surgeons

by Paula Nieto Passion is a powerful engine that drives us toward our goals and dreams.

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Helpful strategies to put an end to endometriosis

The Stitch

Dr. Brooke Thigpen explains what endometriosis patients need to know to get relief from the painful disease. The post Helpful strategies to put an end to endometriosis appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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It’s Time to Kill the Refill

Goldfinch Health

The post It’s Time to Kill the Refill appeared first on Goldfinch Health | Surgery & Recovery Navigation.

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Understanding ASC Coding to Achieve Faster and More Accurate Billing

Surgical Information Systems

Effective ASC billing requires up-to-date coding, staff training, and audits that help prevent errors, delays, and denials, ensuring smooth revenue cycle management and proper payments.

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The Intersection of Queerness and Womanhood in Surgical Residency

Association of Women Surgeons

By Dr. Sarah Klapman Im getting married this August.

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The science of light: how it shapes our health and the world around us

The Stitch

Dr. Thomas Milner shares how light can shape our health and the world around us. The post The science of light: how it shapes our health and the world around us appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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April 2025 Editor-in-Chief Podcast

Anesthesiology Journal

Creator: James P. Rathmell, M.D., M.B.A. April 2025, Volume 142, Issue 4 Overview of April issue original studies.

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Where AI and Graphics Converge: NVIDIA Blackwell Universal Data Center GPU Accelerates Demanding Enterprise Workloads

NVIDIA: Healthcare

The first NVIDIA Blackwell-powered data center GPU built for both enterprise AI and visual computing the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition is designed to accelerate the most demanding AI and graphics applications for every industry. Compared to the previous-generation NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture L40S GPU, the RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition GPU will deliver a multifold increase in performance across a wide array of enterprise workloads up to 5x higher large language mode

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Finding breast cancer at 33, she chose ‘Team Penn’

Penn Medicine

Shocked to learn she had stage III breast cancer, Kate Korson knew just where to go. She flew home to Penn Medicine, where a clinical trial saved her life.

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Shapiro Makes Push for Full Practice Authority in Budget Speech

PANA

Budgets are about more than just numbers. Theyre also about policy priorities. On Feb. 4, Gov. Josh Shapiro unveiled his proposed spending plan for the 2025-26 fiscal year. In a 91-minute speech before a joint session of the Pennsylvania General Assembly in Harrisburg, the governor unveiled his $51 billion blueprint, an increase of approximately 8.5% over the current year.

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How Dr. Nicolas Zea’s Passion for Adventure Fuels His Work in the OR

Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons

As one of our board certified vascular surgeons, Dr. Nicolas Zea performs a variety of complex procedures, and his dedication to patient care and service is exceptional. What you might not know about him is that he is also an avid adventurer, running ultra marathons and traveling far and wide to embark on trail run excursions and mountain climbing expeditions.

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IS SUSPENDED ANIMATION POSSIBLE?

The Anesthesia Consultant

Anesthesiologists are specialists in administering drug-induced comas in operating rooms for hours at a time, or in intensive care units for days at a time. Is suspended animation for extended periodsmonths or yearspossible with todays science as we know it? Suspended animation is defined as the temporary (short- or long-term) slowing or stopping of biological function so that physiological capabilities are preserved.

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Just 34, with stage 3 breast cancer, she chose ‘Team Penn’

Penn Medicine

Shocked to learn she had stage III breast cancer, Kate Korson knew just where to go. She flew home to Penn Medicine, where a clinical trial saved her life.

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Looming in Near the Future – The Uncertainty of Scientific Funding as a Young Investigator

AAS

It is an understatement to say that there has been substantial uncertainty for surgeon-scientists around the country regarding the future of scientific funding. As context, I am a PGY-5 general surgery resident, soon-to-be complex general surgical oncology fellow, and aspiring surgeon-scientist with an interest in running an independently funded basic and translational science lab.

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The different stages of chronic kidney disease

The Stitch

Dr. Samaya Anumudu explains the five stages of chronic kidney disease. The post The different stages of chronic kidney disease appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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How Mark E. Shaffrey, MD, FAANS, Shaped Neurosurgery

Neurosurgery

Mark E. Shaffrey , MD, FAANS a distinguished neurosurgeon and esteemed leader, passed away on December 4, 2024. Born on January 31, 1961, Dr. Shaffrey’s remarkable career and compassionate spirit left an indelible mark on the medical community and beyond. Dr. Shaffrey graduated magna cum laude from Virginia Tech and received his medical degree from the University of Virginia (UVA), where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society.

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Caresyntax and Pristine Surgical Announce Partnership to Advance Surgical Intelligence

Caresyntax

Larkspur, CA, and Manchester, NH Mar 06, 2025 Caresyntax , a leader in surgical intelligence and automation technologies, and Pristine Surgical , a medical device company dedicated to Simplifying Endoscopy , today announced a partnership to enhance surgical intelligence for Pristines Summit 4K single-use digital arthroscope and its Pristine Connect digital platform.

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Travel Dogs of Triage

Triage Staffing

Here at Triage, we love dogs. Our dog-friendly Omaha workplace often has a couple friendly pooches snoring peacefully while their owners work throughout the day. So it’s no surprise that we love getting photos of dogs who tag along with their healthcare traveler. Take a minute to brighten your day with these travel dogs of Triage and these dog-friendly travel nurse assignments.

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Outfitting Patient Rooms with Essential Healthcare Equipment

CME Corp

Every piece of healthcare equipment in an acute care in-patient room has a distinct role in the care, recovery, and safety of the patient. Healthcare equipment included in hospital patient rooms and the adjacent bathroom helps ensure the needs of patients are met. From advanced vital signs monitoring systems and casework for personal items; to grab bars, each piece of equipment contributes to the standard of care.

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FROM THE LABS: Breakthrough cardiac regeneration research offers hope for the treatment of ischemic heart failure

The Stitch

The premise of regenerating heart tissue, which once seemed like an impossible dream, is getting closer almost daily. The post FROM THE LABS: Breakthrough cardiac regeneration research offers hope for the treatment of ischemic heart failure appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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The Latest Stance on HRT and Dementia Risk

Trocar Supplies

For several years, its been commonly accepted that hormone replacement therapy increases a patients risk of developing different types of dementia like Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia. This has prevented many women from obtaining the treatment they need, when they need it. Below, we take an in-depth look at the medical communitys previous stance on HRT and dementia risk and explore how that stance has changed over time with new information.

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Lap Chole. Lap Appy. ICG

The Surgical Tech Student

I had a request for a Lap Chole setup so I thought I would make a post with details! Lap Choles & Lap Appys are both very similar. The main difference with the removal of an appendix is that we use a stapler to remove the appendix. If it’s a peds case we may use a Ligasure or two endloops. Instead of a 12mm and three 5mm trocars, we will only use a 12mm and two 5mm trocars or three 5mm trocars for a peds patient.

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Unlock Efficiency: SpecialtyCare Launches Powerful New Sterile Processing Solutions Calculator

SpecialtyCare

At SpecialtyCare, were proud to introduce the Sterile Processing Solutions Calculator our second online tool designed to empower hospital leaders with real-time insights into operational efficiency and performance. Built from our industry-leading expertise and years of data-backed consulting, this calculator provides an easy, accurate way to audit your sterile processing operations and its now live and ready to use.

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Ryan McCormack’s Operational Excellence Mixtape: March 21, 2025

LeanBlog

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 Using OEE ensures the “beatings will continue” Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) is a staple of lean scorecards, but is it actually useful for driving real improvement?

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Education Hackathon: accelerating innovation in education

The Stitch

Drs. Matthew Blank and Sarah Keyes discuss their winning Hackathon projects that help to solve real-world education issues. The post Education Hackathon: accelerating innovation in education appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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​​Caresyntax’s Award-Winning AI Is Making Surgery Safer

Caresyntax

Despite a multitude of modern medical and technological advances aiding the efforts of skilled surgeons, the operating theater has the highest mortality rate outside of the military battlefield. Postoperative complications alone account for nearly four million deaths worldwide, annually. This is not the fault of surgeons, hospital staff, or any of the tools that have been implemented; it is a constant, complex process to monitor the myriad circumstances and variabilities that can lead to error

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