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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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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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Welcome to the newest class of Nurse Anesthesia students!

The Stitch

Our incoming Doctor of Nursing Practice Program Nurse Anesthesia students had their first day of classes last week. The post Welcome to the newest class of Nurse Anesthesia students! appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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How AI Is Helping Us Do Better—for the Planet and for Each Other

NVIDIA: Healthcare

Artificial intelligence and accelerated computing are being used to help solve the worlds greatest challenges. NVIDIA has reinvented the computing stack spanning GPUs, CPUs, DPUs, networking and software. Our platform drives the AI revolution, powering hundreds of millions of devices in every cloud and fueling 75% of the worlds TOP500 supercomputers.

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The compassionate team behind CAR T cancer breakthroughs

Penn Medicine

Clinical research professionals quiet work with patients and data behind the scenes is vital to moving innovative research forward.

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SIS Celebrates 10th Consecutive Year as the #1 ASC Technology Vendor

Surgical Information Systems

SIS celebrates 10 years as the top ASC technology vendor, recognized by the Black Book Research 2025 report.

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The Future of Surgical Assisting: Stronger Together

Platinum Meidcal Staffing

Surgical assisting is evolving rapidly, and the future looks brighter than ever for RNFAs, Surgical Assistants, and Physician Assistants. As the healthcare industry grows, these professionals play an increasingly critical role in ensuring successful surgeries. The future isnt just about individual skillsits about collaboration. At Platinum Medical Staffing, we believe in bringing this group of skilled professionals together to elevate surgical care to new heights.

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Tool puts reproductive risk for BRCA carriers into perspective

Penn Medicine

The Basser Center for BRCA created a resource to help counsel individuals with cancer-related genetic mutations about reproductive risks.

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Improving ASC Inventory Management: 6 Steps to Take

Surgical Information Systems

There are many recommendations for ASCs when it comes to increasing the bottom line, but by improving inventory management, ASCs can reduce their costs.

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Why Surgical Assistants Are Essential for Efficient Office Suites

Platinum Meidcal Staffing

In the fast-paced world of surgery, efficiency isnt just a luxuryits a necessity. Surgeons working in office suites or surgical centers rely heavily on their surgical assistants, RNFAs (Registered Nurse First Assistants), and PAs (Physician Assistants) to streamline procedures, save time, and reduce costs. These skilled professionals are more than just support staffthey are vital team members who enhance the overall workflow.

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Why a balanced breakfast should be part of your 2025 goals

The Stitch

Senior registered dietitian Claire Edgemon shares the importance of having a balanced breakfast. The post Why a balanced breakfast should be part of your 2025 goals appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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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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2025 STS Coronary Conference

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Event 2025 STS Coronary Conference gmckinney Thu, 01/02/2025 - 10:57 Event dates Jun 1214, 2025 Location Chicago, IL The 2025 STS Coronary Conference is an innovative international event taking place June 12-14, in Chicago. Abstract submissions will begin soon! Add your name to the interest list if you would like to be notified when abstracts and registration open.

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10 Traits of Effective Healthcare Leadership

Nebraska Methodist College

While different healthcare settings require different types of healthcare leaders, the very best of these leaders tend to share a number of qualities in common. Read on to explore 10 of the most effective leadership characteristics in healthcare leadership.

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Getting the Reps In: Lessons Learned on Building Mental and Physical Strength While in Medical School

Association of Women Surgeons

By: Rica Generoso As a third-year medical student navigating the clinics and operating room, Ive learned that resilience isnt just … Continue reading "Getting the Reps In: Lessons Learned on Building Mental and Physical Strength While in Medical School"

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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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2025 STS Workshop on Robotic Thoracic Surgery

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Event 2025 STS Workshop on Robotic Thoracic Surgery gmckinney Thu, 01/02/2025 - 10:53 Event dates May 1516, 2025 Location Norcross, GA Save the date! The popular STS Workshop on Robotic Thoracic Surgery will return to the Atlanta area in spring 2025. Details will be available soon! Add your name to the interest list to be among the first informed when registration opens.

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How to Earn Your Radiologic Technologist Certification

Nebraska Methodist College

Diagnostic imaging plays a pivotal part in the modern healthcare landscape. Doctors across all specialty areas rely heavily on X-ray images in order to gain an accurate understanding of the health and vitality of the individual patient as well as develop a personalized treatment plan that will deliver the best results.

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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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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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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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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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How to Become a Sonographer

Nebraska Methodist College

As the needs of modern patients become increasingly complex and the demand for patient-centered healthcare is on the rise, sonography continues to play an important role in the diagnostic process. Sonography is a form of diagnostic imaging that utilizes sound waves to capture internal images of the body in real time.

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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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ANESTHESIA IN 2025: WHAT’S CHANGED IN 25 YEARS?

The Anesthesia Consultant

A quarter-century into the new millennium, how much has anesthesia changed? During the years 2000-2025 the world transformed in remarkable ways. In 1999 we lived without: Smartphones GPS mapping and directions in our phones Digital photography and video cameras in our phones Social media Television streaming services such as Netflix AI Electric cars Drones Surely the field of anesthesia has evolved and changed during these same years.

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Have You Heard? 5 AI Podcast Episodes Listeners Loved in 2024

NVIDIA: Healthcare

NVIDIAs AI Podcast gives listeners the inside scoop on the ways AI is transforming nearly every industry. Since the shows debut in 2016, its garnered more than 6 million listens across 200-plus episodes, covering how generative AI is used to power applications including assistive technology for the visually impaired , wildfire alert systems and the Roblox online game platform.

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A Runner’s Run-In with Aortic Dissection

Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons

An aortic dissection is a very serious, often times fatal, condition that takes place when the inner layers of the aorta (the body’s largest artery) weaken and tear causing blood to “dissect” the aorta into a false lumen & true lumen (very much like a double barrel shotgun).

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Orthopedic research showcases stem cells’ surgical promise

OR Manager

Stem cell therapy is poised to revolutionize regenerative medicine. As these therapies advance, they may alter or even replace certain invasive surgical procedures. Already undergoing advanced clinical trials More » The post Orthopedic research showcases stem cells’ surgical promise appeared first on OR Manager.

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FROM THE LABS: Medical student-mentor teams in research: Dr. Richard Bui and mentor Dr. Chase McNeil share their experience with SOAR

The Stitch

"I highly recommend SOAR to other medical students to explore topics beyond their usual interests and potentially outside their desired specialty," said Dr. Richard Bui. The post FROM THE LABS: Medical student-mentor teams in research: Dr. Richard Bui and mentor Dr. Chase McNeil share their experience with SOAR appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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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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Benefits of IONM: Fewer Complications Mean Better Financial Results

SpecialtyCare

Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) involves multiple modalities for identifying complications or risk of injury during complex surgeries, especially those involving the spine, brain, and nervous system. IONM allows the surgical team to receive data in real time and make adjustments based on the threat of potential damage, reducing the possibility of long-term impairment.

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New Year, New You

AAS

The Key to Preserving Your Role as a Surgeon Scientist In the ever-evolving field of medicine, the role of the surgeon scientist is among the most demanding and rewarding career paths. Combining the technical expertise of a surgeon with the investigative curiosity of a scientist requires not only immense dedication but also a lifelong ability […] The post New Year, New You appeared first on Association for Academic Surgery (AAS).

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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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Advantages of Open Digital Backends (Backbones) In Healthcare

Caresyntax

Does an open or closed system benefit healthcare providers and patients more? The debate in healthcare between closed and open digital systems been ongoing for as long as new technology has been arriving in the medical community and is pervasive well outside of healthcare cell phone technology (iPhone vs Android), personal computers (PC vs Linux), automobiles (Tesla vs Ford) are common areas of dispute.

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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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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