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Baylor Genetics marks 10th anniversary: A look back at a decade of innovation in genetic testing

The Stitch

Baylor Genetics, the clinical diagnostic laboratory joint venture between Baylor College of Medicine and H.U. Group Holdings, marks its 10-year anniversary. The post Baylor Genetics marks 10th anniversary: A look back at a decade of innovation in genetic testing appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Overview of the Open Payment Database: What do I need to know?

Neurosurgery

The intertwining relationship between industry and medicine has been evident and ever-so apparent in recent decades. While these relationships are vital for innovation, concerns of potential conflict of interest (COI) have called into question the objectivity of scientific research and patient care. To help alleviate these concerns, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) opted to increase the transparency of physician-industry interactions.

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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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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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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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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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Food for Thought – Culinary Adventures in Medical School

Association of Women Surgeons

By Gizelle Francis Medical school is notorious for its long hours, relentless studying, and the ever-present pressure to perform.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Cross-Post: High-Accuracy Augmented Reality Guidance for Intracranial Drain Placement Using a Standalone Head-Worn Navigation System: First-in-Human Results

Neurosurgery

From time to time on the Neurosurgery Blog, you will see us cross-posting or linking to items from other places when we believe they hit the mark on an issue. We wanted to bring attention to a recent publication in Neurosurgery , the official journal of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, which provides multimedia, prompt publication of scientific articles on clinical or experimental surgery topics important for the brain, spine, and peripheral nerves, reviews, and other information of intere

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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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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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5 Challenges of Implementing Operating Room Integration and How to Overcome Them

Caresyntax

Operating room (OR) integration can improve patient safety by providing real-time access to data from various sources in the OR. However, implementing OR integration can be challenging. To achieve these benefits, a comprehensive integration plan that considers all aspects of the project, including technical, data management, security, and change management aspects, is crucial.

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CMS TEAM 2026: Is your hospital ready to take the plunge?

Goldfinch Health

During the webinar, BrandNewland, William Kiefer, and Dr. Bret Alvis, MD,discuss howtheTransforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM)from CMS will impact your surgeries in the coming years. They also dive into how you canemployEnhanced Recovery surgery/recovery protocols to maximize performance and minimize your financial risk for 2026 and beyond.

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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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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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2025 STS/EACTS/ESTS Latin America Thoracic Surgery Conference

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Event 2025 STS/EACTS/ESTS Latin America Thoracic Surgery Conference kchalko Thu, 03/27/2025 - 15:04 Event dates May 10, 2025 Location Recife Expo Center, Brazil STS is pleased to collaborate once again with the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS) and the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) to present the 2025 STS/EACTS/ESTS Latin America Thoracic Surgery Conference.

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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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Understanding Perfusion: Frequently Asked Questions

SpecialtyCare

When it comes to medical procedures, few are as critical yet misunderstood as perfusion. At Specialty Care, we believe in empowering patients with knowledge. This comprehensive FAQ guide will help you understand what perfusion is, how it works, and why it’s so important in modern medicine. Table of Contents What is perfusion? Who is a perfusionist?

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Triage Triumphs: March 2025

Triage Staffing

From time to time, we are lucky enough to get kudos for our recruiters. We love getting compliments from travelers and were thrilled to be able to share these. Want to send a kudos to another Triage traveler or a recruiter? Send an email to social@triagestaff.com and well make sure to pass on the congratulations. I just wanted to give a huge shout out to Eliza.

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Restoring heart function in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1

The Stitch

The findings are relevant to current therapeutic approaches for DM1 that are based on increasing MBNL protein. The post Restoring heart function in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Debunking the Top 10 Misconceptions About OAS CAHPS for Surgical Centers

Surgical Information Systems

Starting in 2025, ASC participation in the OAS CAHPS survey has shifted from a voluntary phase to a phase where participation is linked to ASC reimbursement. With this significant change, several misconceptions about the OAS CAHPS Survey remain. Below, we clarify these misunderstandings and outline the key rules and regulations governing the survey.

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Certifications and Inspections for a New ASC

Radius Anesthesia

Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) offer a cost-effective alternative to hospital-based surgical care (1). ASCs create a comfortable environment for patients who do not require hospitalization after surgery. They have experienced rapid growth in the US in recent years as more procedures and surgeries move out of inpatient settings. However, before a new ASC can begin operations, it must undergo certifications and inspections to ensure compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards (2

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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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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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Colorectal cancer prevention: what you need to know

The Stitch

Baylor Medicine experts share what patients need to know about colorectal cancer prevention like regular screenings, lifestyle changes and more. The post Colorectal cancer prevention: what you need to know appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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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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