The Stitch

APRIL 14, 2025

Dr. Bayless Drum discusses sexually transmitted diseases and emphasizes the importance of STD screening annually. The post STD awareness appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Anaesthesia News

APRIL 13, 2025

Retired anesthesiologists can contribute in various roles beyond traditional clinical practice, including mentoring younger colleagues, serving as consultants, or engaging in research and education. Some may also choose to continue working part-time or in different capacities, like administration or specialized clinical settings. Distribution of anaesthetists by age and country.

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The Stitch

APRIL 8, 2025

This is the second year in a row that Baylor has won the popular vote in STATs bracket-style research competition. The post Baylor College of Medicine wins 2025 STAT Madness! appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Association of Women Surgeons

APRIL 2, 2025

by Andrea L. Merrill, MD Imagine yourself several years into your first job as a surgery attending.

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Penn Medicine

MARCH 31, 2025

Bruce Levine, PhD, explains why Philadelphiathe birthplace of the breakthrough cancer treatment CAR T cell therapyis known as Cellicon Valley.

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USA Medical and Surgical Supplies

APRIL 3, 2025

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Anesthesiology Journal

APRIL 7, 2025

Moderator: James P. Rathmell, M.D. Participants: Christopher Connor, M.D., Ph.D. and Peter John Schuller, M.B.B.S., B.Sc.

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Association of Women Surgeons

APRIL 9, 2025

By Anna Hargrave, DO This past August, we had an incredible series of lectures and panel groups discussing The … Continue reading "Delving into The Fourth Trimester and Beyond Lectures"

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Penn Medicine

APRIL 6, 2025

Improving access to care was a common theme among Class of 2025 medical students learning their residency destinations at Match Day.

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USA Medical and Surgical Supplies

APRIL 1, 2025

USA Medical & Surgical Supplies is your source for great buys on thousands of medical, surgical and home medical products, equipment and supplies. Shop now!

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Anesthesiology Journal

APRIL 7, 2025

Moderator: BobbieJean Sweitzer, M.D. Participants: Alessandro Belletti, M.D., and Samuel N. Heyman, M.D.

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The Stitch

APRIL 2, 2025

Dr. Lyahn Hwang reflects on her time in the Michael E. DeBakey Summer Surgery Program and how it led her to a career in medicine. The post How a summer surgery program inspired Dr. Hwangs journey into medicine appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Association of Women Surgeons

MARCH 31, 2025

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Penn Medicine

APRIL 3, 2025

Penn Medicine is harnessing technology, innovation, and physician insights to make health care easier for clinicians and patients.

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USA Medical and Surgical Supplies

APRIL 1, 2025

USA Medical & Surgical Supplies is your source for great buys on thousands of medical, surgical and home medical products, equipment and supplies. Shop now!

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Anesthesiology Journal

APRIL 4, 2025

Creator: James P. Rathmell, M.D., M.B.A. May 2025, Volume 142, Issue 5 Overview of May issue original studies.

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The Stitch

APRIL 4, 2025

As a pediatric otolaryngologist, I’ll never forget the 7-year-old who arrived at our clinic after years without proper hearing intervention. Despite clear signs of hearing The post When access to hearing help isn’t equal appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Penn Medicine

APRIL 3, 2025

Nearly two decades into her tenure at Penn, Raina Merchant, MD, leads teams transforming health care for better patient, clinician, and community experiences.

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Amanda Xi

APRIL 11, 2025

Today’s inane image of the day : Click on the image to watch on YouTube! The anesthesia market is HOT right now so many anesthesia residents are going straight into practice without fellowship. Even though I initially dual applied for cardiac and ICU fellowships [more on this in the video], I recognized that I was making a $1 million dollar decision to pursue an extra year of training that didn’t align with my long-term career goals… so I dropped the cardiac fellowship part.

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Pima Medical Institute

APRIL 10, 2025

No day is the same for occupational therapy assistants (OTA) and the places they can work are unique too. Their job duties consist of helping patients of all ages and with all different types of disabilities and challenges, learn how to participate in everyday life activities. Our labs are set up to teach you the real-world skills youll need in the healthcare field.

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The Stitch

MARCH 26, 2025

Baylor Medicine experts discuss thoracic endometriosis syndrome, including symptoms, treatment options and more. The post Endometriosis and the lesser-known thoracic endometriosis syndrome appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Goldfinch Health

APRIL 9, 2025

Recent research published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS) demonstrates that Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) pathways can dramatically reduce postoperative opioid prescriptions for orthopedic patients. The Results The study analyzed data from 100 patients (67 arthroplasty and 33 arthroscopy) treated by 11 orthopedic surgeons across 9 Iowa hospitals as part of the Billion Pill Pledge program, powered by Goldfinch Health.

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Penn Medicine

APRIL 3, 2025

Mitchell Schnall, MD, PhD, is using his insights from technology in radiology to solve problems and scale up changes in the health system.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

APRIL 8, 2025

The Ten Commandments in the Old Testament of the Bible described a path toward a proper life.In anesthesia, I see commandments as guidelines for how to be a safe and excellent anesthesiologist. Based on forty years of clinical practice and administration in both community and academic anesthesiology, here are Ten Commandments of Anesthesia as I see them: Be a doctor, not a propofol technician.

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CME Corp

APRIL 1, 2025

The post-operative recovery room, also known as the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU), is a critical environment where patients are closely monitored following surgery. Equipped with advanced medical technology that helps safeguard against complications while patients transition from anesthesia to consciousness. From vital sign monitors to infusion pumps and respiratory support devices, each piece of equipment plays a vital role in patient stabilization and comfort.

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The Stitch

MARCH 31, 2025

Dr. Matthew Rasband discusses the challenges that come with traumatic brain injury research for Brain Injury Awareness Month. The post What we have yet to learn about traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Total Scope

APRIL 7, 2025

Proper care and handling are key to the longevity of your surgical instruments. After each procedure, you should follow a set cleaning process. Even though stainless-steel instruments are viewed as the best material, you cant assume that they are entirely corrosion-resistant. The cleaning and sanitizing process of surgical instruments is complex, so it’s important to delicately handle all instruments.

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Penn Medicine

APRIL 3, 2025

Driven by a desire to make work easier for colleagues and care better for patients, a team of developers innovates to solve health care problems.

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Neurosurgery

MARCH 26, 2025

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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Caresyntax

MARCH 27, 2025

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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The Stitch

MARCH 25, 2025

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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Surgical Information Systems

APRIL 10, 2025

Claim denials are a common but manageable challenge for ASCs. By understanding the root causes of denials, improving coding accuracy, streamlining documentation and appeals processes, and leveraging modern ASC technology, surgery centers can reduce their number of denials and further optimize revenue cycle performance. Claim denials are an unavoidable reality in the operation of any ambulatory surgery center (ASC).

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OR Manager

APRIL 10, 2025

Leadership and business skills are deeply intertwinedto some, that makes nurse-led ventures a sort of natural fit. The long-standing trend has been nurses becoming entrepreneurs after retirement, but that is changing. Today, more nurses are exploring entrepreneurship while maintaining their clinical roles, a shift that is reshaping traditional career pathways.

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Neurosurgery

APRIL 9, 2025

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. April 8 marks World Neurosurgeons Day, celebrated annually on the birthday of Dr. Harvey Cushing. Dr. Cushing is regarded as the father of modern neurosurgery. Christmas Day, 1917. Photograph taken in 1917 in Paris, France.

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The Surgical Tech Student

APRIL 14, 2025

As requested, I will do my best to cover as many specialties as possible and list patient positioning, packs, drapes, etc. This may or may not be the same as other facilities, so keep that in mind. We are also a smaller facility, so we don’t do things like open heart or neuro, so we will have smaller, basic setups. There will also be similar cases with doctors that may drape differently from one another.

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The Stitch

APRIL 8, 2025

Dr. Justin Badal explains different types of kidney stones and how to effectively treat and prevent the condition. The post What are kidney stones? appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Surgical Information Systems

APRIL 7, 2025

ASCs face complex billing challenges that can lead to claim denials, payment delays, and cash flow issues. By implementing accounts receivable best practices, leveraging modern technology, and closely monitoring performance, ASCs can improve collections, streamline revenue cycles, and better ensure complete reimbursement.

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