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Intestinal stem cells have a hard time ‘forgetting’ an encounter with inflammation

The Stitch

Inflammation in the gut leaves long-term marks on intestinal stem cells that affect their response to future challenges. The post Intestinal stem cells have a hard time ‘forgetting’ an encounter with inflammation appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Nebraska Methodist College Student Pursues Nursing After Heartbreak

Nebraska Methodist College

Nebraska Methodist College Bachelor of Science in Nursing student Cindy Lopez-Marquina wants to make a positive impact in patients' lives.

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Why It's Time to Replace Those Pandemic-Era Hygiene Stations

CME Corp

Cold and flu season is here, again, and that means bracing for an influx of coughing, sneezing, and sniffles. But while patients might treat these symptoms as a seasonal inconvenience, healthcare facilities know better: flu season can quickly escalate into a public health challenge. According to the CDC, the annual flu season typically leads to millions of illnesses and hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations each year.

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Latin Heart Rounds: Tetralogy of Fallot Update

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Video Latin Heart Rounds: Tetralogy of Fallot Update kchalko Tue, 09/24/2024 - 16:04 This video is based on the Latin Heart Rounds webinar series on the current management of patients with tetralogy of Fallot, including neonates and on the current short and long term outcomes for this congenital heart disease. The entire webinar is available here. The content is presented in Spanish.

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How perioperative staff can combat human trafficking—Part 2

OR Manager

Human trafficking (HT) is a hidden-in-plain-sight crime—victims walk among the public at large, yet they remain essentially invisible. Lack of education and knowledge on HT and anti-trafficking measures is More » The post How perioperative staff can combat human trafficking—Part 2 appeared first on OR Manager.

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The Critical Role of Surgical Assistants in Cardiovascular Surgery: How They Help Save Lives

Platinum Meidcal Staffing

Cardiovascular surgery is one of the most complex and high-stakes fields in medicine. Whether it’s a heart bypass or valve replacement, these procedures require precision and teamwork. An often overlooked yet vital team member is the surgical assistant. Their role is crucial for ensuring a smooth operation, but what exactly do they do, and why are they so essential in cardiovascular surgeries?

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On-demand staffing reduces costs, boosts efficiency

OR Manager

For many healthcare facilities, operational costs are steadily rising, and no clearcut solution is in sight. However, some hospital systems are gradually reclaiming control over their budgets by finding ways More » The post On-demand staffing reduces costs, boosts efficiency appeared first on OR Manager.

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Survey: Satisfaction up, compensation stable for ASC leaders

OR Manager

ASC leaders’ satisfaction has increased significantly compared to a year ago, according to the 2024 OR Manager Salary/Career Survey. In all, 81% of respondents were satisfied with their current job/position More » The post Survey: Satisfaction up, compensation stable for ASC leaders appeared first on OR Manager.

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Procedure and Surgeon Selection

Incision

In our previous blog, we introduced our Emerging Best Practices initiative, which aims to speed up the adoption of surgical innovations. Now we’ll dive deeper into two key steps of Phase 1: identifying the surgical procedures with the best short-term impact and selecting the leading surgeons in Europe to join our cause. Step 1: Identifying the First Procedures We began by identifying surgical procedures with the highest potential for short-term impact, considering several key factors in our anal

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Survey: Job satisfaction, earnings trend positive

OR Manager

OR leaders are more satisfied in their work compared to a year ago, and their earnings have increased slightly, according to the 2024 OR Manager Salary/Career Survey. The favorable rating for “satisfaction More » The post Survey: Job satisfaction, earnings trend positive appeared first on OR Manager.

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Traveler tightrope: OR leaders balance best practices, reduction strategies

OR Manager

As early as last year, travelling OR nurses accounted for half of the staff managed by Kristy Hemingway, MS, BSN, RN, NE-BC, administrative director of nursing for surgical services at Orlando Regional Medical More » The post Traveler tightrope: OR leaders balance best practices, reduction strategies appeared first on OR Manager.

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Why nurse travelers are more friends than foes

OR Manager

Many are quick to blame travelers for the poor state of hospital finances. However, isn’t there a difference between a traveler in the OR—an interim staff member in the hospital’s profit center—and an More » The post Why nurse travelers are more friends than foes appeared first on OR Manager.

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Exciting changes at OR Manager coming in 2025

OR Manager

As perioperative nurse leaders, you are no strangers to change. Healthcare is constantly evolving, and with it, so are the demands on surgical teams and leadership. At OR Manager, we are committed to growing More » The post Exciting changes at OR Manager coming in 2025 appeared first on OR Manager.