AAS

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Working in a diverse hospital system, I often encounter patients with low English proficiency (LEP). I find that many of us are ill-equipped to handle the unique challenges of caring for this population, and I frequently observe differences in healthcare delivery to LEP patients. With almost 1 in 5 people in the U.S. speaking a […] The post Breaking Down Language Barriers in Medicine appeared first on Association for Academic Surgery (AAS).

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Hospital Surgery 77

The Stitch

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Football season is here! Our experts share tips on nutritious concession stand foods and how to protect your heart from all the excitement. The post Touchdown to health: Tips to stay healthy during the season appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Heart failure is a chronic condition that occurs when the heart can no longer operate efficiently on its own, or effectively pump blood throughout the body. Signs of heart failure may include difficulty breathing, a racing heartbeat/heart palpitations, fatigue, or unexplained swelling. If left untreated, this condition can prove life-threatening.

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Operation Surgery 40

Association of Women Surgeons

OCTOBER 7, 2024

By Shaidy Moronta, DO I march along to different appointments with my elderly grandparents—a normal routine for first-generation non-English … Continue reading "Becoming part of the pathway"

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