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Cross-Post: First Female Neurosurgeon to Become a Medical School Dean: Julie G. Pilitsis Shares Her Path to Success

Neurosurgery

Our current series on Making and Maintaining a Neurosurgeon discusses how one transitions from student to resident to practicing neurosurgeon. This cross-post highlights the second chapter after practicing neurosurgery. Eleven years ago, Julie G. Pilitsis , MD, PhD, FAANS, set a goal to become a dean for a college of medicine. To achieve this goal, Dr.

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Latin Heart Rounds: Rounds on a Patient with Prosthetic Aortic Endocarditis

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Webinar Latin Heart Rounds: Rounds on a Patient with Prosthetic Aortic Endocarditis cgolden Thu, 04/25/2024 - 14:46 May 31, 2024 Webinar Link: Register for Free An international panel of experts will provide up-to-date insight on the management of patients with prosthetic aortic endocarditis. The discussion is based on a real patient presented by an early career surgeon.

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How the hand muscles have evolved

The Stitch

Dr. Adil S. Ahmed is seeing what he calls “overuse conditions” related to cellphone and tablet use in patients of varying ages. The post How the hand muscles have evolved appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Value-Based Surgical Care: An Interview with Dennis Kogan

Caresyntax

In a recent HealthBiz Podcast episode, Dennis Kogan, Co-Founder and CEO of Caresyntax , spoke with host David Williams about the pivotal role of AI in revolutionizing surgery, detailing how Caresyntax is leveraging AI to enhance the safety and efficiency of surgical procedures. Key Highlights Discussed: Integration of AI in Surgery: Ai is not just a future concept but is currently being implemented to streamline data analysis and improve surgical outcomes by identifying crucial insights from dis

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Research method finds new use in diagnosis of genetic disorders

The Stitch

This new testing method represents a paradigm shift in laboratory genetics, moving from the traditional DNA-centric approach to one focusing on the patient's cells. The post Research method finds new use in diagnosis of genetic disorders appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Staffing AI in the OR: With Caresyntax

Caresyntax

Caresyntax Co-Founder and CEO, Dennis Kogan, recently appeared on insight.tech’s IoT Chat podcast , hosted by Christina Cardoza. They discussed the transformative role of AI in enhancing surgical operations, providing real-time data directly to physicians, reducing patient risks and optimizing procedural outcomes. Key Highlights from the Discussion: Evolving Expectations: Insights into how both physicians and patients are adjusting their expectations with the integration of AI technologies in th

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Airway Management in the Obstetric Patient

DFW Anesthesia Professionals

Airway management in obstetric patients presents unique challenges that require meticulous preparation and careful execution due to the physiological changes of pregnancy and the specific risks associated with obstetric anesthesia. The potential for airway complications is significant and demands a well-strategized approach to ensure the safety and well-being of both mother and baby.