September, 2024

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Advice for applying to anesthesiology for Match 2025

Amanda Xi

Today’s inane image of the day : Hi there from the other side of the Match process – it’s worth the hustle! Also… excited to be partnering with Blue Laundry for a scrub cap giveaway on my Instagram page 9/19/2024-9/25/2024. If you’ve landed on this page, I assume you are an anesthesiology residency applicant or soon-to-be one.

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Climate Week Forecast: Outlook Improving With AI, Accelerated Computing

NVIDIA: Healthcare

All the electricity that powers NVIDIA’s global operations will come from renewable sources by the end of January. It’s the right fuel for the company’s mission: to help customers and partners harness AI and accelerated computing for sustainable growth. This week, world leaders gather in New York City to mark Climate Week 2024. It’s a good time to take stock of recent gains in energy efficiency in fields from manufacturing and cloud computing to healthcare and beyond.

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How ‘knowing better’ creates better and better surgeons

SurgicalPerformance

I simply wanted an accurate answer to the eternal questions that all performance-minded surgeons ask, “How I am doing? How do I compare with others doing the same procedure?” I needed to know where I stood. Especially with respect to complications. Complications, regardless of how frequent or rarely they occur or how unavoidable they may have been, bother me greatly.

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DRIVING-PRESSURE GUIDED VENTILATION STRATEGY

Anaesthesia News

FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE THE MECHANICS OF ARTIFICIAL VENTILATION: The forces that impede ventilation include non-elastic or respiratory system resistance, which occurs when gas flows within the airway circuit, and elastic resistance, which occurs in the absence of gas flow in the circuit. Examples of non-elastic resistance include frictional resistance to gas flow, viscoelastic resistance from the deformation of thoracic tissues, and finally, the inertia of gas flow and tissue movement.

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Medical student-mentor teams in research: Adel Hassan and Dr. Nandan Mondal share their experience with SOAR

The Stitch

A medical student and his mentor share how the SOAR program brought them together to conduct basic science research and how the experience is shaping their careers. The post Medical student-mentor teams in research: Adel Hassan and Dr. Nandan Mondal share their experience with SOAR appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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WHO WILL BE PROVIDING ANESTHESIA CARE 10 YEARS FROM NOW?

The Anesthesia Consultant

Imagine this: It’s the year 2034. You’re diagnosed with gallstones and you need to have your gallbladder removed. This will require an operating room staffed with a surgeon, a nurse, a scrub technician, and an anesthesia professional. If the current trend of inadequate numbers of anesthesia clinicians in the United States is not reversed, this insufficient supply will be a major problem.

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4 downsides to being an academic physician (the dark side of academic medicine)

Amanda Xi

Today’s inane image of the day : Click on the image above (or link below) to watch the video! [link] In a previous post/YouTube video , I discuss why I stayed in academic medicine. But with anything in life, where there are benefits, there are downsides. As a medical student, I remember reading and hearing about how academic medicine jobs included a lot of promotion pressures [to apply for professorship; which is why everyone is hustling/stressed to do research] and lower pay.

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Are all complications equally bad?

SurgicalPerformance

A novel Classification of Intraoperative Adverse Surgical Events (CiASE) in gynaecological surgery Intraoperative Adverse Events (iAE) during surgery can lead to a long hospital stay and further, subsequent complications for the patient. They can also cause sleepless nights and embarrassment for the surgeon. However, as we all know, some complications are much worse than others.

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From Fast Food to a Rewarding Healthcare Career: This Pima Medical Grad’s Story

Pima Medical Institute

Michael Meehleib is a graduate of the Phlebotomy and Nursing programs at Pima Medical’s East Valley and Mesa campuses. His siblings attended Pima Medical and he was inspired by them to pursue his education in healthcare. He’s now changing lives as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Here’s his story. “My story, from working at McDonald’s, to a career changing lives as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, is a testament to education, mentorship and the power of believing in oneself.

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Improving COPD care: A call to action

The Stitch

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a common lung disease causing restricted airflow and breathing problems, remains a major public health issue across the Americas, with The post Improving COPD care: A call to action appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Effect of Sevoflurane on Cognitive Dysfunction

Nashville Anesthesia Professionals

Sevoflurane is a common inhalational anesthetic that plays a critical role in modern surgical procedures due to its favorable properties, including rapid onset and minimal side effects. However, emerging evidence suggests that exposure to sevoflurane may have negative effects on cognitive function. In experimental animal models, sevoflurane has been linked to cognitive dysfunction 1 , which may manifest as post-operative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) in elderly human patients and neurobehavioral

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6 pieces of advice for pursuing a career in medicine

Amanda Xi

Today’s inane image of the day : [link] I went to an anesthesia resident conference recently and was approached by students who had come across my blog or watched my YouTube videos. It reminded me that maybe some of the content I put out there is useful and inspired me to record this video.

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Role of Anesthesiology Residents in the OR

DFW Anesthesia Professionals

Anesthesiology residents play an important role in the operating room (OR), assisting with patient care while also undergoing rigorous training to become skilled anesthesiologists. Their responsibilities encompass a range of tasks, from preoperative evaluations to the administration of anesthesia and postoperative care. Their four-year residency program provides invaluable experience and training for independent practice (1).

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10 Tips to Improve the Submission of Clean ASC Claims

Surgical Information Systems

A clean claim is one that is never rejected and it does not receive any type of denial. Learn 10 tips to improve clean ASC claims.

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Medical Centers Tap AI, Federated Learning for Better Cancer Detection

NVIDIA: Healthcare

A committee of experts from top U.S. medical centers and research institutes is harnessing NVIDIA-powered federated learning to evaluate the impact of federated learning and AI-assisted annotation to train AI models for tumor segmentation. Federated learning is a technique for developing more accurate, generalizable AI models trained on data across diverse data sources without mitigating data security or privacy.

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Image of the Month: Aging signs

The Stitch

Overexpression of lamin A (red) causes structural changes to the cell nucleus that are associated with aging. The post Image of the Month: Aging signs appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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The Difference Between Occupational Therapy Assistants and Physical Therapist Assistants

Pima Medical Institute

If you like the hands-on side of healthcare and want to help people through rehabilitation and therapy, you should consider a career as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA). But, how do you know which one is right for you? We break down the differences between the two careers below. 1. OTAs and PTAs treat different types of patients.

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What Are the Early Signs of Prostate Cancer?

USMD Health System

Recognize early prostate cancer symptoms like changes in urination and pelvic pain. Early detection is vital for effective treatment. Learn more here.

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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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The Business of Surgery: Leveraging NexGen Surgical’s Expertise for Profitable Growth

NexGen Surgical

Efficient management is vital to ensuring surgical services’ financial sustainability and profitability. Proper surgical practice management is crucial for maintaining high-quality patient care and optimizing performance. They achieve this through a comprehensive approach. NexGen Surgical enhances surgical capacity by focusing on operational efficiency, staffing, and resource utilization.

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Minimize Costs by Planning Early for Division 11 Equipment

CME Corp

When it comes to medical construction projects, every detail counts. Yet the detail of including Division 11 equipment in early planning is often overlooked even though early planning and procurement of this equipment can lead to substantial cost savings and smoother project execution.

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FROM THE LABS: Anticipating treatment response in triple negative breast cancer

The Stitch

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions have discovered tumor-induced B cell changes in triple negative breast cancer patients that could potentially indicate The post FROM THE LABS: Anticipating treatment response in triple negative breast cancer appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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6 Reasons to Consider a Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Pima Medical Institute

If you are a registered nurse (RN) looking to take your career to the next level, earning your Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) could be the right step for you. Whether you are aiming to open doors to advanced career opportunities, expand your clinical knowledge, or take on leadership roles in healthcare, your BSN can be a key tool to help you accomplish your goals.

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From replicant's dream to reality: Imaging AI at Penn Medicine

Penn Medicine

A new Penn Medicine-developed AI tool is providing a new level of diagnostic precision to physicians reviewing patient scans.

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Burnout and Suicide Among Physicians

Neurosurgery

On the Neurosurgery Blog, you will see us cross-posting or linking to articles from other places that are timely and of importance to our readership. We wanted to bring attention to two recent articles highlighting the prevalence of suicide among physicians, particularly surgeons. Following the session “More Than 300 Surgeon Deaths Annually from Unnatural Causes: A Silent Epidemic?

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NexGen’s Investment in Your Professional Growth and Longevity

NexGen Surgical

Today’s surgical landscape is evolving rapidly — and surgeons everywhere are looking for opportunities to advance their professional growth while creating a better work-life balance. At NexGen Surgical, we work hard to foster an environment of continuous improvement, one where you can advance your skills and keep pace with the latest in surgical innovations.

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Advancing Exam Table Functionality with Mobility Systems

CME Corp

In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare, integrating advanced technology into medical equipment is not just an option; it’s a necessity for improving efficiency and patient care. One such groundbreaking innovation is the EasyGlide Mobility System, which is revolutionizing the functionality of exam tables like the Access PLUS and FLEX PLUS by Brewer.

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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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10 Steps for Improving ASC Billing Performance

Surgical Information Systems

Effective and efficient ASC billing is contingent upon numerous factors. Learn ten steps for improving your ASC's billing performance.

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Technique of Retrograde Infusion

Cardiac and General Anesthesiology

In 1956, Lillehei and his colleagues proposed the technique of retrograde infusion of cardioplegic solutions directly into the coronary sinus. Many practitioners have found this method to be as effective as antegrade infusion , though it often results in less perfusion of the right ventricle (especially its midsection) and right atrium. To address this issue, retrograde infusion can be administered through the right atrium and right ventricle instead.

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Hypertonic Salt Bomb

RK.MD

A 23.4% hypertonic saline (HTS) infusion (referred to as a “salt bomb”) is primarily indicated for cases of refractory intracranial hypertension as seen in traumatic brain injury, large strokes, and malignant cerebral edema. HTS generates an osmotic shift to draw water out of swollen brain tissue to reduce intracranial pressure (ICP). In cases of imminent brain herniation, a salt bomb can temporize the ICP until a more definitive intervention (e.g., decompressive hemicraniectomy) is

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Caresyntax Awarded 2024 German AI Prize for Advancing Surgical Intelligence

Caresyntax

BERLIN, September 27, 2024 — Caresyntax, a leader in surgical intelligence and automation, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 German AI Prize. The awards were presented by Volker Wissing, Germany’s Federal Minister for Digitalization, at a ceremony held in Berlin on Thursday, September 26, 2024. The German AI Prize, sponsored by Axel Springer/Bild, PWC and DHL, is one of the largest AI awards in Europe and recognizes outstanding achievements in the development and application of artifi

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Eliminate Documentation Errors with EMR-Validated Integration

CME Corp

In the fast-paced environments of Emergency Rooms and NICUs, every second counts. Efficiency is paramount, but so is minimizing the risk of errors in patient data. Nurses, who are constantly multi-tasking and switching between responsibilities need workflows that save time and simplify processes. By directly integrating devices with EMRs, hospitals not only improve organizational efficiency but also improve patient safety while meeting regulatory standards.

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FROM THE LABS: P-bodies are part of the survival strategies of acute myeloid leukemia

The Stitch

The findings suggest that P-bodies might be an Achilles’ heel of acute myeloid leukemia, opening new avenues for developing anticancer agents to treat this condition. The post FROM THE LABS: P-bodies are part of the survival strategies of acute myeloid leukemia appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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NexGen Surgical’s Approach to Surgeon Well-Being

NexGen Surgical

For surgeons, the middle stages of their careers can often prove the most difficult. Not only do they find themselves working seemingly impossible hours between administrative duties, patient care and on-call hours, but this is usually the time in their lives when familial obligations and other responsibilities increase, too. Additionally, surgeons need time to pursue […] The post NexGen Surgical’s Approach to Surgeon Well-Being appeared first on NexGen Surgical.

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A Look Into the Webinar: Excelling in Today's Dynamic ASC Landscape

Surgical Information Systems

Q&A from the recent panel discussion on "Excelling in Today's Dynamic ASC Landscape" with Jeffrey Flynn of Gramercy Surgery Center, Colleen Ramirez of Bone & Joint Surgery Center of Novi, and Shellie Rivera, of St. Mark's Surgical Center, moderated by SIS Vice President of ASC Solutions Daren Smith, RN, BSN.

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Your Voice, Your Vote: Introducing the Healthcare Policy Navigator for Nurses

Incredible Health

Nurses are uniquely positioned to influence the future of healthcare. The challenges nurses face—whether related to mental health, workplace safety, or expanding education and skills—are deeply influenced by policy decisions made at all levels of government, and by licensing boards. But what if there was a way to not only stay informed about these policies […] The post Your Voice, Your Vote: Introducing the Healthcare Policy Navigator for Nurses appeared first on Incredible Health.

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