The CRNA Chase
OCTOBER 20, 2024
At the Society of Future Nurse Anesthetists (SFNA) , we are committed to enhancing the professional journey of aspiring nurse anesthetists by providing valuable resources, mentorship, and opportunities for growth. We are excited to announce our latest partnership with MemberDeals, a leading provider of exclusive savings on entertainment, travel, and experiences.
Anaesthesia News
OCTOBER 6, 2024
There is an assumption that anaesthesia started in the 1840s when nitrous oxide and ether were administered in a few affluent countries for the first time. Japanese historians have shown that a very effective herbal based oral anaesthetic agent was perfected some 40 years before this by Seishu Hanoaka. But even this is not the start of anaesthesia. While the use of opium poppy and other herbal remedies as anesthetics date back to early civilization.
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Amanda Xi
OCTOBER 27, 2024
Today’s inane image of the day: If you’ve come to this page, it’s probably because you’re a 4th year medical student searching how to figure out how to excel at your residency interviews. I have had the experience of interviewing for anesthesia, preliminary medicine, and transitional year programs when I was a medical student [back then, it was in person] and also the experience of being an interviewer [in a virtual setting].
Neurosurgery
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Nelson “Nick” Hopkins , III, MD, FAANS(L) is revered as the father of endovascular neurosurgery. In addition to his many accolades and leadership positions in neurosurgery, he was a SUNY Distinguished Professor of Neurosurgery and Chair at the University at Buffalo (UB) from 1989 to 2013. Best venerated for his pioneering achievements in the field of endovascular neurosurgery, he innovated catheter-based minimally invasive treatment of vascular diseases in the brain and spine.
The Stitch
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Nurse practitioner Line Hinojosa not only faces her own health battle but continues to care for patients, all while being a devoted mother. The post Battling breast cancer while caring for patients appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.
NVIDIA: Healthcare
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Half of the world’s population will experience a mental health disorder — but the median number of mental health workers per 100,000 people is just 13, according to the World Health Organization. To help tackle this disparity — which can vary by over 40x between high-income and low-income countries — a Madrid-based startup is offering therapists AI tools to improve the delivery of mental health services.
The CRNA Chase
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Finally becoming a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) comes with a lot of excitement—and responsibility. Whether you’re fresh out of school or in the early stages of your CRNA career, having the right protection is crucial. That’s why we’re excited to announce the Society of Future Nurse Anesthetists’ new partnership with NSO , offering a special New Graduate Discount on professional liability insurance.
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Amanda Xi
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Today’s inane image of the day: We receive feedback in numerous areas of our life. When training to become a physician, there are a lot of different timepoints where structured feedback is given. Sometimes that feedback is negative or critical. It never feels good to be the recipient of this type of feedback, but it is inevitable… none of us are perfect.
Pima Medical Institute
OCTOBER 18, 2024
It’s Veterinary Technician Week and this year’s theme is “Credentialed Veterinary Technicians Change Lives.” This theme highlights the significant impact that credentialed veterinary technicians have on the lives of their patients, clients, colleagues and the community. Pima Medical Institute offers a veterinary assistant certificate program and veterinary technician associate degree at several campus locations.
The Stitch
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Dr. Asim Shah explains why our bodies react to fear with sensations of chills, goosebumps and partial-paralysis. The post What fear can do to the body appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.
DFW Anesthesia Professionals
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Rural hospital closures in the United States have become an increasingly concerning trend in recent years, with significant implications for healthcare access and quality in affected communities. Since 2010, over 130 rural hospitals have shut their doors, with a record 19 closures occurring in 2020 alone. Texas has been hit particularly hard by closures.
The Anesthesia Consultant
OCTOBER 17, 2024
I’ve seen the future of difficult intubation management, and I’ve held that future in my hands. The Spiro Robotics device—a combination video laryngoscope and fiberoptic endoscope in one unit—is a marked advance in anesthesiology, as well as a harbinger of how Artificial Intelligence can one day make difficult endotracheal intubation easier for all clinicians.
Association of Women Surgeons
OCTOBER 16, 2024
By… Erin King-Mullins, MD Sustainability has become a critical concern across all sectors, and the healthcare industry is no exception.
Radius Anesthesia
OCTOBER 3, 2024
The delivery of anesthesia during surgical procedures can be managed by manual control or automated end-tidal control, each of which has distinct advantages and disadvantages. Manual control of anesthesia involves the anesthesiologist directly adjusting the delivery of anesthetic gases based on the patient’s physiologic state as measured by ongoing assessment.
NexGen Surgical
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Surgeons today wear many different hats. They are responsible for life-saving surgical treatments and, in many cases, much of the administrative work that goes into running a successful surgical practice. For many, less time in the operating room and more time spent handling paperwork and taking on managerial duties lead to declining career satisfaction.
The Stitch
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Thyroid cancer survivor Ashley Freeman suggests patients advocate for themselves to find the treatment that works for them. The post Avoiding thyroid removal: the benefits of RFA for thyroid cancer patients appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.
NVIDIA: Healthcare
OCTOBER 8, 2024
The U.S. healthcare system is adopting digital health agents to harness AI across the board, from research laboratories to clinical settings. The latest AI-accelerated tools — on display at the NVIDIA AI Summit taking place this week in Washington, D.C. — include NVIDIA NIM , a collection of cloud-native microservices that support AI model deployment and execution, and NVIDIA NIM Agent Blueprints , a catalog of pretrained, customizable workflows.
CME Corp
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Spot monitors, also known as vital signs monitors, play a critical role in recording and tracking key health parameters such as blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature, and oxygen saturation.
Surgical Information Systems
OCTOBER 31, 2024
SIS launches SIS Surveys for ASCs and HOPDs, ensuring compliance with mandatory OAS CAHPS surveys and improving patient care through Nexus Health integration.
AAS
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Authors: Arnav Mahajan1, Prerna Ladha1 1 MetroHealth Medical Center As an international medical graduate (IMG) arriving in the United States, I find myself at the intersection of immense opportunity and profound responsibility. My journey to the United States isn’t just a personal milestone – it is a plunge into a crucible where the practice of […] The post Strangers in a Familiar Land: Allyship and The Role of International Medical Graduates in Academic Surgery appeared first on Associati
Penn Medicine
OCTOBER 23, 2024
The radiation process is filled with unknowns. Imagine if, before the first dose, a patient could get a private tour behind the scenes. That’s now possible in virtual reality.
The Stitch
OCTOBER 31, 2024
A student/mentor pair shares how the SOAR program brought them together to conduct basic science research and how the experience is shaping their careers. The post FROM THE LABS: Medical student-mentor teams in research: Shubh Desai and Dr. Nandan Mondal share their experience with SOAR appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.
NVIDIA: Healthcare
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Ahead of a visit to the hospital for a surgical procedure, patients often have plenty of questions about what to expect — and can be plenty nervous. To help minimize pre-surgery jitters, NVIDIA and Deloitte are developing AI agents using NVIDIA AI to bring the next generation of digital, frontline teammates to patients before they even step foot inside the hospital.
Nebraska Methodist College
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Nebraska Methodist College imaging sciences student Jenny Valora Espinoza was inspired to pursue healthcare by the care her family received.
Surgical Information Systems
OCTOBER 16, 2024
The Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award recognition for Surgical Information Systems recognizes Employee Appreciation, Employee Well-Being, and Professional Development
CME Corp
OCTOBER 1, 2024
The healthcare environment is constantly evolving, requiring facilities to adapt swiftly to new technologies, treatment methods, and patient needs. One area often overlooked in the evolution process is the casework—the cabinets, counters, and storage systems integral to medical environments. Converting to modular casework can offer significant benefits in terms of efficiency, cost savings, and adaptability.
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).
The Stitch
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Election to the National Academy of Medicine is considered one of the highest honors that recognizes individuals for their outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service in health and medicine. The post Congratulations, Dr. Maria E. Bottazzi and Dr. Teresa A. Davis, Baylor’s newly elected members to the National Academy of Medicine! appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.
NVIDIA: Healthcare
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Life sciences and healthcare organizations across India are using generative AI to build applications that can deliver life-saving impacts — within the country and across the globe. Among such leading organizations are research centers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and the Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIIT-Delhi), intelligent life sciences company Innoplexus and AI-led medical diagnostics platform provider 5C Network.
Penn Medicine
OCTOBER 3, 2024
One year after Nobel Prize recognition of mRNA vaccines, new research at Penn shows how medicine is changing rapidly as a result of the discovery.
Surgical Information Systems
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Eight actions to take to foster an environment that supports ASC cybersecurity culture and lessens the likelihood of being targeted by malicious individuals.
CME Corp
OCTOBER 22, 2024
The short answer is YES, medical equipment does have a role in helping to ensure data security and privacy in healthcare. Today, more than ever data security and privacy are critical concerns, as sensitive patient information is frequently transmitted, stored, and analyzed through digital means. While much of the focus in securing healthcare data is on software solutions, medical equipment also plays a pivotal role.
IU School of Medicine
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Jane Hartsock, JD, MA, faculty investigator at the IU Center for Bioethics and System Director of Clinical and Organizational Ethics at IU Health, presented the first IU Bioethics Grand Rounds of the year last week on AI, a topic that has become an obsession for many of us in bioethics. Check out the recording here. It was a terrific talk, and it inspired me to write this blog post to summarize what she said and add some thoughts of my own.
The Stitch
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Baylor-Texas Children’s Hospital sponsored team takes top honors in national competition with innovative urologic medical device. The post Uroflo device recognized for potential urological care appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.
NVIDIA: Healthcare
OCTOBER 31, 2024
A new AI-powered, imaging-based technology that creates accurate three-dimensional models of tumors, veins and other soft tissue offers a promising new method to help surgeons operate on, and better treat, breast cancers. The technology, from Illinois-based startup SimBioSys, converts routine black-and-white MRI images into spatially accurate, volumetric images of a patient’s breasts.
SpecialtyCare
OCTOBER 29, 2024
This year marks a significant milestone for our Daytona Beach team as we celebrate Eduardo Bolorino’s incredible 10-year anniversary with SpecialtyCare! From starting as a student in our SN1 program to becoming a Clinical Manager, Eduardo’s journey is a testament to dedication, growth, and the supportive culture we cherish here. Eduardo’s story began in our Alpharetta office, where he embarked on a path that would lead him to countless experiences across the country.
Penn Medicine
OCTOBER 1, 2024
At an emotional event, recipients of Penn Medicine CAREs grants from the past year gathered and learned of a new boost to the program.
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