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Baylor College of Medicine wins 2025 STAT Madness!

The Stitch

This is the second year in a row that Baylor has won the popular vote in STATs bracket-style research competition. The post Baylor College of Medicine wins 2025 STAT Madness! appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Delving into The Fourth Trimester and Beyond Lectures

Association of Women Surgeons

By Anna Hargrave, DO This past August, we had an incredible series of lectures and panel groups discussing The … Continue reading "Delving into The Fourth Trimester and Beyond Lectures"

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Soon-to-be Penn MD grads map future plans near and far

Penn Medicine

Improving access to care was a common theme among Class of 2025 medical students learning their residency destinations at Match Day.

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Featured Author Podcast: Predicting Cognitive Recovery after Cardiac Arrest

Anesthesiology Journal

Moderator: James P. Rathmell, M.D. Participants: Christopher Connor, M.D., Ph.D. and Peter John Schuller, M.B.B.S., B.Sc.

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Baylor Health Policy Symposium 2025: Where policy meets practice 

The Stitch

From Medicaid reform to psychedelic therapy, health policy debates shape the way we experience healthcare every day. However, more and more states are being relied The post Baylor Health Policy Symposium 2025: Where policy meets practice appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Should you bother with anesthesia fellowships? Pros and cons of fellowship and why I dropped one

Amanda Xi

Today’s inane image of the day : Click on the image to watch on YouTube! The anesthesia market is HOT right now so many anesthesia residents are going straight into practice without fellowship. Even though I initially dual applied for cardiac and ICU fellowships [more on this in the video], I recognized that I was making a $1 million dollar decision to pursue an extra year of training that didn’t align with my long-term career goals… so I dropped the cardiac fellowship part.

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Find Your Path: 5 Occupational Therapy Assistant Careers

Pima Medical Institute

No day is the same for occupational therapy assistants (OTA) and the places they can work are unique too. Their job duties consist of helping patients of all ages and with all different types of disabilities and challenges, learn how to participate in everyday life activities. Our labs are set up to teach you the real-world skills youll need in the healthcare field.

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Yes, you should be strength training

The Stitch

Dr. Candace Mason explains the importance of strength training for overall health and provides examples of how to get started. The post Yes, you should be strength training appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Goldfinch Health’s Billion Pill Pledge Program Highlighted by Orthopedics Journal

Goldfinch Health

Recent research published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS) demonstrates that Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) pathways can dramatically reduce postoperative opioid prescriptions for orthopedic patients. The Results The study analyzed data from 100 patients (67 arthroplasty and 33 arthroscopy) treated by 11 orthopedic surgeons across 9 Iowa hospitals as part of the Billion Pill Pledge program, powered by Goldfinch Health.

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TEN COMMANDMENTS OF ANESTHESIA

The Anesthesia Consultant

The Ten Commandments in the Old Testament of the Bible described a path toward a proper life.In anesthesia, I see commandments as guidelines for how to be a safe and excellent anesthesiologist. Based on forty years of clinical practice and administration in both community and academic anesthesiology, here are Ten Commandments of Anesthesia as I see them: Be a doctor, not a propofol technician.

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6 Proper Care and Handling Tips for Your Surgical Instruments

Total Scope

Proper care and handling are key to the longevity of your surgical instruments. After each procedure, you should follow a set cleaning process. Even though stainless-steel instruments are viewed as the best material, you cant assume that they are entirely corrosion-resistant. The cleaning and sanitizing process of surgical instruments is complex, so it’s important to delicately handle all instruments.

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What are kidney stones?

The Stitch

Dr. Justin Badal explains different types of kidney stones and how to effectively treat and prevent the condition. The post What are kidney stones? appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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ASC Medical Coding and Billing: Reducing and Responding to Denials

Surgical Information Systems

Claim denials are a common but manageable challenge for ASCs. By understanding the root causes of denials, improving coding accuracy, streamlining documentation and appeals processes, and leveraging modern ASC technology, surgery centers can reduce their number of denials and further optimize revenue cycle performance. Claim denials are an unavoidable reality in the operation of any ambulatory surgery center (ASC).

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Cross-Post: The birth of modern military neurosurgery through the eyes of Harvey Cushing’s war memoir

Neurosurgery

From time to time on the Neurosurgery Blog, you will see us cross-posting or linking to items from other places when we believe they hit the mark on an issue. April 8 marks World Neurosurgeons Day, celebrated annually on the birthday of Dr. Harvey Cushing. Dr. Cushing is regarded as the father of modern neurosurgery. Christmas Day, 1917. Photograph taken in 1917 in Paris, France.

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Scrubs to startups: Nurse entrepreneurship requires balancing passion, leadership, innovation

OR Manager

Leadership and business skills are deeply intertwinedto some, that makes nurse-led ventures a sort of natural fit. The long-standing trend has been nurses becoming entrepreneurs after retirement, but that is changing. Today, more nurses are exploring entrepreneurship while maintaining their clinical roles, a shift that is reshaping traditional career pathways.

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New ASCO guidelines reinforce role of surgery in mesothelioma treatment

The Stitch

Dr. R. Taylor Ripley discusses the new ASCO guidelines for mesothelioma and explains the role of surgery in mesothelioma treatment. The post New ASCO guidelines reinforce role of surgery in mesothelioma treatment appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Ambulatory Surgical Center Billing: Improving Accounts Receivable

Surgical Information Systems

ASCs face complex billing challenges that can lead to claim denials, payment delays, and cash flow issues. By implementing accounts receivable best practices, leveraging modern technology, and closely monitoring performance, ASCs can improve collections, streamline revenue cycles, and better ensure complete reimbursement.

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A Day in the Life of Nurse Injector (Aesthetic Nursing)

EARN Cares

Aesthetic Nursing: A Day in the Life Are you a nurse who loves connecting with people, solving problems, and a flexible schedule? Have you ever considered stepping into the world of aesthetic nursing? Its a unique specialty where your skills as a caregiver meet creativity, compassion, and a chance to help people feel their best. What is Aesthetic Nursing?

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Preview: Driving a Culture of Accountability – Transforming Patient Safety with KaiNexus (Webinar, April 15)

LeanBlog

One of the most powerful elements of continuous improvement is the ability to learn from each other across organizations–even across industries. That's one of the core reasons we host the KaiNexus Continuous Improvement webinar series. Our next live session, coming up Monday, April 15 at 1:00 pm ET, features a compelling story from a longtime KaiNexus customer: Webinar title: Driving a Culture of Accountability: Transforming Patient Safety with KaiNexusRegister here Joining us for this ses

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FROM THE LABS: Paving the way to better diagnosis and treatment for Langerhans cell histiocytosis

The Stitch

The findings create possibilities for risk-stratification regimens that can be better tailored to individual patients. The post FROM THE LABS: Paving the way to better diagnosis and treatment for Langerhans cell histiocytosis appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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The Current State of Dialysis Treatment: Challenges and Solutions

CME Corp

The landscape of dialysis treatment continues to evolve as the number of patients suffering from kidney disease rises globally. Dialysis is a life-sustaining treatment for individuals with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), and the overall success of dialysis treatment depends on multiple factors, including facility management, medical advancements, and patient comfort.

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The Role of Patient Cooperation in Neuraxial Anesthesia

DFW Anesthesia Professionals

Neuraxial anesthesia, which includes spinal and epidural anesthesia, is commonly used to block pain in the lower body during labor, surgery, and certain medical procedures. While these techniques are highly effective in providing pain relief, their success often depends not only on the skill of the anesthesiologist but also on the cooperation of the patient.

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What Are Surgical Drapes? – Kentucky Anesthesia Partners

Nashville Anesthesia Professionals

Surgery start time can be influenced by a wide range of factors, from logistical challenges to clinical considerations. These variables can affect surgical efficiency, patient outcomes, and the overall functioning of healthcare systems. Understanding these factors is crucial for optimizing surgical schedules and ensuring timely, safe procedures. One key factor influencing surgery start time is the patients preoperative preparation.

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Are mocktails the healthier option?

The Stitch

Lisa Froechtenigt explains how to enjoy mocktails without excess sugar. The post Are mocktails the healthier option? appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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My Porsche Taycan Turbo S

RK.MD

While I’ve loved my Model S Plaid for its performance and futuristic tech, I’ve always wanted to adda true“driver’s car” to the stable. One with a more analog soul – something more planted, precise, and engaging that’s not just about sheer acceleration. For years, I’ve had my eye on Porsche (literally years…had posters of the first generations of 911s on my wall as a kid).

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