SpecialtyCare
AUGUST 17, 2023
August is Neurosurgery Awareness Month, a time to recognize the impact of traumatic brain injuries, appreciate the work of neurosurgeons, and raise awareness for the prevention of head and spinal cord injuries. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), traumatic brain injury is a common cause of death and disability in the US , with roughly 1.5 million Americans experiencing a TBI each year.
CNECT
AUGUST 15, 2023
Your health center plays a critical role in supporting its community. In the event of an emergency, your facility becomes even more important, which is why it’s essential you have plans in place to combat and overcome disasters. Emergencies can strike unexpectedly and at any time, so preparation is central to best positioning your health center to respond efficiently and effectively.
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Penn Medicine
AUGUST 16, 2023
Microbiologists Maayan Levy, PhD, and Christoph Thaiss, PhD, hope that understanding the mechanisms of the microbiome can lead to treatments for some of the most devastating diseases, from cancer, to dementia and beyond.
RK.MD
AUGUST 14, 2023
The Doppler shift equation describes the observed change in frequency or wavelength of a wave (such as sound, light, or radio waves) when the source of the wave and the observer are in relative motion. This phenomenon is known as the Doppler effect and is incredibly important to understand when utilizing ultrasound. Doppler shift = [2*f*v*cos(θ)] / c where ‘f’ is the operating frequency, ‘v’ the velocity of blood, ‘θ’ the angle between the ultrasound beam and the direction of blood flow, and ‘c’
SpecialtyCare
AUGUST 14, 2023
ECMO therapy has increased significantly over the past two decades. Nearly half the ECMO cases recorded in the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ESLO) live registry have occurred in the last five years. Since 1990, the number of ECMO centers has increased by 671%. And, the use of VA-ECMO increased 23-fold between 2002 and 2018. As ECMO therapy increases, the ability to handle increased volume and a greater variety of cases is critical for hospitals and medical centers.
Anesthesiology Journal
AUGUST 16, 2023
Moderator: James Rathmell, M.D. Participants: Joerg Krebs, M.D. and Hermann Wrigge, M.D., Ph.D.
RK.MD
AUGUST 12, 2023
Right-sided aortic arch ( RAA ) is a rare (~0.1% of the population) anatomical variation of the aorta’s position and branching pattern. It is associated with congenital heart defects (truncus arteriosus, Tetralogy of Fallot) and chromosomal abnormalities (DiGeorge syndrome, Down syndrome). There are several types of right-sided aortic arch, each characterized by specific features and associated anomalies: Type I : most common RAA configuration in which the arch vessels mirror the usual ana
Anesthesiology Journal
AUGUST 16, 2023
Moderator: BobbieJean Sweitzer, M.D. Participants: Alexandre Mansour, M.D., Ph.D.
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