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Protecting Your Surgical Career During Workplace Conflicts

Association of Women Surgeons

by Andrea L. Merrill, MD Imagine yourself several years into your first job as a surgery attending.

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When access to hearing help isn’t equal

The Stitch

As a pediatric otolaryngologist, I’ll never forget the 7-year-old who arrived at our clinic after years without proper hearing intervention. Despite clear signs of hearing The post When access to hearing help isn’t equal appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Why is Philadelphia called the Cellicon Valley?

Penn Medicine

Bruce Levine, PhD, explains why Philadelphiathe birthplace of the breakthrough cancer treatment CAR T cell therapyis known as Cellicon Valley.

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ANSELL MICROFLEX DERMA FREE POWDER-FREE VINYL EXAM GLOVES

USA Medical and Surgical Supplies

ANSELL MICROFLEX DERMA FREE POWDER-FREE VINYL EXAM GLOVES Discover Ansell Microflex Derma Free Powder-Free Vinyl Exam Gloves, offering reliable protection against Type 1 latex allergies. These smooth, hypoallergenic gloves provide excellent tactile sensitivity and are perfect for medi. Price: $84.

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Finding Balance in the Midst of Threats and Chaos: A Journey of Self-Care, Passion, and Community

Association of Women Surgeons

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How a summer surgery program inspired Dr. Hwang’s journey into medicine

The Stitch

Dr. Lyahn Hwang reflects on her time in the Michael E. DeBakey Summer Surgery Program and how it led her to a career in medicine. The post How a summer surgery program inspired Dr. Hwangs journey into medicine appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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The tinkerer-turned-tech leader

Penn Medicine

Mitchell Schnall, MD, PhD, is using his insights from technology in radiology to solve problems and scale up changes in the health system.

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May 2025 Editor-in-Chief Podcast

Anesthesiology Journal

Creator: James P. Rathmell, M.D., M.B.A. May 2025, Volume 142, Issue 5 Overview of May issue original studies.

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What we have yet to learn about traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)

The Stitch

Dr. Matthew Rasband discusses the challenges that come with traumatic brain injury research for Brain Injury Awareness Month. The post What we have yet to learn about traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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The connected, creative innovator

Penn Medicine

Nearly two decades into her tenure at Penn, Raina Merchant, MD, leads teams transforming health care for better patient, clinician, and community experiences.

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LG 55" diagnostic display

USA Medical and Surgical Supplies

USA Medical & Surgical Supplies is your source for great buys on thousands of medical, surgical and home medical products, equipment and supplies. Shop now!

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Medical Equipment Used in Post-Operative Recovery Rooms: Q&A

CME Corp

The post-operative recovery room, also known as the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU), is a critical environment where patients are closely monitored following surgery. Equipped with advanced medical technology that helps safeguard against complications while patients transition from anesthesia to consciousness. From vital sign monitors to infusion pumps and respiratory support devices, each piece of equipment plays a vital role in patient stabilization and comfort.

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FROM THE LABS: New CDKL genes linked to neurodevelopmental disorders

The Stitch

Working with fruit flies, the team uncovered a mechanism by which the defective variants may cause the neurological symptoms in affected individuals. The post FROM THE LABS: New CDKL genes linked to neurodevelopmental disorders appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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The reimagineers of Penn Medicine

Penn Medicine

Penn Medicine is harnessing technology, innovation, and physician insights to make health care easier for clinicians and patients.

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Surgical Instruments Cleaning: Essential Guide for Proper Care and Maintenance

Jalal Surgical

Cleaning your instruments correctly is crucial to ensure the safety of patients, improve the results of surgeries, and increase the life of your instruments.Failure to follow the proper cleaning procedure could lead to the risk of contamination as well as damage to instruments and higher healthcare costs.This comprehensive guide outlines the most important practices for cleaning as well as maintaining instruments for surgery.

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Ryan McCormack’s Operational Excellence Mixtape: April 4, 2025

LeanBlog

Thanks, as always, to Ryan McCormack for this. He always shares so much good reading, listening, and viewing here! Subscribe to get these directly from Ryan via email. News, articles, books, podcasts, and videos about how to make the workplace better. Operational Excellence, Improvement, and Innovation Standardizing Across The Organization Most organizations claim to value consistency, and operational excellence experts understand that standardization is essential for driving improvement.

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New study helps researchers engineer better gene therapies

The Stitch

This study will make basic research on AAV vectors for gene delivery and preclinical gene therapy studies in mice more efficient and reproducible. The post New study helps researchers engineer better gene therapies appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Meet the Penn people who fix problems with tech and ingenuity

Penn Medicine

Driven by a desire to make work easier for colleagues and care better for patients, a team of developers innovates to solve health care problems.

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Advancing Patient Safety: Comprehensive Sterile Processing Solutions for Modern Healthcare Facilities

SpecialtyCare

Table of Contents Introduction The Evolution of Sterile Processing Solutions in Healthcare Core Components of Effective Sterile Processing Solutions State-of-the-Art Equipment Comprehensive Workflow Design Staff Education and Certification Challenges Facing Modern Sterile Processing Solutions Departments Complex Instrumentation Regulatory Compliance Resource Constraints Innovative Sterile Processing Solutions for Modern Challenges Technology-Driven Quality Improvement Outsourcing and Centralizat

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Celebrating Occupational Therapy Month: Facts about OTs

Triage Staffing

We love our occupational therapists every month, but we’re especially thrilled to wish them a happy OT Month this April. Let’s celebrate with some fun facts about OTs and COTAs Occupational therapists ranked #31 in best jobs U.S. News and World Report ranked OTs as #23 in all careers and #8 on their list of Best Health Care Jobs in 2025 (up three spots since 2021), mainly based on a high median salary, a low unemployment rate and plenty of available jobs.

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Oops, I accidentally ate molded food! Now what?

The Stitch

Dr. Mike Ren explains the potential dangers of eating molded food and provides food safety tips and advice. The post Oops, I accidentally ate molded food! Now what? appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Cryoanalgesia: Innovative Freezing Technology for Sternotomy Pain

Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons

An estimated 700,000 sternotomies are performed annually in the United States. It is a serious surgery that opens up the chest cavity through the breastbone, or sternum, to gain access to the lungs and heart.

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Trocar Types and Their Surgical Applications in HRT

Trocar Supplies

In Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), precision, safety, and efficiency are critical to successful outcomes. One essential component of any hormone pellet procedure is the trocara surgical instrument designed to introduce pellets beneath the skin with minimal tissue disruption. Choosing the right trocar for each procedure plays a vital role in treatment success, making it essential for healthcare providers to understand the types of trocars available and their applications in HRT.

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All About the OT Licensure Compact

Triage Staffing

If youre an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant, chances are good that youve heard of the OT compact. But if youre a new grad or someone considering a career in travel occupational therapy, you might not be as knowledgeable about what the OT compact can do for you. Read on for a guide on the OT compact and how it can help further your career.

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From professional rugby to patient care: how Baylor Medicine’s SaberCats partnership advances orthopedic care for all

The Stitch

Dr. Phillip Williams shares how our collaboration with the Houston SaberCats helps all of our patients have access to the most comprehensive sports medicine care. The post From professional rugby to patient care: how Baylor Medicine’s SaberCats partnership advances orthopedic care for all appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.