NVIDIA: Healthcare

MARCH 1, 2024

Interest in new AI applications reached a fever pitch last year as business leaders began exploring AI pilot programs. This year, they’re focused on strategically implementing these programs to create new value and sharpen their competitive advantage. GTC , NVIDIA’s conference on AI and accelerated computing, set for March 18-21 at the San Jose Convention Center, will feature leaders across a broad swath of industries discussing how they’re charting the path to AI-driven innovation.

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Pima Medical Institute

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Are you looking for a career in the medical field, but want to focus on more on administrative duties and less in direct patient care or a clinical setting? In a health care administration career , you will work closely with medical teams to support the managerial and administrative aspects of a medical office – from medical records, to HR, to marketing, and after gaining experience, you could find leadership roles available to you, like front desk supervisor, hospital administrator, clinical d

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The Stitch

MARCH 1, 2024

We can all name a TV show or movie character who has a prosthetic limb: Imperator Furiosa’s arm from “Mad Max: Fury Road,” Bucky Barnes’ The post Next-gen prosthetics: Ethically pioneering ideas and futuristic opportunities appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Nebraska Methodist College

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Getting your Master of Science in Nursing has never been more convenient, cost-effective, career-boosting and important for you, your patients and your profession.

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CME Corp

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Biomedical technicians (BMET) play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of the retail health clinics located in pharmacies or retail stores. Their proactive approach to the installation, maintenance, and repair of medical equipment used in retail health clinics ensures healthcare professionals are equipped to deliver care to their patients accurately and efficiently.

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Penn Medicine

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Penn Medicine Healthy Heart is transforming cardiovascular care by providing personalized support and resources to patients from the comfort of home.

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The Stitch

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Dr. Yuriko Fukuta explains that while keeping yourself hydrated throughout the day is crucial, it’s important to clean your water bottle. The post Why you should clean your water bottle: Q&A with Dr. Yuriko Fukuta appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Surgical Information Systems

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Case Coordination in SIS Complete drives efficiency in the ambulatory surgery center by streamlining patient care coordination and allowing physicians, surgeons, vendors, and staff to collaborate on patient care.

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Caresyntax

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, the integration of data-driven practices is heralding a new era of efficiency and patient care. In this blog, we delve into a conversation with Sharon Martinez, Director of Perioperative Services at South Texas Health System. Martinez’s healthcare journey commenced in 2008 as a nurse, progressing through roles such as OR Circulator and Clinical Supervisor of Perioperative Services before assuming her current position in 2018.

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The Stitch

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Dr. Jayer Chung emphasizes the importance of keeping blood pressure and cholesterol under control to avoid a clogged carotid artery The post Unveiling the silent threat: your guide to early detection and prevention of carotid artery disease appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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USA Medical and Surgical Supplies

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Luvis L200 Surgical Light LED technology helps the operating room light stay cool when in use. Standard recommends not to exceed 1000W/m2 All of the Luvis surgery lights irradiate far less than the standard requests. Color temp. Price: $9,720.

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Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

February is American Heart Month and we are highlighting some of the important therapies we work with often to aid in repairing and/or extend the life of the heart. Our board-certified cardiothoracic surgeons perform procedures day in and day out to improve heart health and save lives. Some of these include administering technologies such as ECMO and VAD.

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Sullivan Healthcare Consulting

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Ambulatory Surgery Centers have a significant strategic advantage compared to traditional hospital settings. From lower costs for patients and payors to higher earning potential for surgeons and lower operating costs for investors, ASCs are attractive to every stakeholder. However, these advantages are only possible when an ASC’s revenue cycle is stable.

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The Stitch

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Dr. Candace Mason says peak bone growth usually happens during adolescence, and physical activity and nutrition are crucial for bone health. The post How do bones grow? appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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USA Medical and Surgical Supplies

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Luvis L400 Surgical Light Powerful LED light system with installation available in single ceiling, dual ceiling, wall mountable and mobile forms. Each surgical lighthead has 96 LED lights with an intensity control of 5 steps ranging from 40,000 to 160,0. Price: $10,800.

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Triage Staffing

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Triage, a healthcare staffing agency with jobs throughout the United States, was recently named to the Inc: Midwest list of America’s fastest growing companies. Triage clocked in at number 16, bettering last year’s ranking by 16 positions. The Midwest region includes Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

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OR Manager

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Confusion on this topic seems just as rampant today as in the early 2000s, amid the widespread adoption of electronic health records. Back in 1996, the HealthCare Information Privacy and Affordability Act More » The post Editorial appeared first on OR Manager.

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The Stitch

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Dried fecal spot technology provides reliable results on bile acid content in stool samples while offering the advantages of easier storage and shipping, reduced cost and improved safety. The post Repurposed credit card-sized technology improves and broadens use of diagnostic stool tests appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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USA Medical and Surgical Supplies

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Luvis M300 Surgical Lights Delivers stable Illumination even for a long time use. Only 2% intensity drop after 12 hours continuous use. Effective Illumination By Adopting Hybrid LED Reflector, the efficien. Price: $8,280.

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Triage Staffing

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

From time to time, we are lucky enough to get kudos for our recruiters. We love getting compliments from travelers and we’re thrilled to be able to share these. Want to send a kudos to another Triage traveler or a recruiter? Send an email to social@triagestaff.com and we’ll make sure to pass on the congratulations. Angela D. is amazing! She has been with me every step of the way!

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OR Manager

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

High levels of burnout among nurses is not a new phenomenon—but the COVID-19 pandemic thrust it into public view, and now, acknowledgement that it is happening is widespread and mainstream. As researchers More » The post Nurse leaders on how to improve nurse wellness, reduce burnout appeared first on OR Manager.

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Radius Anesthesia

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Currently, there are approximately 4.2 million adults in the United States who are visually impaired. Early diagnosis and treatment, including surgery, have the potential to reverse vision impairment, such as cataract extraction, or slow and reduce the progression of diseases such as glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy (1). Anesthesia providers who specialize in ophthalmic procedures are critical to ensuring that patients have a comfortable and safe surgical experience.

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USA Medical and Surgical Supplies

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Luvis M400 Surgical Light Overhead surgical light with Sync control Illumination Intensity, 5 step adjustment 140,000 LUX brightness surgery light Light Field Size Max 30cm / Min 18cm Color Temperature 3,600K/4,200K/4,800K/. Price: $9,720.

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Penn Medicine

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Edward S. Cooper, MD, an accomplished Black physician, made groundbreaking achievements in cardiology and health equity. His impact continues to resonate.

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OR Manager

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Sterile Processing Department (SPD) managers and technicians know a thing or two about pressure. In a recent webinar covering sterile processing basics, Cori L. Ofstead, MSPH, president and CEO of Ofstead More » The post Why OR leaders should revisit sterile processing basics appeared first on OR Manager.

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Neurosurgery

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Until the 19 th century, surgical training was haphazard with no standardization. The surgical trainee learned through observation of a mentor and finished training when the mentor decided it was time. As surgery evolved from a trade to a profession, surgical training also evolved, pioneered by William S. Halsted , MD. Dr. Halsted’s principles of surgical training included the need to understand the scientific basis of disease, provide supervised care of surgical patients and gain increasing res

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USA Medical and Surgical Supplies

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Luvis M200 LED Surgical Light Delivers excellent uniformity at over 60%, which is much higher than standard surgical lights. Hybrid LED System delivers energy saving performance which directly link to lower heat emission. Hybrid optical system. Price: $7,560.

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Anesthesiology Journal

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Moderator: BobbieJean Sweitzer, M.D. Participants: Pavel S. Roshanov, M.D., M.Sc.

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OR Manager

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Last month, OR Manager looked back on 5 years of data related to business managers from our annual Salary/Career Survey (pp 1, 16–19). Now we turn to a decade of staffing and salary data from OR leaders More » The post A look back: 10 years of staffing data show scope of challenges for OR leaders appeared first on OR Manager.

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Association of Women Surgeons

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

By Sewar Banimusa, MS3 In the realm of healthcare, the influence of medical doctors transcends the boundaries of clinicalsettings.

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USA Medical and Surgical Supplies

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Luvis L400 Dual Ceiling Mounted LED Surgical Light System Perfect for any procedure Features exceptional quality with an energy-efficient operation. Open design, which allows heat that may normally be “trapped” by the lighthead sur. Price: $16,380.

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Anaesthesia News

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

I. ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 1. What are the significant risk factors of perioperative renal failure? Acute kidney injury (AKI) occurs in about 1% of patients undergoing general surgery procedures. An AKI risk prediction model developed has found significant independent risk factors to be: Age 56 years Male sex Active congestive heart failure Hypertension Emergency surgery Intraperitoneal surgery Renal insufficiency – mild or moderate Diabetes mellitus – oral or insulin therapy The risk index is class

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OR Manager

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

What is the purpose of the top 10 health technology hazards list, released every year by ECRI? “Our number one goal at ECRI is to reduce preventable harm,” stresses Jason Launders, MSC, former director of More » The post Unveiling ECRI’s 2024 top 10 health technology hazards list appeared first on OR Manager.

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USA Medical and Surgical Supplies

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

LUVIS M210 Operating Theatre Lights Designed to provide shadow free illumination and cool operating temperatures for lengthy procedures. Lights are designed for use during surgery. Device is intended to be used by doctors / medical practitione. Price: $7,920.

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USA Medical and Surgical Supplies

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Luvis L200/M200 Dual Head Surgical Lights LED technology helps the operating room light stay cool when in use. The standard recommends not to exceed 1000W/m2 but all of the Luvis surgery lights irradiate far less than the standard requests. Co. Price: $13,680.

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USA Medical and Surgical Supplies

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

LUVIS M310 Operating Theater Lights Designed to provide shadow free illumination and cool operating temperatures for lengthy procedures. Designed for use during surgery. Device is intended to be used by doctors / medical practitioners and nurs. Price: $8,820.

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OR Manager

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI) is excited to announce a new development in our certified perioperative nurse (CNOR®) certification program: the introduction of specialty designations. Now More » The post CNOR specialty designations distinguish uncommon skillsets appeared first on OR Manager.

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