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Embracing Innovation: Adapting to New Surgical Technologies

Neurosurgery

During my residency training at the University of Pennsylvania, M. Sean Grady , MD, FAANS, repeatedly counseled that residency is intended to teach us how to incorporate innovations in neurosurgery into our practice. Then, we can keep up with the pace of research and technology and, thus, always offer our patients the cutting-edge. My first year out of training was at Stanford University, and I was asked to take on a neurosurgical leadership role in the transcranial focused ultrasound program.

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Taping your way to a better night sleep? Experts say don’t do it

The Stitch

Dr. Sonal Malhotra talks about the dangers of mouth taping, a recent sleeping trend going viral on social media. The post Taping your way to a better night sleep? Experts say don’t do it appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Personal and Professional Fulfillment in Surgery

NexGen Surgical

In surgical practice, the need for professional commitments and personal well-being is essential. Surgeons face challenges while navigating the demands of their careers and seeking fulfillment in their personal lives. Striking this balance is vital for sustained excellence in both spheres. For surgeons experiencing work-life balance challenges and seeking a more fulfilling career in a […] The post Personal and Professional Fulfillment in Surgery appeared first on NexGen Surgical.

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SIS Complete™ Is the Choice of Over 1,000 Ambulatory Surgery Centers

Surgical Information Systems

Surgical Information Systems showcases SIS Complete ASC solution at the ASCA 2024 Conference.

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PNS GUIDED ABOVE AND BELOW CLAVICLE BLOCKS (Video of the Week)

Anaesthesia News

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First step to untangle DNA: supercoiled DNA captures gyrase like a lasso ropes cattle

The Stitch

Researchers visualize in atomic detail the first step of the mechanism that prompts DNA gyrase enzyme for resolving DNA entanglements. The post First step to untangle DNA: supercoiled DNA captures gyrase like a lasso ropes cattle appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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This Veterinary Assistant Graduate is Using his Degree for Life-Changing Medical Work

Pima Medical Institute

Mark Mastriani is a 2022 graduate of our Tucson campus Veterinary Technician associate degree program. His current role is playing key roles in finding cures for diseases like Parkinson’s and ALS. His story highlights the many areas of focus someone with a Veterinary Science degree can explore. Here’s his story. “I am a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), employed at the University of Arizona with the Veterinary Services and Animal Behavioral Team at the Center for Innovation in Brain Science

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Enhancing Surgical Instrument Performance with Titanium Nitrate Coating

Jalal Surgical

Introduction: In the pursuit of excellence in surgical practice, the choice of instrumentation plays a pivotal role. At Jalal Surgical, we are dedicated to providing healthcare professionals with cutting-edge solutions that enhance surgical outcomes and patient care. Among our flagship offerings is the application of titanium nitrate coatings, a game-changing innovation that sets new standards of performance and reliability in the operating room.

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Cancer-predisposition genetic variants associated with adverse outcomes in rhabdomyosarcoma

The Stitch

The results support germline testing for cancer-predisposition variants among children with rhabdomyosarcoma, which could aid in early clinical surveillance strategies. The post Cancer-predisposition genetic variants associated with adverse outcomes in rhabdomyosarcoma appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Robotic Bronchoscopy - Managing Sub-Centimeter Lung Cancer Tumors Together

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Webinar Robotic Bronchoscopy - Managing Sub-Centimeter Lung Cancer Tumors Together cgolden Wed, 04/17/2024 - 10:49 May 9, 2024 Webinar Link: Register for Free In part two of the Robotic Thoracic Surgery webinar series, experts will discuss how a collaborative thoracic and pulmonary robotic approach is expanding thoracic oncology. Through increased lung cancer screening and incidental pulmonary nodule programs, the management of 8-10 mm pulmonary nodules in high-risk patients has come to the fore

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ASC staffing woes persist in era of increased surgical volume

OR Manager

The past 10 years of data from the OR Manager Salary/Career Survey reflects many challenges in the healthcare environment, particularly those associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. ASC leader respondents More » The post ASC staffing woes persist in era of increased surgical volume appeared first on OR Manager.

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Navigating Medicine: A Journey with Non-Physician Parents 

Association of Women Surgeons

By: Emma Barham Growing up in a household where medical jargon sounded like a different language and stethoscopes were sparse, … Continue reading "Navigating Medicine: A Journey with Non-Physician Parents "

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Virtual education programs train clinicians around the world 

The Stitch

The Center for Global Surgery's new virtual opportunities for education aim to strengthen surgery around the globe. The post Virtual education programs train clinicians around the world appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Benefits of Stainless Steel Cabinets in Operating Rooms

CME Corp

When you think of operating rooms stainless steel is most likely the first thing that comes to mind. In fact, it is hard to imagine an operating room equipped with anything other than stainless steel. And that includes built in banks of covered or enclosed stainless steel cabinets to safely store sterile equipment and supplies. Stainless steel cabinets are an indispensable component in healthcare environments, particularly in operating rooms.

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Editorial: Perioperative leaders push teamwork, communication at 2024 AORN Expo

OR Manager

I couldn’t hope to attend the entire slate of educational sessions. Nonetheless, virtually every one I saw—including those purporting to focus on technology or clinical best practices—had lessons to More » The post Editorial: Perioperative leaders push teamwork, communication at 2024 AORN Expo appeared first on OR Manager.

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How incentives could better treat stimulant use disorder

Penn Medicine

Penn Medicine experts advocate for refinements in contingency management, a proven method that rewards patients for avoiding drugs.

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When medicine becomes political

The Stitch

The aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and the surge of sensationalized information on social media have intertwined medicine with politics more than ever. This shift The post When medicine becomes political appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Team Triage Photos

Triage Staffing

One of the best things about working at Triage HQ is getting to live vicariously through our travelers and see all the sights that they see. From time to time, we like to gather some of our favorites and highlight them for all to see. Here’s a couple we’ve received over the last few months. Alaska Oh Alaska! It’s on a lot of traveler bucket lists, that’s for sure.

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Managing challenging employees: How to help

OR Manager

In today’s perioperative environment, every staff member is precious. Even for ORs not facing personnel shortages already, the loss of even one person could significantly burden the remaining staff. This More » The post Managing challenging employees: How to help appeared first on OR Manager.

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Ryan McCormack’s Operational Excellence Mixtape: April 19, 2024

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 Whose Chatbot is it anyway? In a March mixtape, I posted an article about the comical defence by Air Canada when they sought to shirk responsibility for bad advice given […] The post Ryan Mc

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Collaborating with the community for autism research

The Stitch

Read how patients and their families can learn more about how autism research happens and how they can engage in that research. The post Collaborating with the community for autism research appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Protecting your voice at games and concerts

The Stitch

Speech-language pathologists share tips on protecting your voice from potential damage while using it at concerts or sports events. The post Protecting your voice at games and concerts appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Unveiling ECRI’s 2024 Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns list

OR Manager

From integrating new technology to navigating shifts in care delivery and mitigating burnout, the most pressing challenges for healthcare organizations tend to be multifaceted problems that demand multifaceted More » The post Unveiling ECRI’s 2024 Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns list appeared first on OR Manager.

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Recognize, report, prevent: Building accountability for workplace violence

OR Manager

Anyone doubting the prevalence of workplace violence (WPV) in the healthcare setting need only search online for “injuries to healthcare workers.” In a sector rife with occupational hazards—from slips More » The post Recognize, report, prevent: Building accountability for workplace violence appeared first on OR Manager.

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Surface disinfection: How to play your cards right with UVC light

OR Manager

Approximately one in 31 hospital patients has at least one infection on any given day, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In surgical settings, the risk is even higher, with up More » The post Surface disinfection: How to play your cards right with UVC light appeared first on OR Manager.