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Dialing 911 for young patients – is EMS prepared?

The Stitch

Imagine waking up to find your child struggling to breathe. You quickly dial 911 for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and anxiously await the arrival of The post Dialing 911 for young patients is EMS prepared? appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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The Vital Role of a Cardiothoracic Surgical First Assistant in Modern Healthcare

SpecialtyCare

Table of Contents What is a Cardiothoracic Surgical First Assistant? Key Responsibilities of a Cardiothoracic Surgical First Assistant Training and Education for Cardiothoracic Surgical First Assistants The Impact of a Cardiothoracic Surgical First Assistant on Patient Care Career Opportunities and Growth for Cardiothoracic Surgical First Assistants Conclusion Among the key players in the operating room is the Cardiothoracic Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) , a highly skilled professional who wor

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Enhance Your Team’s Proficiency with Expert Training 

Picis

At Picis, we recognize the importance of continuous learning in optimizing the utilization of healthcare technology. Research indicates that organizations prioritizing employee training tend to achieve a 24% higher profit margin and 218% greater income per employee compared to those that do not invest in training. As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, equipping your team with the latest skills and knowledge is essential.

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Ryan McCormack’s Operational Excellence Mixtape: February 21, 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 Problem-Solving Plot Twist: Clarity Comes Later We've all heard it before: “You need to clearly define the problem first.” Or the classic, “A problem well-defined is a problem ha

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Month of milestones: Baylor Medicine’s Liao reaches 700 robotic heart surgeries

The Stitch

Just in time for Valentine's Day and American Hearth Month, Dr. Kenneth Liao has reached a notable milestone. The post Month of milestones: Baylor Medicines Liao reaches 700 robotic heart surgeries appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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A hospital team earns a triple win for great patient experience

Penn Medicine

Excellence is contagious at Chester County Hospital as the team delivers top-notch patient experiences worthy of an industry recognition three-peat.

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From CNA to Health Care Leader: Ian’s Inspiring Career Journey

Pima Medical Institute

Sometimes, life takes us on unexpected journeys, leading to opportunities we never imagined. For Ian, Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) and online Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration (BSHCA ) graduate, a career in health care wasnt something that was in his future plans. Ian was set on studying engineering, but after experiencing a personal loss, his path changed.

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Fighting for answers and life-saving aortic repair in Houston

The Stitch

Dr. Lauren Barron worked with Jessica Wilbourn to find the right care for complications from Marfan syndrome. The post Fighting for answers and life-saving aortic repair in Houston appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Surgical Information Systems Names John Lynch as Chief Operations Officer for Revenue Cycle Services

Surgical Information Systems

Surgical Information Systems (SIS), the leading provider of software and services for ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), is pleased to welcome John Lynch as Chief Operations Officer for Revenue Cycle Services (RCS)

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March 2025 Editor-in-Chief Podcast

Anesthesiology Journal

Creator: James P. Rathmell, M.D., M.B.A. March 2025, Volume 142, Issue 3 Overview of March issue original studies.

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Massive Foundation Model for Biomolecular Sciences Now Available via NVIDIA BioNeMo

NVIDIA: Healthcare

Scientists everywhere can now access Evo 2, a powerful new foundation model that understands the genetic code for all domains of life. Unveiled today as the largest publicly available AI model for genomic data, it was built on the NVIDIA DGX Cloud platform in a collaboration led by nonprofit biomedical research organization Arc Institute and Stanford University.

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Healthy cooking methods demystified

The Stitch

Dr. Luis Rustveld says to make healthier meals, how you cook your food matters as much as what you decide to cook. The post Healthy cooking methods demystified appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Who’s Who? PANA President Debra Minzola, That’s Who!

PANA

Debra Minzola, Ph.D., CRNA, recently was named to the Marquis Who's Who list for her work as program director of the Geisinger/Commonwealth University Nurse Anesthesia Program. The list features professionals doing outstanding work in their professions. Minzola gained attention after being featured in a university-wide Commonwealth University news article, A Professional Pipeline: Geisinger/Commonwealth Nurse Anesthesia Program Provides Vital Professionals, Aug. 1, 2023, that spotlighted th

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New Associate Editor for the Journal of Surgical Research

AAS

Congratulations to the new Associate Editor for the Education and Career Development section of the Journal of Surgical Research! We are pleased to announce that Rebecca L. Hoffman, MD, MSCE, has been selected to serve as an Associate Editor for the Education and Career Development section of the Journal of Surgical Research (JSR). Dr. Hoffman … The post New Associate Editor for the Journal of Surgical Research appeared first on Association for Academic Surgery (AAS).

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How Video-based Analytics Can Improve Surgical Care

Caresyntax

Every modern operating room generates a massive amount of data, from patient vital s igns and anesthesia records, to surgical videos and post-operative reports. Historically, much of this data has remained siloed, limiting its potential to drive improvement. Integrating this complex data, particularly the unstructured data captured in surgical videos, can unlock transformative insights.

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How MAGE-A4 helps tumors evade immune responses crucial for their elimination

The Stitch

The next step could include human clinical trials to test potential therapeutic avenues to restore the ability to fight the tumor. The post How MAGE-A4 helps tumors evade immune responses crucial for their elimination appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Innovating Patient Safety: Mike Eisenberg Discusses Healthcare Technology and Trust

LeanBlog

Scroll down for how to subscribe, transcript, and more My guest for Episode #523 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Mike Eisenberg. He's been a filmmaker since 2010 with his production company, Tall Tale Productions, after completing his B.A. in Journalism at Marietta College in Ohio. Mike's father, Dr. John Eisenberg, was a leader in national patient safety efforts as the director of the Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ) until his passing […] The post Innovating Pat

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New Associate Statistics Editor for the Journal of Surgical Research

AAS

Congratulations to the new Journal of Surgical Research Statistics Editor! We are pleased to announce that Lakshika Tennakoon, MD, MPhil, has been selected to serve as Associate Statistics Editor for the Journal of Surgical Research (JSR). She will be joining our current Statistics Editor, Mazen Zenati, MD, MPH, PhD, and Associate Statistics Editors, Kanhua Yin, … The post New Associate Statistics Editor for the Journal of Surgical Research appeared first on Association for Academic Surger

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Unlocking the Potential of Real-World Evidence in Medtech: A Paradigm Shift in Healthcare Innovation

Caresyntax

The healthcare landscape is rapidly evolving, demanding innovative approaches to improve patient outcomes and streamline operations. At the heart of this transformation is the strategic capture of real-world data (RWD) to generate meaningful real-world evidence (RWE) for commercial and regulatory purposes. While clinical trials and registries have established the gold standard for the regulatory approval pathway, they fall short in capturing the nuances and complexities of real-world patient car

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How pregnancy, childbirth changes thyroid function

The Stitch

Dr. Ruchi Gaba explains how Thyroid disease can majorly affect a persons pregnancy, from fetal side effects to difficulty in breast feeding. The post How pregnancy, childbirth changes thyroid function appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Reviewing the evolution of US News’ 2025 best ASCs ranking

OR Manager

A wave of policy and regulatory changes is shaking up the healthcare industryamong many other markets. Like the COVID-19 pandemic greatly sped up the proliferation of ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) by bringing traditional hospital operations to a standstill, ASCs are again on the poise of another boom. Medical innovation abounds as administrators look forward to […] The post Reviewing the evolution of US News 2025 best ASCs ranking appeared first on OR Manager.

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The Rise of the Internet of Medical Things

CME Corp

The Internet of Medical Things (loMT) is a rapidly evolving technology reshaping the healthcare landscape. IoMT refers to the network of connected medical devices, wearables, and sensors that collect, transmit, and analyze patient data in real time. By leveraging this interconnected system, healthcare providers can deliver better, more personal care while improving operational efficiency.

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John Maaske, Triage Staffing CEO, Named to SIA’s Staffing 100 List 

Triage Staffing

John Maaske, founder and CEO of Triage Staffing , an award-winning healthcare staffing agency based out of Omaha, NE was recently named to Staffing Industry Analysts Staffing 100 list for the third time. The Staffing 100 list celebrates leaders who work to propel the industry forward and create the largest impact within the staffing field. Im honored to be included on the Staffing 100 list, but its really a testament to the work that our team does day after day.

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Rare chromosome reshuffling leads to severe complex form of epilepsy

The Stitch

Although it's more commonly found in cancer, chromosome reshuffling is increasingly identified in neurodevelopmental disorders. The post Rare chromosome reshuffling leads to severe complex form of epilepsy appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Krannert Biennial 2023: Early Investigator Finalists

IU School of Medicine

Researcher Spotlight: Shing Fai Chan, PhD Shing Fai Chan, PhD , assistant research professor of medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine and an investigator with the Ischemic Heart Disease Research Team at Krannert Cardiovascular Research Center won first place in the Early Investigator Competition at the inaugural Krannert Biennial in May 2023.

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How Family History is a Window into your Heart Health

Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons

If you never experienced symptoms of heart trouble and were in excellent shape, would you think to visit a cardiologist? What if you had a family history of cardiovascular disease – would you change your mind? For CTVS patient Chad Benestante, these questions hit close to home. Chad is a very active, fit and generally healthy 53 year old firefighter who works out six days a week.

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Everything You Need to Know About Surgical Physician Assistants

SpecialtyCare

Surgical physician assistants (PAs) play a vital role in modern healthcare, bridging the gap between surgeons and patients to ensure high-quality surgical care. Whether in general surgery, cardiovascular procedures, or trauma units, these highly skilled professionals assist surgeons before, during, and after operations. If youre considering a career as a surgical PA or are simply interested in learning more about their responsibilities, education, and career outlook, this guide covers everything

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SBAS – Sunday Series: Finding joy in the little things

Association of Women Surgeons

Most would agree that achieving the idyllic dream of self-care can be challenging at baseline, let alone when trying … Continue reading "SBAS – Sunday Series: Finding joy in the little things"

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