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The different stages of chronic kidney disease

The Stitch

Dr. Samaya Anumudu explains the five stages of chronic kidney disease. The post The different stages of chronic kidney disease appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Understanding ASC Coding to Achieve Faster and More Accurate Billing

Surgical Information Systems

Effective ASC billing requires up-to-date coding, staff training, and audits that help prevent errors, delays, and denials, ensuring smooth revenue cycle management and proper payments.

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From Passion to Purpose: My Journey as a 22-Year-Old Mexican Woman Towards General Surgery

Association of Women Surgeons

by Paula Nieto Passion is a powerful engine that drives us toward our goals and dreams.

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Advantages of Polymer Shelving in Sterile Processing Departments

CME Corp

Sterile processing departments (SPDs) are critical in both hospitals and surgery centers. They ensure that surgical tools and medical devices are properly cleaned, inspected, sterilized, and stored for future use.

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Colorectal cancer prevention: what you need to know

The Stitch

Baylor Medicine experts share what patients need to know about colorectal cancer prevention like regular screenings, lifestyle changes and more. The post Colorectal cancer prevention: what you need to know appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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How Dr. Nicolas Zea’s Passion for Adventure Fuels His Work in the OR

Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons

As one of our board certified vascular surgeons, Dr. Nicolas Zea performs a variety of complex procedures, and his dedication to patient care and service is exceptional. What you might not know about him is that he is also an avid adventurer, running ultra marathons and traveling far and wide to embark on trail run excursions and mountain climbing expeditions.

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IS SUSPENDED ANIMATION POSSIBLE?

The Anesthesia Consultant

Anesthesiologists are specialists in administering drug-induced comas in operating rooms for hours at a time, or in intensive care units for days at a time. Is suspended animation for extended periodsmonths or yearspossible with todays science as we know it? Suspended animation is defined as the temporary (short- or long-term) slowing or stopping of biological function so that physiological capabilities are preserved.

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FROM THE LABS: Of mice and people: study reshapes our understanding of ageing and disease

The Stitch

This work gives us a more complete understanding of the factors that influence how a tissue ages over an organisms lifetime. The post FROM THE LABS: Of mice and people: study reshapes our understanding of ageing and disease appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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How Mark E. Shaffrey, MD, FAANS, Shaped Neurosurgery

Neurosurgery

Mark E. Shaffrey , MD, FAANS a distinguished neurosurgeon and esteemed leader, passed away on December 4, 2024. Born on January 31, 1961, Dr. Shaffrey’s remarkable career and compassionate spirit left an indelible mark on the medical community and beyond. Dr. Shaffrey graduated magna cum laude from Virginia Tech and received his medical degree from the University of Virginia (UVA), where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society.

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Heart Valve Disease Forum 2025

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Event Heart Valve Disease Forum 2025 kchalko Thu, 03/13/2025 - 14:32 Event dates Sep 1213, 2025 Location Seoul, Korea STS is pleased to co-present the Heart Valve Disease Forum (HVDF) with the Korean Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, offering the latest knowledge regarding the basics, diagnosis, treatment, and future of valvular heart disease.

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“Kill the Refill”: Combating Post-Surgery Opioid Harms and Costs by Attacking a Hidden Villain

Goldfinch Health

A quarter century into the Opioid Crisis in America, nearly every person, family, and community has been touched by the Crisis in some way. Prescription opioids continue to fuel this epidemic, including when patients are introduced to opioids via a key gateway, surgery. Goldfinch Health has supported patients preparing for and recovering from major surgery since 2018.

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Spring break: Can we use this week as a mental health reset?

The Stitch

Dr. Andrew Wiese shares how spring break week can be used as a reset for our mental health. The post Spring break: Can we use this week as a mental health reset? appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Webinar: Tackling the Technician Shortage: A Proven Hiring Playbook

Incredible Health

Front-line operations depend on skilled technicians yet the workforce crisis continues to deepen. Radiology, lab, and surgical teams are struggling with vacancies, leading to unsustainable labor costs, operational inefficiencies, and overworked staff. The pressure is mounting. Hear from Darlene Wetton, Group VP of Southwest Healthcare, and Iman Abuzeid MD, CEO of Incredible Health, as […] The post Webinar: Tackling the Technician Shortage: A Proven Hiring Playbook appeared first on Incred

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First-Time Travel Nurse Tips for Your First Assignment 

Triage Staffing

If youre new to the healthcare travel world, getting started can seem like the hardest part. Before you dive in, theres a ton of research to be done before you ever sign a contract. But after that contract is signed, stuff gets real. Use these tips on travel nursing for beginners and everyone will think youre an old pro at this travel thing. How to Prepare for Travel Nursing There are a few things you need to do before you can launch your travel career.

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Power Port Placement

The Surgical Tech Student

We do a lot of Ports & both of our surgeons do them a bit differently. Same concept, though. I’ll write out the steps for both doctors so you can see how they do them. Dr. C. Port Placement: She prefers the slim port unless it’s a larger patient. She likes 2 wadded up towels to place by the neck. NOTE: don’t forget your lead & to drape the c-arm in a timely fashion.

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Healthy Habits: Nandan Kumar Mondal enjoys riding his bike

The Stitch

Dr. Nandan Kumar Mondal, assistant professor in the Division of Cardiothoracic Transplantation and Circulatory Support, shares some of his healthy habits with us. The post Healthy Habits: Nandan Kumar Mondal enjoys riding his bike appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Watch: Tackling the Technician Shortage: A Proven Hiring Playbook

Incredible Health

Front-line operations depend on skilled technicians yet the workforce crisis continues to deepen. Radiology, lab, and surgical teams are struggling with vacancies, leading to unsustainable labor costs, operational inefficiencies, and overworked staff. The pressure is mounting. Hear from Darlene Wetton, Group VP of Southwest Healthcare, and Iman Abuzeid MD, CEO of Incredible Health, as […] The post Watch: Tackling the Technician Shortage: A Proven Hiring Playbook appeared first on Incredib

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OR Manager Conference third place poster winner showcases impactful documentation, billing improvements of implants in orthopedic surgery

OR Manager

The poster presentations at the 2024 OR Manager Conference showcased exceptional perioperative initiatives, highlighting advancements and innovative practices. From streamlining documentation and optimizing billing processes to ensuring patient and staff safety in postanesthesia settings, the posters selected last year showed the ingenuity and dedication of healthcare professionals committed to excellence in perioperative care.

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Young Woman Shares Lessons Learned After Mitral Valve Repair

Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons

For 27-year-old Rachael Boyle, heart health was a familiar topic. Her younger brother had experienced heart problems as a teenager, but she had always been healthy. That all changed when she fell ill in April 2024. As Rachael wrapped up her spring semester at the University of Texas, she started experiencing persistent fevers and headaches.

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FROM THE LABS: AI accelerates the discovery of genes associated with neurodevelopmental disorders

The Stitch

The researchers hope that their models will also lead to patient diagnoses, and future studies will assess this possibility. The post FROM THE LABS: AI accelerates the discovery of genes associated with neurodevelopmental disorders appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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SpecialtyCare Announces Partnership with Midwest Transplant Network to Advance Normothermic Regional Perfusion (NRP) in Organ Donation and Transplantation

SpecialtyCare

(BRENTWOOD, TN, March 3, 2025) SpecialtyCare, a leading provider of allied healthcare, is excited to announce a new partnership with Midwest Transplant Network (MTN) to enhance the field of organ donation and transplantation through the use of Normothermic Regional Perfusion (NRP). This collaboration aims to improve the viability of donor organs and increase the success of transplants, ultimately helping to save more lives.

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OR Manager Conference second place poster winner highlights assessment tool to mitigate postanesthesia delirium risks

OR Manager

The poster presentations at the 2024 OR Manager Conference showcased exceptional perioperative initiatives, highlighting advancements and innovative practices. From streamlining documentation and optimizing billing processes to ensuring patient and staff safety in postanesthesia settings, the posters selected last year showed the ingenuity and dedication of healthcare professionals committed to excellence in perioperative care.

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Caresyntax and Pristine Surgical Announce Partnership to Advance Surgical Intelligence

Caresyntax

Larkspur, CA, and Manchester, NH Mar 06, 2025 Caresyntax , a leader in surgical intelligence and automation technologies, and Pristine Surgical , a medical device company dedicated to Simplifying Endoscopy , today announced a partnership to enhance surgical intelligence for Pristines Summit 4K single-use digital arthroscope and its Pristine Connect digital platform.

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Silicosis

RK.MD

Silicosis is a chronic, progressive, fibrotic lung disease resulting from prolonged inhalation of respirable crystalline silica particles encountered by individuals working in sandblasting, mining, glass manufacturing, foundry operations, etc. Once inhaled, silica particles deposit deeply within the alveoli, triggering alveolar macrophages to release pro-inflammatory cytokines, thereby inciting persistent inflammation and progressive fibrosis.

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OR Manager Conference first place poster winner champions hand hygiene among staff

OR Manager

The poster presentations at the 2024 OR Manager Conference showcased exceptional perioperative initiatives, highlighting advancements and innovative practices. From streamlining documentation and optimizing billing processes to ensuring patient and staff safety in postanesthesia settings, the posters selected last year showed the ingenuity and dedication of healthcare professionals committed to excellence in perioperative care.