The Stitch
MAY 30, 2024
The story behind the discovery that led to the novel treatment revealed that scientific breakthroughs can sometimes happen in unexpected ways. The post Baylor College of Medicine researchers set the foundation for novel rare disease treatment appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.
CME Corp
MAY 28, 2024
According to the Trust for America’s Health (TFAH), 41.9% of adults in the United States are considered obese 1. And there is more, statistics from the CDC show that 22 of 50 states have an obesity prevalence at or above 35% 2. It is no surprise then that healthcare facilities are investing in bariatric medical equipment to accommodate the growing number of patients suffering from obesity.
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Nebraska Methodist College
MAY 31, 2024
Explore key differences between an associate and a bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy to make the right educational choice.
Anaesthesia News
MAY 25, 2024
[link] DR.J.EDWARD JOHNSON Prof and HOD, Dept of Anaesthesiology, Kanyakumari Govt Medical College and Hospital, Asaripallam, Nagercoil.
The Stitch
MAY 28, 2024
The Baylor community will come together tonight to celebrate this year’s graduating class at the George R. Brown Convention Center. The post Congratulations to the Baylor College of Medicine class of 2024! appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.
Surgical Information Systems
MAY 30, 2024
ASC management has many challenges. Learn tips to improve your management in areas such as, physician engagement, recruitment, staff performance, and technology.
Association of Women Surgeons
MAY 26, 2024
Sophie Dream, MD, MPH My father moved to Chicago at a young age.
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The Stitch
MAY 28, 2024
The challenge was to identify the kinase among hundreds of kinases in these treatment-resistant tumors that would help turn the tide in the fight against this cancer. The post PKMYT1, a potential ‘Achilles heel’ of treatment resistant ER+ breast cancers with the poorest prognosis appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.
SpecialtyCare
MAY 30, 2024
Bringing work and life and dreams all together at once – in Austin! Austin, Texas is recently and quickly becoming a hot new opportunity spot for SpecialtyCare perfusionists after a new partnership with HCA St. David’s was announced a few weeks ago. And for Erica Conner and Carter Moroz, recently promoted to Area Clinical Managers of perfusion in Austin, the city is bringing together their work, life, and dreams in one shot.
Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons
MAY 29, 2024
Nearly 10 million Americans suffer from the circulatory condition Peripheral Artery Disease, or PAD. PAD occurs when plaque builds up in the arteries and limits blood flow to the lower extremities. This limited blood flow causes poor circulation, which if left un-treated, can severely damage foot and leg tissue, sometimes resulting in non-healing ulcers.
Association of Women Surgeons
MAY 29, 2024
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: The Best Specialty You Know Nothing About By Jaclyn Tomsic The famous philosopher Confucius once … Continue reading "Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: The Best Specialty You Know Nothing About"
The Stitch
MAY 29, 2024
Our hands bear the brunt of our daily activities. Hand surgery offers a way to alleviate pain and restore functionality to your hands. The post How hand surgery can save you from a lot of pain appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.
The Anesthesia Consultant
MAY 28, 2024
Primary Consultant Anesthesiologist The “Preoperative Evaluation” chapter in our Bible, Miller’s Anesthesia , is 80 pages long—one of the longest chapters in the book. As a double-boarded anesthesiologist and internal medicine doctor, preoperative evaluation has been my area of interest and expertise for decades. It’s almost June, and hundreds of anesthesia residents are about to graduate from residency programs.
Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons
MAY 28, 2024
CTVS patient and marathon runner, Alejandra Saitas, shared her stroke survival story with Nicole Villalpando from the Austin American Statesman in honor of Stroke Awareness Month to help educate others about the lesser-known symptoms she experienced that took her by surprise. You can read her story below or find it on the Austin American Statesman website here.
Triage Staffing
MAY 27, 2024
Although Memorial Day is often thought of as the start of the summer season, in the United States, Memorial Day is actually set aside to remember the men and women of the U.S. military who died while serving their country. Originally called Decoration Day, it was commemorated on May 30 each year until 1971 when Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which created the three day weekend that we have today.
The Stitch
MAY 31, 2024
In May 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, I read the National Public Radio report, “African-American deaths from COVID-19 are nearly two times greater than whites.” The post Health equity is imperative for the future of the health of the nation appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.
Goldfinch Health
MAY 27, 2024
Every patient approaching surgery should be concerned about persistent opioid use, Opioid Use Disorder (OUD), addiction, and leftover prescription medications. One group should have grave concerns—those patients who have a history of Substance Use Disorder (SUD). The Opioid Crisis has now raged on for over two decades. As a result, it is estimated over 20 million Americans have a history of OUD.
Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons
MAY 28, 2024
May is American Stroke Awareness Month. A stroke takes place when blood vessels that supply oxygen to the brain become blocked or rupture, resulting in damaged brain cells and potentially even permanent brain damage or death. Sadly, stroke continues to be one of the leading causes of death and disability in our country.
Somnia
MAY 31, 2024
Anesthesia departments are crucial to the success of operating rooms (ORs). Given the complexity of anesthesiology, effective management is essential. Providers must have excellent clinical skills and a thorough understanding of the business side of their services. Ensuring your anesthesia team excels in both areas is vital. Here are five warning signs that your anesthesia team might be underperforming: 1.
RK.MD
MAY 26, 2024
The Karius test is a liquid biopsy that leverages next-generation sequencing to identify and quantify microbial cell-free DNA (cfDNA) from over 1,500 pathogens, including bacteria, DNA viruses, fungi, and parasites. Traditional infectious disease diagnostic methods, including blood cultures, serologies, and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assays, face limitations in sensitivity, specificity, and the time required to obtain results.
RK.MD
MAY 25, 2024
Aprepitant (Emend) is a potent, oral antiemetic used to prevent chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) and postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). Fosaprepitant is a prodrug of aprepitant, with the benefit that it can be administered intravenously for patients who are too nauseous to reliably take oral aprepitant. Aprepitant specifically targets and inhibits NK1 receptors, effectively preventing the emetic signals from being transmitted.
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