Sat.Aug 19, 2023 - Fri.Aug 25, 2023

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Carl June on The Boundless Potential of CAR T Cell Therapy

Penn Medicine

CAR T cell pioneer Carl June, MD, explains how CAR T cell therapy, which has been transformative for blood cancer treatment, holds the potential to help millions more patients, if it can be successfully translated to other conditions.

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Perfusion Webinar Series: “May 6, 1953, Operative Report: Closure of a large interatrial septal defect…easily closed”

SpecialtyCare

Join Mark Kurusz as he shares an appreciation of history in the context of current CPB technology. Mr. Kurusz worked as a clinical perfusionist for 40 years and is an expert in cardiopulmonary bypass, intra-aortic balloon pumps, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, and ventricular assist devices. His presentation, “May 6, 1953, Operative Report: Closure of a large interatrial septal defect…easily closed” honors the pioneers and how scholarship leads to insights.

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Flexible Work Arrangements for Surgeons

NexGen Surgical

The surgeon profession can be comprised of many challenges. The long shifts and unpredictable hours don’t allow time that is truly away from practice. It’s no wonder studies report burnout in over 50% of surgeons. NexGen Surgical offers a comprehensive solution to address the myriad of challenges surgeons encounter. As a prominent provider of staffing […] The post Flexible Work Arrangements for Surgeons appeared first on NexGen Surgical.

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Shapiro Administration Takes Action, Allowing Additional Licensed Nurses to Practice in PA

PANA

RNs, LPNs Licensed Through Interstate Nurse Licensure Compact Will Be Able To Practice In PA, Help Ease Commonwealth’s Nursing Shortage ️ UPDATED: 08/28/2023 | View Original Post here ​ Harrisburg, PA – In keeping with Governor Josh Shapiro 's commitment to expanding Pennsylvania's workforce and serving Pennsylvanians more efficiently, Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt announced today Pennsylvania is taking the first step to implement the Nurse Licensure Compact by allowing nurses with mu

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How to Use an Autoclave Safely

Trocar Supplies

In the realms of surgical suites, dental offices, laboratories, and even tattoo studios, a vital ally stands at the forefront of maintaining a clean and germ-free environment – the autoclave. Used by various professionals, autoclaves play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of both patients and practitioners. When it comes to surgical procedures, dental treatments, laboratory experiments, hormone pellet therapy, or the artistry of tattoos, cleanliness, and sterility are of pa

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Quality of recovery after surgery

The Anesthesia Blog

We often hear calls for the use of PROMs and PREMs in research, and a range of studies report their use in the September issue. O’Carroll et al. report the largest multicentre dataset of day 1 and 30 postpartum recovery metrics using PROMs in patients from the UK. They provide data from 1631 patients in 107 centres and find that complications occur in 1 in 5 postpartum patients following hospital discharge, with 5% of these requiring readmission (Fig. 1).

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Time and Technology Heal One Patients Wounds

Penn Medicine

A chronic wound was gradually eroding away at Andrew Holmes Jr.’s quality of life over the course of many years. Tired of dealing with the pain, he turned to Penn Wound Care at Chester County Hospital for a solution.

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COMING SOON: RICK NOVAK’S NEW NOVEL, CALL FROM THE JAILHOUSE

The Anesthesia Consultant

Litigator Cicely Vella’s ex-husband is arrested for a double murder, and asks her to be his defense lawyer. Cicely rarely loses a case, but her extraordinary record is in jeopardy when she chooses to defend Sam Vella, the only suspect in what appear to be two indefensible crimes. Cicely is living the dream life of a young professional. She’s bright, beautiful, Black, and successful, but she harbors one weakness—lingering feelings for Sam, the husband who got away.