Anaesthesia News

MAY 11, 2024

[link] DR.J. EDWARD JOHNSON Prof and HOD, Dept of Anaesthesiology, Kanyakumari Govt Medical College and Hospital, Asaripallam, Nagercoil.

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NVIDIA: Healthcare

MAY 13, 2024

Described as the largest system in the pharmaceutical industry, BioHive-2 at the Salt Lake City headquarters of Recursion debuts today at No. 35, up more than 100 spots from its predecessor on the latest TOP500 list of the world’s fastest supercomputers. The advance represents the company’s most recent effort to accelerate drug discovery with NVIDIA technologies.

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SpecialtyCare

MAY 16, 2024

“I Want to Help Save Lives” An individual can have many reasons to choose a healthcare career. Perhaps it is a family legacy, or a parental expectation that we decide to honor. Maybe it is a calling into a particular field of medicine – like obstetrics because we love babies, or geriatrics because we see the changing needs of our grandparents as they age.

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Nebraska Methodist College

MAY 14, 2024

As you begin your nursing education , you may wonder how balancing life and nursing school is going to work. You, like many students, may plan on working part- or full-time during college. Balancing your personal and professional life while finding time to study can be a challenge. At Nebraska Methodist College (NMC), faculty and staff encourage student success and provide the tools they need to achieve their goals.

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The Stitch

MAY 15, 2024

Dr. Shanda Blackmon discusses pulmonary segmentectomy, a surgery used to treat lung cancer by removing a segment (or segments) of the lung. The post What is pulmonary segmentectomy? appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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CME Corp

MAY 14, 2024

It’s a scene that clinicians and healthcare professionals know all too well: a busy floor experiencing staff shortages, training new team members, meeting the diverse needs of patients while trying to maintain consistent SOPs and accurate documentation… and then an auditor from The Joint Commission (TJC) walks in for a survey… In an environment in which the time and attention of each clinician is at a premium, while competing priorities pull them constantly in different directions, an automated

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NVIDIA: Healthcare

MAY 15, 2024

A collaboration between NVIDIA and academic researchers is prepping robots for surgery. ORBIT-Surgical — developed by researchers from the University of Toronto, UC Berkeley, ETH Zurich, Georgia Tech and NVIDIA — is a simulation framework to train robots that could augment the skills of surgical teams while reducing surgeons’ cognitive load. It supports more than a dozen maneuvers inspired by the training curriculum for laparoscopic procedures, aka minimally invasive surgery, such as grasping sm

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The Stitch

MAY 14, 2024

Comparing genomic sequences of gliding marsupials and non-gliding relatives revealed differences crucial to the development of gliding. The post How gliding mammals happened appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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AAS

MAY 16, 2024

I recently returned from my first in-person College of Surgeons of East, Central, and Southern Africa (COSECSA) annual meeting, held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. For COSECSA members and trainees, the first week of December is notable each year for surgeons and residents from more than 14 African countries gathering for the annual fellowship-level exams, general […] The post Highlighting the Ethiopian Surgical Society: COSECSA Fundamentals of Surgical Research Course 2023 appeared first on Ass

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NexGen Surgical

MAY 17, 2024

Managing surgeries while handling administrative tasks can be quite a challenge for surgeons. All these can lead to burnout, affect mental health and reduce productivity. These challenges can have a ripple effect on patient care. In the ever-changing landscape of surgery, surgeons demand a flexible work schedule that is pivotal to their overall well-being and […] The post Surgeon Empowerment Through NexGen’s Administrative Support appeared first on NexGen Surgical.

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Penn Medicine

MAY 15, 2024

When the U.S. Women's Open golf championship tees off in Lancaster, LG Health’s medical team will be there to help if anything goes wrong.

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The Stitch

MAY 16, 2024

Isabel Valdez shares some tips on how to be safe this summer while playing in Bermuda or St. Augustine grass. The post Stay safe playing in your backyard: Q&A with Isabel Valdez appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Anesthesiology Journal

MAY 15, 2024

Moderator: James P. Rathmell, M.D. Participants: Albert Dahan, M.D., Ph.D., and Thomas K. Henthorn, M.D. Articles Discussed: Reversal of Propofol-induced Depression of the Hypoxic Ventilatory Response by BK-channel Blocker ENA-001: A Randomized Controlled Trial Reversal for Respiratory Depression: Let’s Take a Breath!

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Triage Staffing

MAY 15, 2024

Taking the leap and trying something new can be both exciting and terrifying. We know that for healthcare professionals considering travel, the questions seem endless. Recently, we asked our current travelers to share the best advice they could offer to someone who is new to travel or thinking about making the switch. We have received a ton of wonderful advice from all of you and wanted to share it in case it helps those who are considering making the jump to traveling.

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Penn Medicine

MAY 13, 2024

Emergency departments are hospitals’ “front door," so Penn Medicine is doing everything it can to make them a trusted space for everyone.

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The Stitch

MAY 17, 2024

On March 18, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a Health Advisory warning of an increase in both global and U.S. measles cases. The post Measles on the rise appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Picis

MAY 13, 2024

Patient-centered care is at the heart of effective healthcare, particularly in surgical environments where the well-being of individuals is paramount. In this exploration, we will navigate through practical examples showcasing the integration of patient-centered care principles in surgical settings. Preoperative Communication and Education Before a patient undergoes surgery, effective communication and tailored education play pivotal roles in fostering a patient-centered approach.

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Triage Staffing

MAY 13, 2024

Travel nurses are big shots for a reason. They help healthcare providers fill short-term vacancies and keep hospitals running smoothly during staff shortages. Thanks to their expertise, willingness to travel, and ability to jump into medical facilities in need, travel nurses are in high demand right now, especially in the ICU. As a result, hospitals are willing to offer competitive compensation packages to attain top talent, so one of the biggest benefits of working as a travel ICU nurse is the

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AAS

MAY 14, 2024

I had not been an attending and operating for more than a few months before the insidious onset of pesky pains in the shoulder, elbow, and wrist of my dominant arm. Initially, I figured out “workarounds” to minimize or avoid painful movements and positions when possible, and pushed through the pain when unavoidable. I acquired […] The post Learning From My (Ergonomic) Mistakes appeared first on Association for Academic Surgery (AAS).

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The Stitch

MAY 16, 2024

The findings open new opportunities to regulate the function of acid-producing cells in the stomach in different disease settings. The post FROM THE LABS: ERR-gamma marks the road leading to acid-producing cells appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Anesthesiology Journal

MAY 16, 2024

Moderator: BobbieJean Sweitzer, M.D. Participants: Aurora N. Quaye, M.D. and Douglas A. Colquhoun, M.B.Ch.B., M.Sc., M.P.H. Articles Discussed: Association between Colonoscopy Sedation Type and Polyp Detection: A Registry-based Cohort Study Does Propofol Improve Polyp Detection during Colonoscopy?

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Association of Women Surgeons

MAY 12, 2024

By: Priyanka V.

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CaseCTRL

MAY 12, 2024

Optimize Your ASC Operations: Streamlining Surgical Pipeline Efficiency

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The Stitch

MAY 14, 2024

Dr. Asim Shah notes that volunteer work makes a big difference in people’s lives, while also positively affecting your own mental health. The post How volunteering impacts mental health appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Anesthesiology Journal

MAY 14, 2024

Creator: James P. Rathmell, M.D., M.B.A. June 2024, Volume 140, Issue 6 Overview of June issue original studies.

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Association of Women Surgeons

MAY 15, 2024

By: Anna DeFreitas “Women cannot seriously pursue medical careers (…) unless they stop being women: due to physiological laws, women … Continue reading "WOMEN SURGEONS HAVE BETTER OUTCOMES THAN THEIR MALE COUNTERPARTS"

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The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

MAY 17, 2024

2024 STS Critical Care Agenda cgolden Fri, 05/17/2024 - 11:09

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The Stitch

MAY 13, 2024

Dr. Angela Peng explains what to do if water gets in your ears, how to prevent it, and the symptoms of an ear infection. The post What to do if water gets in your ears appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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