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Follow-up primary care visits reduce readmission rates for EGS patients

Editor's Note A recent study of Medicare beneficiaries found that patients hospitalized for an emergency general surgery (EGS) condition who had primary care follow-up within 30 days of discharge had much lower readmission rates. The investigative findings were published on September 27 in JAMA Surgery.  Some highlights include: Patients who…

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By: Brita Belli
October 5, 2023
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Cancer patient provides valuable insights after major pelvic surgery

Editor's Note A 58-year-old cancer patient in the UK who had all the organs in her pelvis removed in a necessary life-saving procedure is now participating in an ongoing research project aimed at improving similar cancer treatments and outcomes, BBC News September 20 reports. The patient had cancer affecting her…

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By: Brita Belli
October 1, 2023
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De Novo grant awarded to first ever co-op powered ENT surgical robotic assistant

Editor's Note Baltimore, MD-based Galen Robotics, Inc has secured US Food and Drug Administration De Novo classification grant and authorization to market the Galen ES® Robotic System, a cooperative powered surgical assist device for ear, nose and throat (ENT) surgery, for rigid microlaryngeal procedures. “Galen will be the first surgical…

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By: Lindsay Botts
September 29, 2023
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AI brain implants allow paralyzed man to regain use of arms, hands, fingers

Editor's Note In a first of its kind surgical procedure, doctors have installed artificial intelligence (AI) implants in the brain of a 46-year-old man who was paralyzed from a fall on the ice, CNN September 27 reports. The AI implant formed a "digital bridge"–an idea pioneered by the French neuroscientist…

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By: Brita Belli
September 28, 2023
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Comparing COVID-19 booster shots–and whether to wait

Editor's Note With COVID-19 rates rising again, and winter cold and flu season around the corner, it is time for healthcare personnel to get a COVID-19 booster shot to help protect against illness–and recommend patients to do the same. In a September 2023 TIME Magazine article, doctors weigh in on…

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By: Brita Belli
September 28, 2023
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Inflammation following abdominal surgery key marker for adverse outcomes

Editor's Note In this retrospective cohort study, researchers looked at the association between inflammation and various outcomes following major abdominal surgery. The study, titled "Postoperative systemic inflammation after major abdominal surgery: patient-centered outcomes," was published in the journal Anaesthesia, of the Association of Anaesthetists, in August 2023. Data came from…

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By: Brita Belli
September 27, 2023
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Study: Effective ACE screening builds trust, reveals vital patient information

Editor's Note This recent study of five pediatric clinics in Los Angeles County, California, found that when clinic staff performed screening for adverse childhood experience (ACE), they were able to elicit important patient information and build trust, with no adverse events reported. The study, titled "Clinician and Staff Perspectives on…

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By: Brita Belli
September 27, 2023
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New AI tool matches human precision in assessing surgical margins for breast cancer

Editor's Note Researchers from the University of North Carolina developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model that can predict whether cancerous tissue has been fully removed from the body during breast cancer surgical procedures. Their findings were published in the Annals of Surgical Oncology August 2023 issue.  During the procedure, surgeons…

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By: Brita Belli
September 27, 2023
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Leapfrog Group recognizing hospitals that excel in diabetes care

Editor's Note The nonprofit Leapfrog Group has joined forces with the American Diabetes Association (ADA) to recognize hospitals providing exceptional care for patients with diabetes, Chief Healthcare Executive September 12 reports. Earning the designation will be based on how well hospitals meet ADA’s standards of care, in addition to their…

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By: Brita Belli
September 26, 2023
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Minimizing wasted 'In-OR' minutes at start of day at a pediatric AMC

The OR is the financial motor of a hospital. As such, inefficiencies in this space adversely impact patient safety as well as the financial stability of the hospital and/or healthcare system. The first case on-time starts (FCOTS) metric is one of the primary benchmarks for assessing OR efficiency. The following…

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By: Katrina M. Schuh, DNP, RN; Quinn Mullikin, PhD, RN; Peter Nichol, MD, PhD; and Susan L. Jones, MBA
September 26, 2023
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