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Please join us in congratulating Edward Benzel, the Research All-Star surgeon of the week. Dr. Benzel is the Emeritus Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery at Cleveland Clinic, and in the Top 1% of surgeons conducting research in spine treatment. "At Cleveland Clinic's Clinical Spine Lab, we've transitioned from basic science to publishing 30-40 impactful studies annually, aiming to advance the field of spine surgery. Under the guidance of leaders including Dr. Mroz and Steinmetz, our team focuses on making our research accessible to surgeons worldwide. The critical need for precise patient selection, to prevent unnecessary surgeries, highlights the importance of accurate diagnosis. By embracing value-based care, prioritizing quality over cost, we are setting a new standard for healthcare, ensuring that patient outcomes always come first." Explore the full lists of Research All-Star surgeons and hospitals at https://lnkd.in/e4p_9vJj. #HealthcareResearchAllStars #Neurosurgery #Spine #SpineSurgery #OrthopedicSurgery #OrthopedicSurgeon #Orthopedics

Please join us in congratulating Ronald Bleday, MD, the Research All-Star surgeon of the week. Dr. Bleday is the Vice Chair for Quality and Patient Safety in the Department of Surgery and Section Chief in the Division of Colorectal Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and in the Top 5% of surgeons conducting research in GI surgery. "One of our core missions in research at Mass General Brigham is to uncover operational methods that enhance patient care. For instance, our analysis of many surgical cases pinpointed key factors leading to post-surgical complications. The insights gained drove us to adopt ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) protocols. Consequently, through standardization and adherence by surgeons, we've seen an 83% decrease in surgical site infections. This initiative has also significantly lowered the incidence of embolisms and reduced prolonged use of narcotics post-surgery. These outcomes exemplify how dedicated research directly translates into tangible improvements in patient health and recovery." View the full lists of Research All-Star surgeons and hospitals at https://lnkd.in/e4p_9vJj. #HealthcareResearchAllStars #GI #Gastrointestinal #Gastroenterology #Surgery

We are proud to congratulate Jeff Stambough, the Research All-Star surgeon of the week. Dr. Stambough is an orthopedic surgeon at UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, specializing in hip and knee joint-related conditions and is in the Top 1% of surgeons conducting research in Hip & Knee orthopedic surgery. "Building a core team of like-minded individuals who share a passion for advancing medicine through research is pivotal. This foundation enables us to tackle larger questions, secure funding, and explore various avenues of investigation. By maintaining a focus on outcomes, we ensure that our work not only contributes to academic growth but also enhances patient care and hospital practices. The purity of research, as we understand it, is embodied in the meticulous tracking of patient outcomes with the goal of  continuous improvement." View the full lists of Research All-Star surgeons and hospitals at https://lnkd.in/e4p_9vJj. #HealthcareResearchAllStars #OrthopedicSurgery #OrthopedicSurgeon #Orthopedics  #KneeSurgery #HipSurgery 

I spent my academic clinical life in cardiovascular medicine and surgery. I have also spent much of my professional business life advising and developing medical technology companies. MedTech is an interesting aspect of healthcare development and investing - it is responsible for quantum and incremental improvements in patient care and the health of patient-serving hospital systems. The following case record (CPC) of my academic alma mater, the Massachusetts General Hospital in the recent New England Journal is worth the read for the extraordinary, sequential progress we have made in the care of critical cardiac disease. 25 years ago an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, witnessed or otherwise, had no real chance of survival. The story that follows is an amalgam of diagnostic, interventional, pharmacologic, engineering, surgical, cardiologic, and nursing care triumphs and reminds us all of the power of aggregate invention, innovation, and excellent healthcare delivery. https://lnkd.in/eTT4Ag8E

The list of POCUS25 practice domains is now available! Summarizing the initial results of the ongoing research study launched in 2019, a new Journal of Radiology Nursing article shares information about the practice domains and protocols most useful to POCUS community users. This set of community-ranked, core competencies can now be used to guide professional development and certification guidelines for #POCUS practitioners. Access the article and explore the #POCUS25 practice domains here 👉 https://bit.ly/4aQxFnt

Vascular surgeons Dr. Berman and Dr. Sabat attended the 39th Western Vascular Society's Annual Meeting in Kauai this year, representing Pima Heart & Vascular. The vascular team contributed to two thought-provoking papers presented by their U of A mentees. 🗣️ The first, presented by a 3rd-year medical student and former PHV scribe, Daniel Nguyen, is the first clinical series ever of patients treated for acute iliofemoral DVT and May-Thurner syndrome on an outpatient basis. 🗣️ The second was presented by 4th-year resident Caronae Howel, who describes the transformational work PHV, in collaboration with the University of Arizona is leading, relating carotid disease to cognitive brain function. "We don't just practice the standards; we help set them." ~ Dr. Berman, MD, FACS 🔍 Learn more about our vascular services, visit: https://lnkd.in/gg_umwyH #VascularSurgery #DVT #MTS #CAD #ClinicalResearch #WesternVascularSociety #UniversityofAZCollegeofMedicine #Mentorship

Today on BackTable: guest host Dana Dunleavy MD engages in a thought-provoking discussion about independent Interventional Radiology practice with two colleagues: Kavi Devulapalli MD and Ian Wilson, MD. Together, they discuss the complexities and opportunities in the ever-evolving landscape of IR. The docs start off the discussion with Kavi expanding on early experiences in working a standard DR / IR split that most IRs tend to work in. He elaborates on how this split was not what he intended to practice in when they entered the field. As Kavi finally transitioned to locum tenens work, he reflects on its appeal, despite the scarcity of opportunities. He notes that locum tenens work is usually in areas with an extreme dearth of IRs, such as rural areas. This conversation also explores the topic of exclusive contracts. Their impact on independent IR practices' access to hospital privileges is also explored, shedding light on the challenges faced by IRs seeking to expand their reach. Ian then notes that his locum tenens work was also in a rural setting, and how he had served this location for an extended period of time due to their lack of retention of IRs. The discussion then reveals a growing trend among physicians, as more and more are turning to locum work due to its exclusive focus on the IR aspect of the job that initially attracted them to this field. It's a mutual demand, as physicians seeking to specialize in IR find locum work to be a well-suited avenue, while areas of healthcare dearth are equally eager to tap into the expertise of these specialists. Both guests emphasize the urgent need for sustainable solutions to address this growing public health crisis in rural areas. This is precisely where organizations like Travelier come into play. Travelier was established with a mission to bridge this critical gap by offering world-class IR services to communities with unmet needs. Their approach involves assembling dedicated physician teams and creating interventional radiology practices that generate revenue while providing viable work solutions for radiologists. This discussion is a testament to the adaptability and innovation that drive the field of IR, characterized by the commitment to improving healthcare access in areas where it is needed the most. Listen below to learn more! #medEd #interventionalradiology #endovascular #locumtenens #collaborativelearning #podcast Thank you to our sponsors for this episode Accountable Physician Advisors and Philips! Arun Jagannathan Atul Gupta, MD J. David Prologo MD, FSIR, ABOM-D Neil J. Maryam Boumezrag, MD Srini Tummala MD FSIR FSVM Aparna Baheti MD Shamit Desai Vishal Kadakia Douglas Beall Jacob Fleming Noell Palmieri Aaron Weeks OEIS Society Bret N. Wiechmann Aneesa Majid, MD MBA FSIR CPE Scott Becker Becker's Healthcare https://lnkd.in/emgdisHw

From Jonathan Gertler. Managing Director Bioventures I spent my academic clinical life in cardiovascular medicine and surgery. I have also spent much of my professional business life advising and developing medical technology companies. MedTech is an interesting aspect of healthcare development and investing - it is responsible for quantum and incremental improvements in patient care and the health of patient-serving hospital systems. The following case record (CPC) of my academic alma mater, the Massachusetts General Hospital in the recent New England Journal is worth the read for the extraordinary, sequential progress we have made in the care of critical cardiac disease. 25 years ago an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, witnessed or otherwise, had no real chance of survival. The story that follows is an amalgam of diagnostic, interventional, pharmacologic, engineering, surgical, cardiologic, and nursing care triumphs and reminds us all of the power of aggregate invention, innovation, and excellent healthcare delivery. https://lnkd.in/eTT4Ag8E

See if you can follow this insane train of thought... Current venipuncture methods use a tourniquet to dilate a vein to locate a vein. However, tourniquets were designed to prevent bleeding to death, not for this purpose. There is no risk of bleeding to death from a venipuncture. If the vein is already visible, why dilate it? Let's cut the insanity. It's time to apply science and STEM principles. Let's get rid of the unnecessary steps and streamline the process for more efficient and effective vein access. And this is not the only problem that Vein Access Technologies fixed for Nursing, Radiology, Laboratory Medicine, & EMS. VATmethod.com STEM21cVA.com Welcome to the 21st century!