medical education Articles
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Data-Driven Surgical Education: A Conversation with Dr. Peter Nau
In the ever-evolving field of surgery, the integration of data and technology has ushered in a new era of surgical training and education, where precision and proficiency are elevated. We recently had the privilege of speaking with Peter Nau, MD, MS, FACS, Clinical Professor of Surgery-Gastrointestinal, Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery, Surgical Director of the Digestive Health Center, ...
By Caresyntax
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USA Today: Images of darker skin are absent from medical texts. Dermatologists are changing that
Nada Elbuluk, MD, MSc, FAAD, speaks to USA Today highlighting the importance of diversity in medical education, as well as Project IMPACT’s and VisualDx’s role in improving health equity. Dr. Nada Elbuluk is a board-certified dermatologist, the director of clinical impact at VisualDx, and founder of Project IMPACT. The highlights: Darker skin is underrepresented in medical ...
By VisualDx
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UVision360, Inc. – Luminelle DTx Hysteroscopy System
Allison London Brown, CEO of UVision360, Inc. in North Carolina, discusses the Luminelle DTx Hysteroscopy System. Traditionally, these procedures are conducted in a hospital or ambulatory setting. But the Luminelle system is compact and designed to be used in the doctor’s office, and the company is expected to file an application with the FDA that will allow doctors to conduct the first ...
By LUMINELLE
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Management of medical technology (MMT): research, education, and practice
In the USA, vast sums of money are spent on health care. A percentage of this cost relates to the management of medical technology. In this article, the authors consider the Management of Medical Technology (MMT) as an area for academic pursuit. They consider it as a new field, a complex area of research, education and practice which they have endeavoured to bring to the attention of academics ...
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Celebrating Nurses Week Military Style: Life as a Military Nurse
Ever since the American revolution, women have served on the battlefield as nurses, water-bearers, cooks, laundresses, and saboteurs. It was not until 1901 that the Army Nurse Corps was established, followed by the Navy Nurse Corps in 1908, and finally the Air Force (AF) Nurse Corps in 1949.1 The Air Force, Army, and Navy are the only US military branches with their own Nurse Corps. Currently, ...
By EO2 Concepts
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Breaking Down Barriers to Communication
Audiologists everywhere are hearing from their patients how difficult communication is during COVID-19 as medical experts and public health officials continue to encourage mask usage. Wearing masks is so commonplace; many have resorted to fabric, reusable masks; you may have seen several “transparent” type masks that allow for visual communication, specifically ...
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5 Ways Medical Students can Practice Surgery at Home
Medical students can hone their skills not just in college or operating rooms but also at home. At home, there are several ways to practice surgery. Here are 5 of them. With a Suture Kit A suture kit can work wonders in improving hand positioning, forceps finger placement and action, among others. It’s reusable, and a good one has everything you need to close nearly all types of wounds. ...
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IMCAS Americas 2019 Shined in Sunny Cartagena
The third annual IMCAS Americas, held in Cartagena, Colombia in August, attracted a motivated crowd of more than 900 delegates from 30 countries who came to learn and network with colleagues and key opinion leaders. “The congress faculty featured 110 international experts leading 85 scientific sessions for a total of 88 hours of scientific learning dedicated to the most important topics in ...
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The 7-Steps to Recuperation from Stroke Arm Paralysis
About two-thirds of those that experience arm paralysis after stroke are unable to fully use their affected limb six months after stroke (1-3). Not having a fully functional arm and hand after a stroke is not only frustrating but also devastating to many individuals. Day-to-day operations and activities of daily living become more difficult, take longer to complete, and may require assistance ...
By Neurolutions
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