Healthcare Professionals 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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Exploring Advanced Industrial Development Services for Probiotics
In the realm of modern health and wellness, the symbiotic relationship between humans and their gut microbiota has taken center stage. Probiotics, or "friendly bacteria," have garnered immense interest for their potential to influence various physiological processes, from digestive health to immune modulation. The expedition of harnessing the therapeutic potential of probiotics is intricately ...
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IPEG 2023: Setting a Foundation for Healthcare Transformation
I recently had the pleasure of attending the IPEG annual meeting in Sorrento, Italy. The collegiality of the surgeons attending the conference was fantastic, and the views of Sorrento and the Island of Capri were stunning. With smaller accessible markets (due to smaller patient volumes and higher incidence of rare disease), specialty areas like pediatrics have been overlooked and under-addressed ...
By Caresyntax
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Psychosocial Event Management Tools: A New Approach to Improving Employee Mental Health in the Workplace
Mental health is a critical concern for all companies. One in five individuals will experience a mental health problem during their lives, according to the World Health Organization. For many people, the workplace is where mental health problems first begin and/or become exacerbated. ...
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Worried About ChatGPT? Why Large Language Models Increase Healthcare Risks
Large language models (LLMs) are a type of artificial intelligence (AI) that can be used to generate text, translate languages, produce different kinds of content, and answer people’s questions. LLMs have great potential to transform many industries, healthcare included. “Potential healthcare applications of LLMs span patient care, research and workflow optimization (clinical and ...
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AngioDynamics and Cardiva Expand Partnership to Bring Life-Saving Products to More Patients in Europe
We are pleased to announce an expanded partnership with Cardiva, a Spanish-based medical device company. The partnership builds on an existing collaboration between AngioDynamics and Cardiva, which has seen the successful distribution of AngioDynamics’ vascular access portfolio in Spain and Portugal since 2012. The expanded partnership will now include AngioDynamics’ oncology ...
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Barriers to data sharing in today’s healthcare landscape
In today’s healthcare environment, the general consensus is that the exchange and flow of data is crucial and beneficial to developing better care of the patients. Healthcare information exchanges (HIEs), as an example, have shown to be effective in improving public health, reducing healthcare redundancies, and providing clinical providers with more support tools in their day-to-day work. ...
By Segmed, Inc.
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Computer Vision for Medical and Healthcare Imaging Solutions
There are a ton of practical uses for computer vision at present times. One industry where this technology is increasingly useful in healthcare. It is impossible to exaggerate the value of computer vision services in the medical field. Its methods continue to be used more widely since they have demonstrated excellent utility in numerous medical contexts, including surgical planning and medical ...
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Make Mental Health a Priority
There are nearly one billion people worldwide who suffer from mental disorders. There is a stigma surrounding mental health making it difficult to speak up and seek help. Covid 19 has been a huge impact on people's mental health all around the world. Within the first year of Covid-19, there has been a 25% increase in anxiety and depression worldwide. Not being able to leave the house to ...
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How eCOA Improves Patient Experience and Data Quality
With the rising demand for improving patient safety in clinical trials, the adoption of patient-centric solutions is considered the best route to enhance data accuracy and experience automated workflows. This is where eCOA comes into play. In this blog post, we will find out how electronic clinical outcome assessments are helping the clinical trials industry handle the ever-growing list of ...
By Clinion
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Common Questions Surrounding Intimacy and Sexuality Following A Stroke:
Education on sexuality and return to intimacy following a stroke is an important functional topic that is sometimes not addressed by the care team after the stroke has occurred. This can be for a multitude of reasons. Sometimes this subject is not broached first by the care team as there are so many aspects of recovery that first need to be addressed for survivors, such as self-care and medical ...
By Neurolutions
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Education’s Role in Fighting Infectious Diseases
Misinformation can have a profound impact on public health, experts say that education might be the key to combating it. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), immunization saves millions of lives each year. But given that many are still hesitant to get vaccinated for COVID-19, it is apparent that we are amidst an ‘infodemic’. “We’re not just battling ...
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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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The Best Ways to Banish Back Pain
An article from Health in Action features mild® Provider, Dr. Kiran Patel and reviews key data from the Mobility Matters Landmark Survey as well as the Know Your Back Story health awareness campaign. Key points: Count yourself lucky if you’ve never groaned about your back. It is estimated that roughly a quarter of us- more than 72.3 million U.S. adults- are currently experiencing ...
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3 Ways to Get your Mobility Back After an Injury
Getting older means facing more kinds of challenges. Suddenly, there is a need for a caregiver, and mobility isn’t as easy as it once was. Additionally, everyday objects and homes can become a nuisance for movement and safety. As people grow older, injuries become more serious, since they begin to have more of an effect on mobility in the future. For lots of elders, a bad injury can ...
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What is the difference between infection and disease?
Disease-causing microbes are often found in the human microbiome. So, when does the presence of pathogenic microbes indicate an infection? And when does the presence of infection explain disease? What is an infection? What is a disease? A disease associated with microbes is the outcome of interaction(s) between a microbe(s) and its host in which the host suffers some sort of damage. ...
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The Art and Science of Shipping Flu Vaccines
CSL Seqirus delivered a record 135 million doses of flu vaccines globally last year, here’s how we make such a feat happen. Influenza vaccine manufacturing is an intricate and complex process that culminates in the summer months, when U.S. flu vaccine manufacturers receive regulatory approval from the FDA for the season’s vaccines. The manufacturers then prepare to distribute ...
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Summer Travel 2022 - We’re Still In A Pandemic
In the best of times, summer travel can be a challenge, but for summer 2022, travel may be a bit more chaotic as the COVID-19 pandemic moves through unpredictable ups and downs. ...
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Why Digital Therapeutics Contribute to Mental Health Access & Equity
Lack of providers, long wait times for appointments, costs and other challenges can make it tough to access mental health care. Some of the communities most affected by mental health struggles are at the highest risk for not receiving care. Overcoming care obstacles Negative attitudes toward people living with mental health conditions are common in the U.S. One study showed that 63% of Black ...
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Episcissors-60 Economic Impact Evaluation - Case Study
Background Episcissors-60 ® are fixed angle surgical scissors used for episiotomy during childbirth. They are designed to take away human error in estimating episiotomy angles and achieve a mediolateral cut at 60° to the perineal midline, hence minimising the risk of obstetric anal sphincter muscle injuries (OASIS) which requires surgical correction.' Initial results after the ...
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