Urolift Advanced Tissue Control to Treat Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Teleflex has launched the Urolift Advanced Tissue Control system, a product designed to treat patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The system can be used to open the urethra by inserting small implants that hold the lobes of the prostrate in a retracted position. The device is specifically tailored to treat those with challenging prostatic anatomy, including those with large lateral lobes and an obstructive median lobe.
BPH is a common condition affecting perhaps over 500 million men globally, and it often occurs with increasing age. For men who are affected, it can lead to a decreased quality of life. Trea...
Source: Medgadget - November 2, 2020 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Conn Hastings Tags: Urology Source Type: blogs
Nasal Endoscopy for Urgent and Complex ED Cases
Fiberoptics and endoscopy have changed the way we treat patients in the emergency department. Endoscopes are relatively easy to use, and can aid your diagnosis and treatment plan. Endoscopy may be useful in urgent cases, such as epistaxis, nasal foreign bodies, and ear debridement. It may also be helpful when dealing with more complicated presentations and critically ill patients, such as those with Ludwig's angina, epiglottis, tracheostomies, or those who need intubation.Fiberoptic tools are not just for surgeons and consultants. The endoscope has many uses in the emergency department, and we have a few tips and tricks...
Source: The Procedural Pause - October 28, 2020 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Blog Posts Source Type: blogs
Is this Septal STEMI/OMI? Many examples of Septal STEMI/OMI
This ECG was texted to me with the implied question " Is this a STEMI? " :What do you think?I responded that it is unlikely to be a STEMI. Why?1. There is a saddleback. I have only seen 2 Saddlebacks with LAD occlusion. Links to these two are below.2. There is high voltage. It does not quite meet LVH criteria, but all I can say is that it has " the look "3. The QS-wave in V2 is associated with a biphasic P-wave. This P-wave indicates that the leads were placed too high. When the V1, V2 leads are placed too high, a frequent result is a QS-wave in V2.4. The QT is short. You can ...
Source: Dr. Smith's ECG Blog - October 28, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Steve Smith Source Type: blogs
New Organ, Dam Protons, & Our Secret Language | TAPP 80
The news is out: we have anew organ that's been uncovered in the body. Or do we? What's thesecret language of A&P? And should we be telling people?! Host Kevin Patton continues hisstory of cellular respiration with anotherplayful analogy.00:48 | Word Dissection04:58 | Sponsored by AAA06:23 | New Organ14:41 | Sponsored by HAPI15:38 | Secret Language of A&P20:19 | Sponsored by HAPS21:05 | Dam Protons32:05 | Staying ConnectedIf you cannot see or activate the audio playerclick here.Apply for your credential (badge/certificate) for listening to this episode. Please take the anonymous survey:theA...
Source: The A and P Professor - October 26, 2020 Category: Physiology Authors: Kevin Patton Source Type: blogs
7 Things You Can ’ t Expect From A.I. In Healthcare
Welcome back to our two-part series that explores the potential of A.I. in healthcare! The first article was all about what we can expect from the technology in the foreseeable future. We explored 7 of its possibilities that will enhance healthcare as we know it, in a way that parallels science-fiction depictions.
With A.I.-based technologies’ ability to elucidate medical conditions in unconventional ways and even forecasting public health crises, it might seem like the technology will replace every facet of healthcare.
However, this is far from being the case. In particular, the human factor is very much rel...
Source: The Medical Futurist - October 22, 2020 Category: Information Technology Authors: Prans Tags: Artificial Intelligence in Medicine Digital Health Research E-Patients Future of Medicine Future of Pharma Healthcare Design Healthcare Policy Medical Education Personalized Medicine Portable Medical Diagnostics Robotics Science Fict Source Type: blogs
DAPT blues in ACS : Does Prasugrel really bother to know about the coronary anatomy before it acts ?
It appears,antiplatelet agents are waging a turf war on the CAD battlefield. It is no secret either, the fight often goes beyond academic reasons. Though NSTEMI connotes a true cardiac emergency, it consists of a highly heterogeneous population. A patient with UA can be treated even at home (Low-grade angina with little ECG changes, when it’s due to Increase demand situation). While, in the other extreme of NSTEMI, a patient with a GRACE score >200, in Ischemic LVF, might need an emergency multivessel angioplasty along with Mitra clip ± ECMO support.
Antiplatelet agents along with heparin will re...
Source: Dr.S.Venkatesan MD - October 19, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: dr s venkatesan Tags: acute coronary syndrome oral anticoagulants warfarin acitrom prasugrel 2b3a vs prasugrel coronary anatomy in nsteacs dapt mapt NSTEMI guidelines esc acc 2020 prasugrel vs aspirin vs ticagrelor reopro vs prasugrel themis twilight study Source Type: blogs
Krebs Cycle Horror Story | Anatomy Terms | TAPP 79
Say the termKrebs cycle around anyone who's had a biology course and watch forsigns of stress. In this episode, host Kevin Patton provides a way tomake the citric acid cycle less scary by playing into thehorror of it all. And we revisit the idea of astandard terminology of anatomy.00:46 | Krebs Cycle Game15:22 | Sponsored by AAA16:07| Proof of Concept25:07 | Sponsored by HAPI25:54 | Riding the Krebs Cycle35:25 | Sponsored by HAPS36:01 | Anatomical Terms Info42:33 | Staying ConnectedIf you cannot see or activate the audio playerclick here.Apply for your credential (badge/certificate) for listening t...
Source: The A and P Professor - October 12, 2020 Category: Physiology Authors: Kevin Patton Source Type: blogs
Antigen vs antibody – what is the difference?
3D illustration of antigen in the human body
What is the difference between antigen vs antibody, and what role do they play in creating an effective vaccine? With the recent focus on the development of a COVID-19 vaccine there has been much talk of antigens and antibodies, often interchangeably, and little clarity on what they are – or the role they play in creating an effective vaccine. In this blog, we’ll cut through the jargon and discover the facts together.
Antigen
An antigen is any substance or organism that is unrecognized by our immune system. It could be anything from bacteria to chemicals, to v...
Source: GIDEON blog - October 1, 2020 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Kristina Symes Tags: Examples News Therapy Source Type: blogs
Is Single Life Mentally Unhealthy?
Is anyone single on purpose? In today’s podcast, Gabe talks with Bella DePaulo, Ph.D, a prominent thinker and author on the single life, who shatters myths about being single. She shares how many people thrive as a single person and feel their most empowered living the single life. In fact, single people often hold prominent positions in their communities.
If you assumed all single people were only single by default and are still looking for the “one,” tune in to hear a fresh new perspective.
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Source: World of Psychology - October 1, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: The Psych Central Podcast Tags: General Motivation and Inspiration Podcast Self-Help The Psych Central Show Source Type: blogs
Podcast: Is Single Life Mentally Unhealthy?
Is anyone single on purpose? In today’s podcast, Gabe talks with Bella DePaulo, Ph.D, a prominent thinker and author on the single life, who shatters myths about being single. She shares how many people thrive as a single person and feel their most empowered living the single life. In fact, single people often hold prominent positions in their communities.
If you assumed all single people were only single by default and are still looking for the “one,” tune in to hear a fresh new perspective.
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Source: World of Psychology - October 1, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: The Psych Central Podcast Tags: General Motivation and Inspiration Podcast Self-Help The Psych Central Show Source Type: blogs
Anatomy of a Conspiracy Theory: Law, Science, and Politics in the COVID-19 Era
Brie D. Sherwin (Texas Tech University), Anatomy of a Conspiracy Theory: Law, Science, and Politics in the COVID-19 Era, Tx. A&M L. Rev. (2021, Forthcoming): With COVID-19, we are facing the most serious public health threat of our lifetime. Now,... (Source: HealthLawProf Blog)
Source: HealthLawProf Blog - September 30, 2020 Category: Medical Law Authors: Katharine Van Tassel Source Type: blogs
Desirable Difficulty | More Web Meeting Skills | TAPP 78
Discussions that matter. In our private space, we can have the vulnerability needed for authentic, deep discussions. Discussions not limited to a sentence or two at a time.No ads. No spam. No fake news. No thoughtless re-shares. Just plain old connection with others who do what you do!Privacy. The A&P Professor community has the connectivity of Facebook and Twitter, but the security of a private membership site. None of your information can be shared outside the community, so you can share what you like without it being re-shared to the world. Like your dean, for instance. In our community, you can share your frustrati...
Source: The A and P Professor - September 27, 2020 Category: Physiology Authors: Kevin Patton Source Type: blogs
Obstetrics and Gynecology Needs Palliative Care
by Nathan Riley " Can you all, please, just leave us alone? "One particular experience with the death of a newborn stands out in my mind. Moments after birth the baby was breathless, and the neonatology team could not intubate. All of the kingdom ’s pediatric surgeons and other specialists rushed to labor and delivery to no avail. The baby was born with a four centimeter gap in his trachea, an irreparable condition. The mother sat there, holding her dying baby as he took his last breaths while physicians, nurses, and residents were busy as usual. Click-clacking away on computers. Adjusting blankets. Asking questions...
Source: Pallimed: A Hospice and Palliative Medicine Blog - September 24, 2020 Category: Palliative Care Tags: gynecology obstetrics palliative care pediatrics prenatal riley Source Type: blogs
