Tag: medical specialty

Minimally invasive ICH surgery evacuates clot fast but fails to improve 6-month outcomes

Editor's Note Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) with the Artemis Neuro Evacuation Device reduced hematoma volume efficiently and lowered serious adverse events but did not improve long-term disability or mortality compared with medical management in spontaneous supratentorial intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), JAMA Neurology September 2 reports. The “MIND randomized clinical trial” enrolled…

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By: Tarsilla Moura
September 4, 2025
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Rural hospitals face crisis under OBBBA as experts call for cohesive reform

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Editor's Note The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is set to reshape rural healthcare in ways that could destabilize already fragile systems. According to a September 3 JAMA Network article, the law is set to reduce federal Medicaid spending by more than $900 billion over 10 years, cuts that…

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By: Tarsilla Moura
September 4, 2025
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CMS plan to phase out inpatient only list sparks debate over safety for vulnerable patients

Editor's Note The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is moving to eliminate its Inpatient Only (IPO) List over the next 3 years, a decision that could permanently shift more surgical procedures from hospitals to outpatient settings. According to an August 24 article from Fierce Healthcare, the policy promises…

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By: Tarsilla Moura
September 2, 2025
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New UCSF measure shows 1 in 60 cesarean deliveries involve serious surgical complications

Editor's Note Roughly one in every 60 cesarean deliveries results in a severe surgical complication, according to new research from University of California San Francisco (UCSF) published in Obstetrics and Gynecology, MedicalXpress August 25 reports. With about 1.1 million cesareans performed each year in the US, this translates to an…

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By: Tarsilla Moura
August 27, 2025
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Robots reshape surgical services, part 1: Emerging tech, rising risks

Takeaways • Robot-assisted surgery (RAS) is now an option in many specialties and for adult and pediatric patients; RAS-related ethical issues include access and patient privacy. • Intuitive Surgical continues to dominate the marketplace, but many companies are working on expanding their range of options. • Some current trends and…

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By: Cynthia Saver
August 27, 2025
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Nurse legal literacy protects practice, empowers practitioners

Know the law. It could save your patients’ lives and your staff members’ practices. This is the advice of several medical legal experts to OR leaders to prevent lapses in patient protections that risk injury or even death. Beyond ensuring safe surgery and preventing litigation, perioperative nursing experts who advance…

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By: Carina Stanton
August 27, 2025
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AAAHC unveils v44 standards to sharpen focus on patient-centered ambulatory care

Editor's Note The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) released its v44 Standards, introducing new guidance designed to strengthen patient-focused care, streamline compliance, and align with evolving state regulations, an August 18 AAAHC announcement reports. As detailed in the news release, the v44 Standards, effective December 16, 2025, were…

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By: Tarsilla Moura
August 26, 2025
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UCSF pioneers robotic surgery assistant certification for medical students

Editor's Note University of California San Francisco (UCSF) became the first university to certify medical students as robotic surgery bedside assistants, giving future surgeons unprecedented hands-on training in a rapidly growing field, an August 25 UCSF news release reports. The program reportedly positions learners alongside attending surgeons, nurses, and scrub…

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By: Tarsilla Moura
August 25, 2025
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Medicare Advantage patients see lower perioperative costs than traditional Medicare peers

Editor's Note Surgical episodes for Medicare Advantage (MA) patients cost less and used fewer resources than those for traditional Medicare (TM) beneficiaries, according to a JAMA Health Forum study published August 1. Researchers analyzed 1.18 million procedures performed on 1.11 million beneficiaries and found 30-day episode costs were 3.1% lower…

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By: Tarsilla Moura
August 25, 2025
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Study: Preoperative behavioral health evaluations improve orthopedic recovery

Editor's Note Meeting with a health behavior psychologist before orthopedic surgery can help patients identify and overcome barriers to recovery, leading to better surgical outcomes, according to a University of Missouri School of Medicine July 31 news article covering a study published in the Journal of Knee Surgery. The study…

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By: Tarsilla Moura
August 21, 2025
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