General surgery

Renowned Transplant Surgeon and Medical Innovator, Dr. Robert Mendez, Remembered for Lifelong Dedication to Advancing Organ Donation and Transplantation

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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Along with his twin brother, Dr. Rafael Mendez, Dr. Robert Mendez was a worldwide pioneer in kidney transplantation and organ donation, who revolutionized the field with his expertise and dedication.

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  • Along with his twin brother, Dr. Rafael Mendez, Dr. Robert Mendez was a worldwide pioneer in kidney transplantation and organ donation, who revolutionized the field with his expertise and dedication.
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    From Left to Right: Dr. Rafael Mendez and Dr. Robert Mendez, organ donation and transplantation pioneers.
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    Born on March 2, 1937, Dr. Robert Mendez embarked on a remarkable career that spanned over four decades.
  • Dr. Robert Mendez’s impact on the world of organ transplantation, organ donation and medicine at large are immeasurable.

Virtual Incision’s MIRA Surgical System to be Featured Among Elite AI-Enabled Innovations at NVIDIA GTC

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Monday, March 18, 2024
Technology, Manufacturing, Health, General Health, Robotics, Health Technology, Other Technology, Medical Devices, Artificial Intelligence, Surgery, Engineering, Nvidia Jetson, Computer graphics, GTC, MIRA, Data science, Patient, International Space Station, Artificial intelligence, General surgery, Surgeon, Gynaecology, ISS, Safety, Machine learning, Expo Hall, NVIDIA, FDA

Virtual Incision Corporation , the developer of the MIRA Surgical System (MIRA), today announced the company will showcase MIRA at NVIDIA GTC .

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  • Virtual Incision Corporation , the developer of the MIRA Surgical System (MIRA), today announced the company will showcase MIRA at NVIDIA GTC .
  • Virtual Incision will be featured in booth 1332 at the Healthcare Pavilion located inside the Expo Hall.
  • The system utilizes the NVIDIA Jetson platform to collect, convert, and enhance visual data from MIRA’s integrated articulating camera.
  • “The MIRA Surgical System leverages key computing elements from the NVIDIA accelerated computing and AI platform.

Dr. Mark Viktor Silver – Maintains Unique Double Board Certification

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Monday, March 11, 2024
Health, Surgery, Neurology, Practice Management, Physical Therapy, General Health, University, Certification, McGill University, ABNS, Arm, Specialization, Surgeon, Column (periodical), Medical college, Patient, Neurosurgery, Human, General surgery, Neck, Deformity, Scoliosis, Spine, Physician, Royal college, School

Dr. Mark Viktor Silver , founder of the Silver Spine and Neurological Center , has maintained the unique distinction of being board-certified in neurosurgery by both the American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS) and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

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  • Dr. Mark Viktor Silver , founder of the Silver Spine and Neurological Center , has maintained the unique distinction of being board-certified in neurosurgery by both the American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS) and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
  • With more than 20 years of practice, Dr. Silver specializes in minimally invasive and complex neurosurgical procedures aimed at alleviating neck, back, arm, and leg pain.
  • “While not required for a medical license, the rigorous board certification process shows a physician’s commitment to his patients and profession,” said Dr. Silver.
  • With 21 years of professional practice, Dr Silver has worked in large academic and private institutions and has served as Chief of Neurosurgery at various prestigious hospitals.

NEW REPORT SUPPORTS USE OF CALDOLOR® AS A STANDARD OF CARE ACROSS PATIENT POPULATIONS

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Perioperative medicine, Database, Pain, Patient, Anesthesiology, City, News, Pain management, General surgery, Fever, Safety, NSAID

NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: CPIX), a specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced the release of a Special Report evaluating the growing amount of current data supporting the use of its Caldolor® product (intravenous ibuprofen, or IVIB) as a standard of care for the treatment of pain and fever in adults, children and infants.

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  • As part of a comprehensive safety and efficacy developmental plan, IVIB was studied in various treatment areas, including surgical pain, fever and nonsurgical acute pain.
  • IVIB is the only non-opioid injectable analgesic approved for use in children as young as 3 months of age.
  • "Pain management has become one of the most common health care problems," said A.J.
  • "As this new report states, comprehensive multimodal pain regimens have become key in preventing pain and optimizing pain control, while minimizing the need for opioids.

Atlanta Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon Dr. Benjamin Stong Receives the 2024 Top Patient Rated Doctor Award from Find Local Doctors

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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ATLANTA, March 25th, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Benjamin Stong is dual board-certified and fellowship-trained in head and neck surgery and facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. Specializing in both aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery, Dr. Stong's expertise covers a wide spectrum of procedures. His artistic vision is evident in the many procedures he offers, such as facial plastic surgery and rejuvenation, rhinoplasty and breast augmentation. Find Local Doctors has recognized Dr. Stong as a 2024 Top Patient Rated Doctor due to his large volume of five-star reviews from patients across multiple online sources. Find Local Doctors is an online directory that connects patients with highly skilled medical professionals in their area. Each procedure is tailored to reflect the individuality of the patient, ensuring outcomes that are not just beautiful but also harmoniously aligned with the person's unique physical characteristics and personal desires. Dr. Stong's state-of-the-art facility, Kalos Facial Plastic Surgery, is located in Buckhead which is right in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Strong has extraordinary success in cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, including the perialar lip lift, facelifts, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, hair transplantation and more. While he is known for pioneering minimally invasive techniques and natural-looking results in facial plastic surgery, Dr. Stong also has a full-service med spa, The K Spa, which offers the latest non-surgical treatments in facial rejuvenation.

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  • ATLANTA, March 25th, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Benjamin Stong is dual board-certified and fellowship-trained in head and neck surgery and facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.
  • Specializing in both aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery, Dr. Stong's expertise covers a wide spectrum of procedures.
  • Find Local Doctors has recognized Dr. Stong as a 2024 Top Patient Rated Doctor due to his large volume of five-star reviews from patients across multiple online sources.
  • Following his residency, Dr. Stong obtained a highly sought-after fellowship in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery with nationally renowned plastic surgeon, Dr. Andrew Jacono in NYC.

Dr. Jason D. Fraser Appointed Division Chief of Pediatric Surgery at Phoenix Children's

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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PHOENIX, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Phoenix Children's today announced Jason D. Fraser, MD, will join the rapidly growing health system as division chief of pediatric surgery beginning in April.

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  • PHOENIX, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Phoenix Children's today announced Jason D. Fraser, MD, will join the rapidly growing health system as division chief of pediatric surgery beginning in April.
  • Phoenix Children's is verified by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) as the only Level 1 Children's Surgery Center in Arizona.
  • As division chief of pediatric surgery, Dr. Fraser will provide strategic direction and administrative leadership for neonatal, pediatric and trauma surgery throughout Phoenix Children's health system, which will include three hospital campuses and three ambulatory surgery centers by the end of 2024.
  • Dr. Fraser joins Phoenix Children's from Children's Mercy in Kansas City, Missouri, where he served as medical director of the Opioid Stewardship Program, director of the Pediatric Surgery Fellowship Program, director of Bariatric Surgery and director of General Surgery Residents.

Cosmetic Surgery Board Announces New Leaders & Ongoing Patient Safety Initiatives

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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MUNSTER, Ind., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (ABCS) announced that Jeffrey A. Swetnam, MD, FACS, FAACS will become the organization's President beginning in 2024. Dr. Swetnam takes over from Immediate Past President Mohammad Banki, MD, DMD, FACS.

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  • The American Board of Cosmetic Surgery will be led by Arkansas cosmetic surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Swetnam
    MUNSTER, Ind., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (ABCS) announced that Jeffrey A. Swetnam, MD, FACS, FAACS will become the organization's President beginning in 2024.
  • "It has been the honor of a lifetime to further the mission of the ABCS and serve the specialty of cosmetic surgery alongside my Board colleagues," said Dr. Banki.
  • Dr. Jeffrey Swetnam holds board certifications in general surgery, cosmetic surgery, and facial cosmetic surgery.
  • In addition to the President, new cosmetic surgery board officers and trustees have been named:
    Executive Director to the Board: Michael W. Brady, JD

Digital Surgery Technologies Market Worth $6.07 Bn by 2031 - Exclusive Report by InsightAce Analytic Pvt. Ltd.

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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Their growing adoption across various surgical specialties, including urology, gynecology, and general surgery, fuels the demand for digital surgery technologies.

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  • Their growing adoption across various surgical specialties, including urology, gynecology, and general surgery, fuels the demand for digital surgery technologies.
  • AI-powered systems analyze medical data, aid in diagnosis, and offer personalized treatment recommendations, thus driving the adoption of digital surgery technologies.
  • Additionally, limited reimbursement coverage for certain digital surgery procedures and technologies restricts market growth and adoption rates.
  • The North America digital surgery technologies market is expected to register major market share in The North America Digital Surgery Technologies market is expected to register major market share owing to factors such as well-established healthcare infrastructure, high adoption rates of advanced medical technologies, and supportive government initiatives.

Digital Surgery Technologies Market Worth $6.07 Bn by 2031 - Exclusive Report by InsightAce Analytic Pvt. Ltd.

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Monday, March 18, 2024
Diagnosis, Rescale, Growth, Prevalence, Urology, Health, Health equity, Intelligence, Medical tourism, Partnership, Conditional sentence, Research, Artificial intelligence, Digital, General surgery, Surgeon, Gynaecology, Investment, Privacy, Medical device

Their growing adoption across various surgical specialties, including urology, gynecology, and general surgery, fuels the demand for digital surgery technologies.

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  • Their growing adoption across various surgical specialties, including urology, gynecology, and general surgery, fuels the demand for digital surgery technologies.
  • AI-powered systems analyze medical data, aid in diagnosis, and offer personalized treatment recommendations, thus driving the adoption of digital surgery technologies.
  • Additionally, limited reimbursement coverage for certain digital surgery procedures and technologies restricts market growth and adoption rates.
  • The North America digital surgery technologies market is expected to register major market share in The North America Digital Surgery Technologies market is expected to register major market share owing to factors such as well-established healthcare infrastructure, high adoption rates of advanced medical technologies, and supportive government initiatives.

DO placements in 2024 NRMP Match reach all-time high

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Friday, March 15, 2024
Internal medicine, GME, SOAP, Psychiatry, PGY-1, DOS, Rehabilitation, General surgery, Student, MBA, Anesthesiology, Gynaecology, Pediatrics, Emergency medicine, American Osteopathic Association, AOA, Obstetrics, NRMP, Medicine

CHICAGO, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Osteopathic Association is pleased to announce that a record high number of 7,705 osteopathic medical students and past DO graduates matched into year 1 (PGY-1) residency positions through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). This number reflects a 92.3% match rate for the 8,033 DO seniors who participated, a 0.7% increase from last year.

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  • This number reflects a 92.3% match rate for the 8,033 DO seniors who participated, a 0.7% increase from last year.
  • According to NRMP, the match rate for fourth-year osteopathic medical students has increased by 4.2 percentage points since 2019.
  • In total, the 2024 NRMP match included 6,395 certified programs offering 41,503 PGY-1 and PGY-2 training positions, the largest number in the NRMP's 72-year history.
  • The following breakdown shows the top 15 specialties matched into by fourth-year osteopathic medical students seeking PGY-1 placements: