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Apremilast Benefits and Risks in PsA Dr. Akhil Sood discusses abstracts 1466, 2583, 0598 and 2640 discussing the use of apremilast in PsA, presented at #ACR24. https://buff.ly/491Nc4b

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Frustrated with stone retrieval after a long lithotripsy case? In this episode of the BackTable Urology Podcast, I hosted guest Roger Sur, MD, director of the Comprehensive Kidney Stone Center at UC San Diego Health, to delve into the latest technological advancements in the treatment of kidney stones. The episode focused on the CVAC (continuous vacuum aspiration and irrigation) device as a suction platform for endourologists. I learned interesting historical detail on the evolution from open surgery to modern techniques including percutaneous nephrolithotomy, shockwave lithotripsy, and ureteroscopy. Dr. Sur highlighted the CVAC development journey from lab experiments to FDA approval. We covered data on CVAC’s superiority in patient outcomes and stone-free rates compared to other technologies. Key insights from recent studies, such as the ASPIRE trial, underscore the benefits of CVAC in reducing postoperative events and stone regrowth. Our conversation also explored practical aspects of integrating suction platforms into practices and looked ahead towards the potential for machine learning to refine these technologies. Thank you to Photocure for sponsoring this episode. Learn more at: https://www.photocure.com/ Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gz2qRgVX #Uro197 #residency #BackTable #Urology #Urologist

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Satyan Lakshminrusimha-- thanks for the post and work you are doing in this area. Can all missions of an academic medical center align? ....In this era of diminishing cash flows as costs increase and traditional revenue streams decrease? Can clinical care, education, research, and healthcare administration/operations truly align for common missions and funds flow sustainability? You even highlight that this model may not be sustainable at UC Davis; "the implementation of funds flow had a negative fiscal effect on the academic medical center." Thoughts? #UsingWhatWeHaveBetter

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Will artificial intelligence (AI)replace physicians? I love the answer given by Dr. Walid Fitaihi, CEO of IMC. His response was powerful: while AI might take on mental and analytical tasks, it can never replace the emotional, psychological, and spiritual support that patients truly need. That’s our role as physicians. 💡 How do you think AI will shape the future of healthcare? #AIinHealthcare #FunctionalMedicine #MindBodyConnection #HealingJourney #HumanTouch #creatorsearchinsights #ai #artificialintelligence #viralvideo #100kviews

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If you experience persistent coughing, shortness of breath, chest pain, or unexplained weight loss, it's important to prioritize your health and seek medical attention. 🏥 Scheduling an appointment with a specialist is crucial for timely diagnosis and personalized treatment. Early detection and intervention greatly improve outcomes for lung health. #cough #cancer #lungcancertreatment #londonsurgeon #marcoscarci #weightloss

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If you have abdominal pain and/or bloating, what should you be eating to feel better? There's no one-size-fits-all answer, according to Dr. David Hakimian, senior gastroenterologist at the Hadassah Medical Organization and guest on the June episode of the #HadassahOnCall #podcast. He does recommend one thing to his patients, though. Tune in to find out. https://lnkd.in/eQr9auWe

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If you have abdominal pain and/or bloating, what should you be eating to feel better? There's no one-size-fits-all answer, according to Dr. David Hakimian, senior gastroenterologist at the Hadassah Medical Organization and guest on the June episode of the #HadassahOnCall #podcast. He does recommend one thing to his patients, though. Tune in to find out. https://lnkd.in/eQr9auWe

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New urgent update from Medicare Codes G0463 and G2211 G0463 Represents hospital outpatient clinic visits for the assessment and management of patients. • Modifiers: • PO: For excepted off-campus provider-based departments. • PN: For non-excepted off-campus provider-based departments. • Usage Examples: • GI Clinic: Follow-up on GERD management. • Orthopedics: Evaluation of knee pain and treatment planning. • Podiatry: Diabetic foot ulcer care with procedures like debridement. • Vascular Surgery: Comprehensive vascular assessment for leg ulcers. Important Notes: G0463 is specific to hospital outpatient settings and does not apply to regular office E/M codes like 99202-99205 or 99211-99215. G2211 Designed for outpatient office visits to reflect visit complexity. No changes in its usage for outpatient settings. Cannot be paired with G0463. G2211 is intended for office visits only, while G0463 is strictly for hospital outpatient visits with the required PO/PN modifiers. #CMSGuidelines #HealthcareUpdates #MedicareBilling #BillingAccuracy #HealthcareProfessionals #RevenueCycleManagement #HealthAdmin #MedicalEducation #OutpatientCare

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What a fun way to talk about #AI in Urology with #AUATV at the American Urological Association Annual Meeting Takeaways for this 4-min clip: 1. AI is here to stay 2. AI will be most beneficial where the dataset is most robust and diverse 3. With AI, we must think of the patient first 4. We must adopt AI responsibly and with scientific rigor https://lnkd.in/g934chkd

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Check out our newest episode of Sports Doc Talk Podcast. We are joined by my good friend and USC orthopedic surgeon Joseph Liu. You don't want to miss this one. We talk about his team coverage of the LA kings and the numerous other professional team he has covered, in addition to what it takes to be a professional team physician. Also we dive into the medical legal issues that can arise, a touchy topic but a necessary consideration for any surgeon caring for professional athletes. Visit our website www.sportsdoctalk.com. #cartilagetransplant, Arthrex, #cartilagerestoration #osteotomy #DFO #HTO #TTO #savethemeniscus, #savetheknee #preservation #instability, Proliance Surgeons, Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle, PELTO Health Partners, Sports Doc Talk Podcast, William Sanchez, Wayne Weil, Anthony Yi, Andre Shaffer, Auston Robinson, MBA, #backinthegame, #sportsinjury #sports #cuttingedgetechnology, #innovation #innovationinhealthcare Youtube link: https://lnkd.in/gwEdWMdQ Title: Dr. Joseph Liu, Orthopedic Surgeon for USC and the LA Kings In this episode of Sports Doc Talk, hosts William Sanchez and Dr. Grant Garcia welcome Dr. Joseph Liu, an orthopedic surgeon with extensive experience in sports medicine. Dr. Liu shares insights from his training at the Hospital for Special Surgery and Rush University, and his current role at Keck Medicine of USC where he treats collegiate athletes and professional teams like the Los Angeles Kings. He discusses the unique challenges of being a team physician, including the pressure to return athletes to play quickly and the complexities of managing high-stakes injuries. Dr. Liu also highlights the importance of collaboration among specialists to ensure comprehensive care for athletes.   The conversation delves into the medical-legal aspects of sports medicine, particularly the recent high-profile lawsuit involving NFL team physicians, and the potential solutions such as league-provided insurance to protect team doctors. Dr. Liu emphasizes the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance, sharing his strategies for staying grounded, including regular exercise and travel. The episode also explores the evolving landscape of sports medicine with the introduction of NIL deals and transfer portals in collegiate sports, and how these changes impact athlete management. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the behind-the-scenes world of sports medicine and the life of a team physician.   Big thanks to our sponsors The Recovery Shop. Visit them at https://shop-recovery.net/. Contact Mike at mikeb@shop-recovery.com for more information. Tune in to Sports Doc Talk on your favorite podcast platform, and visit sportsdoctalk.com for episodes, transcripts, and additional resources.

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Impact Factor 56.3 on The Lancet! Our Iranian Start-up, Coenzyme-R's latest article under the title "Global, regional, and national incidence and mortality burden of non-COVID-19 lower respiratory infections and aetiologies, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 " was published in the Lancet Infectious Diseases Journal with IF = 56.3 by our head scientific board, Reza Arefnezhad .

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PainRelief.com Interview with: Nathaniel M. Schuster, MDPain and Headache NeurologistAssociate ProfessorCenter for Pain MedicineDepartment of AnesthesiologyUC San Diego Health Schuster, Nathaniel, MD, Pain Medecine PainRelief.com: What is the background for this study? Response: Many Americans self-treat migraine with cannabis. #@UCSDHealth ##AANAM ##cannabis ##neurology ##painrelief

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Please join the American Cancer Society for the webinar "What do Patients Need and Want to Know Before Lung Cancer Surgery and/or Radiation Treatment?" Date/Time: May 30th 10am - 11am ET Details: Moderator Douglas Wood, MD; Thomas Varghese, MD, MS, MBA; Drew Moghanaki, MD, MPH; and Terri Ann DiJulio will present in an engaging session that brings together surgeons, radiation oncologists, and patients in a discussion around early-stage lung cancer treatment. First, they will highlight what patients should know in choosing between local therapies, and what they should know in preparing for surgery or radiation and the recovery and consequences of therapy. This will then be augmented by the patient voice of what patients want to know to help physicians be better attuned to the issues that are most important to patients as they consider and undergo therapy for early stage lung cancer. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eVwrAJFt Recordings of the first two webinars in the series can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eSUpKnN2 or on the website, nlcrt.org.

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"What I like most about visiting Dr Engwall is that he always helps me understand the difficulties I'm dealing with in a better/ more complete/ optimistic sense, and how to deal/cope with them." #Berkeley #EastBay #SFBayArea #EastBayIntegrativePsychiatry #bradleyengwall #adhd #autism #depression #anxiety #neurofeedback #neurotherapy #psychiatry #biofeedback #ketamine #psychotherapy #Oakland

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From Detox to Pretox: Dr. John Damianos’ Expert Strategies Discover the truth about detoxification and make informed health choices with Dr. John Damianos, MD, in the eye-opening session "Unmasking Harmful Detox Claims." As an esteemed physician specializing in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the Mayo Clinic, Dr. Damianos debunks misconceptions and separates fact from fiction. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights. Watch the full session at omhealthhub.com now! #OMHealthHub #Detoxification #HealthAndWellness #MayoClinic #Gastroenterology #Hepatology #HealthyLiving y #HealthEducation #EvidenceBasedMedicine

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