With minimally invasive surgery, patients experience reduced trauma to the body, shorter hospital stays, reduced blood loss, less post-operative pain, less risk of infection and less scarring.
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Considered a breakthrough, pulsed field ablation uses pulsed electric fields to efficiently isolate the pulmonary veins for the treatment of atrial fibrillation. Because the mechanism of cell death is non-thermal, the risk of collateral structure damage is potentially lower.
Natalie Bath, M.D., will treat patients with cancers related to the gastrointestinal tract, liver and pancreas, and the endocrine system.
With minimally invasive surgery, patients experience reduced trauma to the body, shorter hospital stays, reduced blood loss, less post-operative pain, less risk of infection and less scarring.
The deadline to register for USA Health Game Day is Thursday, Oct. 3.
The state-of-the-art systems combine advanced AI and acquisition software with intuitive workflow, allowing patients to be more comfortable during their procedures and providing the latest in imaging performance.
Marc Manix, M.D., FAANS, says his surgical interests lie in oncology, spine, trauma, and critical care medicine.
Murphy M. Walters, M.D., will focus on treating upper and lower extremity fractures, pelvic fractures, post-traumatic hip arthritis and bone infections, and will perform total hip replacements.
This program aims to provide a solid foundation for success in the challenging and rewarding fields of academic science and medicine.
The winner for 2024 is Gwenn Moring, a medical assistant at the Freestanding Emergency Department (FED) Imaging Center.
“This award is affirmation that our team in internal medicine is making a difference. They motivate me, they make it all worth it, and I'm grateful for their individual contributions,” Brittany Brown said.
A few simple preventive measures can make a difference in keeping your workplace well.
Each month, USA Health will focus on a safety behavior and tool to discuss and practice at huddles and in our departments.
