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A Comprehensive Guide to CT-Angiogram of the Heart-Part 1

Rao Doctor

A CT-angiogram of the heart, commonly referred to as cardiac CT angiography, is a sophisticated imaging technique that utilizes computed tomography (CT) technology to visualize the arteries of the heart, called the coronary arteries and assess blood flow within the heart. How is CT-Angiogram done?

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How Locum Tenens Fits Into Modern Healthcare Staffing Solutions

Barton Associates

flu season) Holidays and local events Unexpected emergencies or disasters Demographic changes in the community While historical data can provide some guidance, it’s nearly impossible to predict with 100% accuracy the exact staffing needs at any given time.

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Hearing Loss in Geriatrics and Palliative Care: A Podcast with Nick Reed and Meg Wallhagen

GeriPal

COVID-19, masks, and hearing difficulty: Perspectives of healthcare providers. Association of Sensory and Cognitive Impairment With Healthcare Utilization and Cost in Older Adults. Think about the last time you attended a talk on communication skills or goals of care discussions. I’m guessing not. Meg: Thank you very much.

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EMS Intervention to Reduce Falls: Carmen Quatman and Katie Quatman-Yates

GeriPal

Going into patient’s homes was eye opening. There were trip hazards, loose carpets, some people were hoarders. And yet, after assisting the older adult to their feet, the EMS providers would leave. Their job was done. It’s not surprising that the number of repeat calls for falls is alarmingly high. Alex: I think this is a first.

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Palliative Rehab?!?: Ann Henshaw, Tamra Keeney, and Sarguni Singh

GeriPal

Ann: Well, I think teamwork is key in this space and I am a big baseball fan, big Red Sox fan, which is not a good thing to be right now, but I really think it’s indicative of how we should all be working together on this team to help our seriously ill patients. Ann: No, he was very excited. And this time everybody’s joining in.

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RCT of Default Inpatient PC Consults: Kate Courtright & Scott Halpern

GeriPal

First, in our editorial, we expressed concern about the length of stay metric not being patient centric, though important for health systems focused on cost savings. It was refreshing to hear Scott and Kate express similar sentiments. Much more to come. And I get to play Phish, who Scott has seen about 100 times in concert. I saw them only twice.

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Nudges for Prognosis and Comfort Care in the ICU: Kate Courtright, Scott Halpern, & Jaspal Singh

GeriPal

The nudge toward offering comfort care led to more hospice and early comfort-care orders. Is this due to chance alone, given the multiplicity of secondary outcomes examined? We’ve done a podcast already on nudging. Where was it? Alex 01:13 The nudging podcast We’ve done a couple I think. We also had a podcast with. Eric 02:08 Great.