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Award-winning fashion photographer Rick Guidotti recently visited the School of Dental Medicine to promote the use of more inclusive imagery in medical education and to celebrate the beauty of human diversity. The two-day visit culminated in an event at a University Pediatric Dentistry clinic during which Guidotti gifted professional photography to dozens of children and youth with disabilities in Western New York. Guidotti — whose clients have included Yves St Laurent, Revlon and L'Oreal — is the founder of POSITIVE EXPOSURE, a nonprofit dedicated to building a more inclusive world through photography, film, exhibitions, lectures and educational programs. The charitable program has partnered with hospitals, medical schools and educational institutions around the world to reframe patient depictions in medical education through its initiative FRAME, a web-based educational library and resource. FRAME was the subject of Guidotti's guest lecture to a class of UB dental students on...

SUNNY BHATIA CARDIOLOGY CEO, Region I and Corporate Chief Medical Officer Prime Healthcare Dr. Sunny Bhatia, MD, MMM, FACHE, FACC, FSCAI, CEO of Prime Healthcare Region I and corporate chief medical officer, is an interventional cardiologist who is quadruple board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, nuclear cardiology and interventional cardiology. He is a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, American College of Cardiology, and the Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions. Under Dr. Bhatia's leadership, Prime Healthcare's hospitals and particularly its Region I hospitals have earned unprecedented accolades for quality, patient safety and performance from nationally recognized healthcare rating agencies. Dr. Bhatia ensures that Prime's hospitals and physicians are aligned in their goals of providing safe and high-quality care at lower cost. Return to Index.

The billionaire CEO of Citadel has donated $25 million to Miami's Nicklaus Children's Hospital, one of the largest single donations in its 72-year history. The donation from Citadel's Ken Griffin will support the hospital's new five-story, 127,000-square-foot surgical tower that's set to open in 2024, the hospital announced Tuesday at a news conference. "We are so blessed to have such a talented team dedicated to providing the best possible care to children across the state and around the world," Griffin said. "Ensuring that all children have access to high-quality health care has been a priority of mine for many years and I'm honored today to play a role in expanding the important work of this incredible institution." The donation will also provide funding for Nicklaus Children's four major institutes to advance pediatric care. Golf legend Jack Nicklaus, the hospital's namesake, called it "a very special moment...

[unable to retrieve full-text content] Physician burnout, depression getting worse: Medscape survey    FierceHealthcare

In a recent study published in the journal Communications Biology , researchers investigated the effect of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine booster on severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)-specific antibodies in the milk of lactating women. Additionally, they explored whether the booster-induced antibody response differed from the homologous and heterologous boosting schedule of their primary vaccination. Study: Comparing the SARS-CoV-2-specific antibody response in human milk after homologous and heterologous booster vaccinations. Image Credit: HTeam / Shutterstock Background Human milk gives passive immunity to breastfed infants, primarily in the form of immunoglobulin A (IgA), against infections. While IgA, a component of mucosal immunity, is the first line of defense, IgG is abundant in serum and mounts the secondary immune response that sustains for several months. Thus, maternal vaccination against COVID-19 l...

At 89, Patricia Fischer's health challenges are a bit more tolerable thanks to Carle's Mobile Health Clinic. Anemic with a failing liver, Fischer's physician recommended a drug taken every other week to build up her blood. This requires a blood draw prior to the injection. That recommendation can be challenging as her veins to not easily yield to needles. In addition, she experiences some dementia and also walks with a walker. Her niece, Nancy Oliver, said it is a blessing to care for both her 94-year-old father, Donald Greeson, and her aunt, who years ago cared for her own mother and elderly aunts. "Patricia is a gentle lady who sometimes gets a twinkle in her eye when she feels a bit ornery," Oliver said. As a caregiver who also works full time, Oliver found it increasingly difficult to help her aunt meet her medical needs. Every other week, two trips to Carle were required for Fischer to receive the medication. One visit to the lab for a blood draw and two day...

Respiratory syncytial virus infects the lungs where it can cause serious illness in very young and very old people. Credit: NIAID/NIH/SPL Last week, the pharmaceutical company Moderna announced promising results from a trial of over-60s for its vaccine against a potentially fatal disease: respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The pharmaceutical companies Pfizer and GSK announced similar Phase III results for this age group last year — both are now awaiting regulatory approval. Pfizer has also filed for approval to give its vaccine during pregnancy, following results showing that it protected newborn babies against RSV. Assuming they will be approved soon, what is likely to be the impact of these first RSV vaccines? RSV usually causes mild cold-like symptoms, but can be dangerous in very young and very old people. Cases have soared in recent months, putting stress on health-care systems. In babies aged between around one month and one year, RSV is globally the ...

[unable to retrieve full-text content] CDC Questions Flu Vaccine's Role in COVID-19 Booster Stroke Risk | HealthNews    Healthnews.com

Share on Pinterest Healthgrades has announced the recipients of its 'America's Best Hospitals' awards, which recognizes extraordinary care from the top hospitals nationwide. Laura Segall/Bloomberg via Getty Images Healthgrades has announced the recipients of the 2023 America's Best Hospitals Awards and State Rankings. The top 50 hospitals on their list identify the top 1% of hospitals in the US. The site's annual recognition offers a comprehensive look at healthcare options derived from a review of nearly 4,500 hospitals, spanning more than 31 of the most common conditions and procedures. Finding the right healthcare support and treatment for you can be a challenge. For some people, it might be difficult to know where to turn to receive optimal care. Healthgrades, the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals, has announced the recipients of their 2023 America's Best Hospitals Awards and State Rankings, according to a p...

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[unable to retrieve full-text content] A Probiotic May Equal Antibiotics in Fighting Staph Infection    U.S. News & World Report

Story Public Health – Seattle & King County is investigating a confirmed measles case in a King County resident, an adult female. The individual was at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and Providence Swedish First Hill while infectious. The individual was unvaccinated, and the infection was likely acquired outside the United States. "Measles is highly contagious and if you don't have immunity, you can get it just by being in a room where a person with measles has been," said Dr. Eric Chow, Communicable Disease Chief for Public Health – Seattle & King County. "Fortunately, the measles vaccine is very effective. Two doses of measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine provides about 97% protection against getting infected by measles and that protection lasts a lifetime." Location of potential exposure to the public The infected individual was at the following public locations before she was diagnosed with measles. These times...

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Jan. 12, 2023 -- For the second straight year, the percentage of schoolchildren immunized against measles fell below a critical rate necessary to prevent the virus from spreading in the community, federal health officials say. More than 250,000 kids who started kindergarten last fall might be at risk, with only 93% having protection against measles, a potentially fatal and highly infectious disease, according to CDC data . It's the second year in a row that coverage against measles, mumps, and rubella dipped below 95%, which is necessary to prevent it from spreading. Kids haven't been at that rate of protection since before the coronavirus pandemic began. CDC data also shows that kindergarten immunization rates are continuing to fall against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, and chickenpox.  "We know measles, mumps, and rubella vaccination coverage for kindergartners is the lowest it has been in over a decade … and that is something to be concerned about,...

[unable to retrieve full-text content] A Probiotic May Equal Antibiotics in Fighting Staph Infection    U.S. News & World Report

OKLAHOMA CITY – OU Health has named Kendal Pinkston as the system's new chief administrative officer of children's services. Pinkston has previously served as chief operating officer at Oklahoma Children's Hospital OU Health and as vice president of operations for Oklahoma Children's Hospital. Among accomplishments, she provided oversight for Pediatric Intensive Care Unit expansion, cardiac cath lab upgrades, and development and growth of children's cardiovascular surgery and neurosciences clinical services. She has overseen more than $60 million of capital projects at Oklahoma Children's Hospital. In her new role, she will oversee pediatric inpatient services, including women and newborn services at Oklahoma Children's Hospital and across the integrated academic health system. Her role will include strategic initiatives to advance children's services and business operations. Pinkston joined OU Health in 2006 after completing a master's degree ...

Gesund, the company ensuring that medical artificial intelligence (AI) is safe and effective for all, today announced the launch of its commercial platform on the Amazon Web Services Marketplace (AWS). The news is immediately impactful to the thousands of healthcare professionals who use AWS and need a low-code and collaborative platform to train and test algorithms. While AI holds tremendous promise for the healthcare industry, the sector has unique challenges with respect to data training, testing and validation that directly impact the ability to ensure equity and effectiveness in its use. Regulatory considerations like HIPAA for instance make it time consuming and difficult for developers to access the data they need to train their systems. For optimal results, training data furthermore needs to cover a variety of patient demographic profiles and should be annotated by board-certified physicians. To ensure responsible innovation, it needs to be easier for developers to test algorit...

Sharing their experience of the common condition from the perspectives of both the sufferer and the supporter, the pair have been praised for their openness and continue to support others who are going through a similar experience. Endometriosis UK, a charity, explains that the condition occurs when cells, similar to the ones in the lining of the womb, are found elsewhere in the body. Each month these cells react in the same way to those in the womb, building up and then breaking down and bleeding. However, unlike the cells in the womb that are able to leave the body when an individual has a period, this blood has no way to escape. This causes inflammation, pain and the formation of scar tissue. Other potential symptoms of endometriosis includes: Chronic pain Fatigue/lack of energy Depression/isolation Problems with a couple's sex life/relationships An inability to conceive Difficulty in fulfilling work and social commitments. Due to the condition sharing symptoms with other condit...

Introduction An increasing proportion of the global population is affected by skin infections, primarily bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic skin infections. The major bacteria causing skin infections include Propionibacterium acnes, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Staphylococcus aureus , and Streptococcus pyogenes . These major pathogens lead to complications such as acne, impetigo, erysipelas, cellulites, etc. The major viruses involved in skin infections include herpes simplex virus (HSV), human papillomavirus, molluscum contagiosum virus, etc. leading to herpes simplex, warts, molluscum contagiosum, etc. Dermatophytes and Candida are the major fungi involved in skin infections which could lead to different types of dermatophytosis. The major pathogens leading to parasitic skin infections include Sarcoptes scabiei mites, Leishmania sp., etc. which are the causative agents of scabies, cutaneous leishmaniasis, etc. In the absence of prompt and effective treatment, these conditi...