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Keith Stokes

Teleradiology Just Changed Everything

You won’t believe how much faster patients in Ethiopia are getting their X-ray results now. After switching to a web-based teleradiology system, waiting times dropped from almost two days to just a few hours! Plus, patient satisfaction shot up. This tech is making a huge difference in public hospitals, letting people get diagnosed and treated way quicker. If you ever doubted the power of digital health, this is your sign to pay attention! #Teleradiology #HealthTech #PatientCare #DigitalHealth #Ethiopia #HealthcareInnovation #Health

Michelle Welch

A-Fib Patients Missing Key Meds?

Just found out most people newly diagnosed with A-Fib in the hospital aren’t getting prescribed blood thinners—even though some are at real risk for stroke! Only about a third of high-risk patients actually get anticoagulants in the year after leaving the hospital. Kinda wild, right? Docs say we need more research, but this feels like a big gap in care for folks who could really use the protection. #AFib #StrokePrevention #HealthNews #PatientCare #Health

elizabethwang

Getting Pain Meds Is a Nightmare Now

Imagine being in serious pain and your doctor can’t even get you the meds you need. Thanks to tighter opioid rules, even legit patients—like those with cancer—are struggling to get painkillers. Docs are spending hours fighting with insurance and pharmacies, and some patients just aren’t getting relief. Mount Sinai’s tried some fixes, but it’s still a mess, especially in underserved neighborhoods. The opioid crisis is real, but now so is the pain crisis for those who actually need help. #OpioidCrisis #Healthcare #PainManagement #PatientCare #Health

itaylor

Gynecologic Surgery Risks for Kidney Patients

Just learned that women with kidney failure who need gynecologic surgery face very different risks depending on their treatment type and surgery approach. Vaginal hysterectomies seem safer—fewer transfusions, less ICU time, and shorter hospital stays compared to abdominal ones. But if you’re on peritoneal dialysis, the risk of complications and longer hospital stays goes way up. Kidney transplant patients fare better overall. Age and emergency surgeries also make things riskier. Super important info if you or someone you know is facing this! #KidneyHealth #GynecologicSurgery #WomensHealth #HealthNews #PatientCare #Health

Ashley Johnson

Same-Day Discharge After Ablation? It’s Happening!

Big shift in heart care: more patients are heading home the same day after catheter ablation, thanks to new guidelines from HRS and ACC. Studies show it’s safe for many, with super low complication rates—plus, it saves money and opens up more access. Docs just need to follow a checklist and make sure patients are good candidates. This could mean no more overnight stays for a lot of folks! Would you want to skip the hospital stay? #HeartHealth #MedicalNews #Ablation #HealthcareInnovation #PatientCare #Health

Adam Cox

Why Real Pain Patients Can’t Get Opioids

Did you know even cancer patients are struggling to get pain meds now? Docs say strict opioid rules—meant to fight the overdose crisis—are making it super hard for legit patients to get what they need. 88% of palliative care docs report constant issues, and some are spending hours just calling pharmacies. Mount Sinai is trying workarounds, but the problem is bigger than one hospital. It’s wild how the crackdown is hitting the people who need help most! #OpioidCrisis #Healthcare #PainManagement #PatientCare #Health

Terry Brown

Sedation Protocols Are Getting a Major Upgrade

Did you know hospitals are leveling up patient comfort with new sedation protocols? Moderate sedation keeps you chill but awake during procedures—no need for a breathing tube or deep sleep. The coolest part: tech like capnography and patient-controlled sedation lets you stay in control and recover faster. Plus, AI-powered monitoring is making things even safer. Basically, getting medical procedures done is about to feel way less scary and a lot more comfortable! #HealthcareInnovation #PatientCare #Sedation #MedicalTech #HospitalLife #Health