Cardiothoracic surgery

Jacqueline Saito, M.D., named chief quality and safety officer and VP for Medical Affairs at Children’s National

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
SPS, Child, Patient, Antimicrobial stewardship, Cardiothoracic surgery, American College, Hospital, Safety, Patient safety, Division, Health, Nursing

Dr. Saito will lead Children’s National in its continuous efforts on quality, patient safety and employee safety, as well as medical staff affairs.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Saito will lead Children’s National in its continuous efforts on quality, patient safety and employee safety, as well as medical staff affairs.
  • In addition, she will serve on the medical faculty and as attending physician in the Division of General and Thoracic Surgery.
  • “I am honored to lead the patient safety and quality initiatives at Children’s National Hospital,” Dr. Saito said.
  • “With her exceptional background in quality improvement and medical staff affairs she will elevate our efforts in safety, quality improvement and patient care outcomes.”

NRMP® Celebrates Match Day for the 2024 Main Residency Match®, Releases Results for Over 44,000 Applicants and Almost 6,400 Residency Programs

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Friday, March 15, 2024
Interventional radiology, PGY-1, Internal medicine, Growth, Pathology, Med-Peds, COVID-19, Anne Ferguson-Smith, Internal, Emergency medicine, MD, MBA, Competition (economics), Cardiothoracic surgery, Orthopedic surgery, BSN, Acceptance, Workforce, Physician, Doctor of Health Science, NRMP, Nursing

This year's Match included 44,853 applicants who certified a rank order list ("active applicants") and 41,503 certified positions in 6,395 residency training programs.

Key Points: 
  • This year's Match included 44,853 applicants who certified a rank order list ("active applicants") and 41,503 certified positions in 6,395 residency training programs.
  • A total of 50,413 applicants registered in the 2024 Main Residency Match, an all-time high and increase of 2,257 or 4.7 percent over last year.
  • Increases afforded applicants access to 125 more programs and 1,128 positions which is 2.8 percent more than the 2023 Main Residency Match.
  • Detailed SOAP results will be available in the 2024 Main Residency Match Results and Data Book, which is published in the Spring.

Gaxos Health Forms Medical Advisory Board to Support Launch of AI-powered Health and Wellness Solution

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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“The establishment of our Medical Advisory Board reflects our commitment to pursuing a best-in-class solution for Gaxos Health,” said Vadim Mats, CEO of Gaxos.AI.

Key Points: 
  • “The establishment of our Medical Advisory Board reflects our commitment to pursuing a best-in-class solution for Gaxos Health,” said Vadim Mats, CEO of Gaxos.AI.
  • He is an attending cardiologist at Hackensack University Medical Center’s Heart and Vascular Hospital where he is director of lipids and preventive cardiology.
  • Dr. Lebowitz received his MD from Cornell University Medical College (now Weill-Cornell Medical College) in New York.
  • “We welcome Dr. Lebowitz to the advisory board as his experience and talents will be invaluable to the creation of our solution,” Vadim Mats added.

Spectral AI Appoints Dr. J. Michael DiMaio to Board of Directors

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Monday, February 12, 2024
Hospital, American Heart Association, Artificial intelligence, Society, University, American College, Health, American Surgical Association, Cardiothoracic surgery, Bangladesh Technical Education Board, Register, NIH, Duke University Hospital, JAMA, Physician, MDAI, International Society, General surgery, Abstract, Internal medicine, United, Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Research, Human services, Spectral, FDA, American College of Surgeons, National Science Foundation, American Burn Association, Lung transplantation, Publication, Medical device

DALLAS, Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spectral AI, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDAI) (“Spectral AI” or the “Company”), an artificial intelligence (AI) company focused on the unmet need for improved medical diagnostics to allow faster and more accurate treatment decisions in wound care, today announces the appointment of Dr. J. Michael DiMaio to its Board of Directors, effective February 7, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spectral AI, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDAI) (“Spectral AI” or the “Company”), an artificial intelligence (AI) company focused on the unmet need for improved medical diagnostics to allow faster and more accurate treatment decisions in wound care, today announces the appointment of Dr. J. Michael DiMaio to its Board of Directors, effective February 7, 2024.
  • Dr. DiMaio joins the Board as a non-executive member to fill the vacancy left by the departure of Mr. Michael Murphy.
  • Dr. Michael DiMaio is one of the Company’s founders and previously served as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors from 2011 to 2020.
  • "I am pleased to welcome back Dr. Michael DiMaio to Spectral AI’s Board of Directors," said Richard Cotton, Chairman of the Board of Directors.

North Shore University Hospital completes $560M surgical tower

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
Neurology, Cardiology, Practice Management, Surgery, General Health, Health, Hospitals, Other Health, Magnet, Multimedia, Travel, Skanska, MD, Hospital, 3D, Longevity, CMS, Liver, Operating, Heart, Kidney, Lung, Credit, State, Cardiothoracic surgery, Nursing, Intensive care unit, Petrocelli, Patient, Work, North Shore University Hospital, Brain, Bed, ICU, Jodi, Teaching hospital, News, Katz

Seventy years after North Shore University Hospital (NSUH) first opened its doors, the Level I trauma center and quaternary care teaching hospital today announced the completion of the Petrocelli Surgical Pavilion, a landmark decades-long project that will transform health care in the region.

Key Points: 
  • Seventy years after North Shore University Hospital (NSUH) first opened its doors, the Level I trauma center and quaternary care teaching hospital today announced the completion of the Petrocelli Surgical Pavilion, a landmark decades-long project that will transform health care in the region.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240201960010/en/
    Northwell Health CEO Michael Dowling (with scissors) and Trustee Chair Margaret Crotty (right) surrounded by Northwell leaders and members of the Petrocelli family at the dedication of the $560 million Petrocelli Surgical Pavilion at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, NY.
  • In 2023, CMS gave the hospital its highest 5-star rating while US News & World Report named the hospital No.
  • “North Shore University Hospital has made tremendous strides from its roots as a small community hospital.

Toronto welcomed nearly 9M visitors in 2023, still below 2019

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Monday, January 22, 2024
Family, Business intelligence, Culture, Cardiothoracic surgery, Friends, Travel, Conference, Congress, Restaurant, Tourism, Collision, NHL, Growth

Before the pandemic, Toronto welcomed 9.56 million visitors in 2019 with $6.7 billion in visitor spending and over $10 billion in economic impact.

Key Points: 
  • Before the pandemic, Toronto welcomed 9.56 million visitors in 2019 with $6.7 billion in visitor spending and over $10 billion in economic impact.
  • "Toronto has always benefited from a diversified visitor economy with strong visitation coming from within Canada as well as from the U.S. and overseas markets," said Andrew Weir, Executive Vice President, Destination Toronto.
  • In 2023 major meetings brought 290,000 visitors to Toronto, however both the number of meetings and total attendees remain below pre-pandemic levels, as 2019 saw 444,000 attendees in the city.
  • Toronto residents recognize the key role of Toronto's visitor economy, with 89 per cent saying that the tourism industry is important to Toronto's economy.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Divyakant B. Gandhi, MBBS, FRCS, FACS as a Distinguished Cardiothoracic Surgeon

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Monday, January 15, 2024
Student, Atrial fibrillation, Patient, University, Research, Medical college, FRCS, Health, Multimedia, Heart, Inner circle, Cardiothoracic surgery, Circulatory system, FACS, Royal, Elective surgery, Coronary artery disease, Medicine, Mentorship, General surgery, Lung cancer, Ohio State University, Quality of life, Royal college, Georgia Tech, American College, Intellectual property, Ventricular septal defect, McLaren Health Care Corporation, Parent, Doctor of Philosophy, Multiple, Education, Mitral valve, Lung, MBBS, Physician

Divyakant B. Gandhi is an international physician, innovative thinker, and leader in cardiac care.

Key Points: 
  • Divyakant B. Gandhi is an international physician, innovative thinker, and leader in cardiac care.
  • He has been in practice as a Heart, Lung & Vascular surgeon for over 35 years.
  • As a leader in the clinical setting, Dr. Gandhi is the Chief of Staff, Medical Director, and Chief of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery at McLaren Greater Lansing.
  • Dr. Gandhi practices his specialty under the auspices of the Center for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery in Detroit, MI.

Health On Cloud Expands Global Presence with Innovative Metaverse Medical Platform

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Thursday, December 28, 2023
Cloud, Cardiology, Multimedia, SHA, Developed country, Research, WHO, Amazon, ICT, Patient safety, Feasibility study, Education, CIO, Society, Cardiothoracic surgery, Genomics, Asan Medical Center, HOC, CLOUD, NHS foundation trust, University of Manchester, Pharmaceutical industry

SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Health On Cloud, an innovator in advanced healthcare solutions, is excited to announce the global expansion of its revolutionary metaverse medical consultation platform, CURISALL, along with its medical education platform, MEDTIS.

Key Points: 
  • SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Health On Cloud, an innovator in advanced healthcare solutions, is excited to announce the global expansion of its revolutionary metaverse medical consultation platform, CURISALL, along with its medical education platform, MEDTIS.
  • Health On Cloud is focused on deploying a globally connected Virtual University Hospital consisting of (i) Meta-Versity; and (ii) Cloud Hospital.
  • In line with WHO's vision, Health On Cloud envisions creating a world where no one is excluded from medical services.
  • Additionally, by collecting medical data through remote consultations, Health On Cloud aims to contribute to the latest advancements in healthcare technology.

Health On Cloud Expands Global Presence with Innovative Metaverse Medical Platform

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Cloud, Cardiology, SHA, Developed country, Research, WHO, Amazon, ICT, Patient safety, Feasibility study, Education, CIO, Society, Cardiothoracic surgery, Genomics, Asan Medical Center, HOC, CLOUD, NHS foundation trust, University of Manchester, Pharmaceutical industry

SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Health On Cloud, an innovator in advanced healthcare solutions, is excited to announce the global expansion of its revolutionary metaverse medical consultation platform, CURISALL, along with its medical education platform, MEDTIS.

Key Points: 
  • SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Health On Cloud, an innovator in advanced healthcare solutions, is excited to announce the global expansion of its revolutionary metaverse medical consultation platform, CURISALL, along with its medical education platform, MEDTIS.
  • Health On Cloud is focused on deploying a globally connected Virtual University Hospital consisting of (i) Meta-Versity; and (ii) Cloud Hospital.
  • In line with WHO's vision, Health On Cloud envisions creating a world where no one is excluded from medical services.
  • Additionally, by collecting medical data through remote consultations, Health On Cloud aims to contribute to the latest advancements in healthcare technology.

In Preparation for FDA Clearance and Device Deployment, Inspira has Appointed Dr. Dan Gorfil, to Medical Advisory Board

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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Ltd. (Nasdaq: IINN) (Nasdaq: IINNW) (the "Company" or "Inspira"), a pioneer in life support technology with a vision to supersede traditional mechanical ventilators, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Dan Gorfil to its medical advisory board.

Key Points: 
  • Ltd. (Nasdaq: IINN) (Nasdaq: IINNW) (the "Company" or "Inspira"), a pioneer in life support technology with a vision to supersede traditional mechanical ventilators, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Dan Gorfil to its medical advisory board.
  • Dr. Gorfil's expertise are expected to significantly contribute to the deployment of the INSPIRA™ ART100.
  • "My commitment to life support innovation led me to Inspira Technologies," stated Dr. Gorfil.
  • Dagi Ben-Noon, CEO of Inspira Technologies, commented, "Dr. Gorfil's appointment represents a strategic step towards accelerating our technology's time-to-market.