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Infections after surgery are more likely due to bacteria already on your skin than from microbes in the hospital − new research

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星期三, 四月 10, 2024
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Genetic data from the bacteria causing these infections – think CSI for E. coli – tells another story: Most health care-associated infections are caused by previously harmless bacteria that patients already had on their bodies before they even entered the hospital.

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  • Genetic data from the bacteria causing these infections – think CSI for E. coli – tells another story: Most health care-associated infections are caused by previously harmless bacteria that patients already had on their bodies before they even entered the hospital.
  • We show that many surgical site infections after spinal surgery are caused by microbes that are already on the patient’s skin.

Surgical infections are a persistent problem

  • Among the different types of heath care-associated infections, surgical site infections stand out as particularly problematic.
  • A 2013 study found that surgical site infections contribute the most to the annual costs of hospital-acquired infections, totaling over 33% of the US$9.8 billion spent annually.
  • Still, surgical site infections occur following about 1 in 30 procedures, typically with no explanation.
  • While rates of many other medical complications have shown steady improvement over time, data from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that the problem of surgical site infection is not getting better.

BYOB (Bring your own bacteria)

  • Prior studies on surgical site infection have been limited to a single species of bacteria and used older genetic analysis methods.
  • But new technologies have opened the door to studying all types of bacteria and testing their antibiotic resistance genes simultaneously.
  • Over a one-year period, we sampled the bacteria living in the nose, skin and stool of over 200 patients before surgery.
  • In fact, 86% of the bacteria causing infections after spine surgery were genetically matched to bacteria a patient carried before surgery.
  • That number is remarkably close to estimates from earlier studies using older genetic techniques focused on Staphylococcus aureus.
  • They likely acquired these antibiotic-resistant microbes through prior antibiotic exposure, consumer products or routine community contact.

Preventing surgical infections

  • At face value, our results may seem intuitive – surgical wound infections come from bacteria that hang out around that part of the body.
  • If the most likely source of surgical infection – the patient’s microbiome – is known in advance, this presents medical teams with an opportunity to protect against it prior to a scheduled procedure.
  • The fact that most infections don’t actually start with sources in the hospital is probably a testament to the efficacy of these protocols.


Dustin Long receives funding from the National Institutes of Health. Dr Bryson-Cahn receives funding from the Gordon and Berry Moore Foundation and is the co-medical director for Alaska Airlines.

Michael S. Aronow, MD, Installed as AOFAS® President

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星期五, 九月 22, 2023
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Rosemont, Ill., Sept. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon, Michael S. Aronow, MD, was named the president of the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS), the leading organization for the surgical and nonoperative treatment of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity.

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  • Rosemont, Ill., Sept. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon, Michael S. Aronow, MD, was named the president of the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS), the leading organization for the surgical and nonoperative treatment of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity.
  • In addition to leading the Society as president, Dr. Aronow will serve on the Board of Directors of the Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation , the philanthropic arm of AOFAS.
  • As president of the 2,500-member society, Dr. Aronow’s main goal is to continue to move the AOFAS toward achieving its vision to lead the global community in foot and ankle education, research, innovation, and advocacy.
  • Dr. Aronow is well known in organized medicine for his tireless advocacy on behalf of orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeons and their patients.

Opticyte Earns FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for the First Cell O2 Patient Monitor for Organ Failure

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星期一, 一月 9, 2023
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Opticyte , a medical device start-up, announced today that its Cell O₂ Patient Monitor received Breakthrough Device Designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for real-time, continuous monitoring of patients at risk of organ failure.

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  • Opticyte , a medical device start-up, announced today that its Cell O₂ Patient Monitor received Breakthrough Device Designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for real-time, continuous monitoring of patients at risk of organ failure.
  • The Cell O₂ Patient Monitor uses noninvasive optical spectroscopy technology to measure and detect systemic low oxygen levels inside cells.
  • The Breakthrough Device Designation provides for timely interactions with the FDA and prioritized review of the regulatory submissions.
  • Fewer than 800 devices in the history of the FDA regulatory approval process have ever received Breakthrough Device Designation.

American Healthcare REIT Appoints Marvin O'Quinn and Valerie Richardson to Board of Directors

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星期二, 一月 10, 2023
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IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Healthcare REIT, Inc., a self-managed, publicly registered, real estate investment trust, announced today the appointments of Marvin O'Quinn and Valerie Richardson to the company's board of directors, effective January 10, 2023.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Healthcare REIT, Inc., a self-managed, publicly registered, real estate investment trust, announced today the appointments of Marvin O'Quinn and Valerie Richardson to the company's board of directors, effective January 10, 2023.
  • O'Quinn and Richardson bring extensive experience in their respective fields of healthcare and commercial real estate that will complement the experience of the company's existing board of directors.
  • "We are pleased to welcome Marvin O'Quinn and Valerie Richardson to the American Healthcare REIT board," said Danny Prosky, president, chief executive officer and director.
  • "Our board selected Marvin and Valerie to serve as directors based on their proven track records in the healthcare and real estate industries, respectively.

Hope Orthopedics of Oregon Expands Foot/Ankle Service with Dr. Justin Brohard

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星期四, 八月 11, 2022
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SALEM, Ore., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hope Orthopedics of Oregon has announced the addition of fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Justin Brohard totheir Salem, Oregon clinic, located at 1600 State Street.

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  • SALEM, Ore., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hope Orthopedics of Oregon has announced the addition of fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Justin Brohard totheir Salem, Oregon clinic, located at 1600 State Street.
  • He comes to Hope Orthopedics after completing an orthopedic foot and ankle fellowship at the University of Washington, Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, WA.
  • Hope Orthopedics CEO, Lorissa Addabbo noted, "We are thrilled to have Dr. Brohard join Hope.
  • Dr. Brohard grew up in Illinois but fell in love with Oregon during his teaching fellowship at the The College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific.

BCEN Announces Plans for Burn Nursing Specialty Certification

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星期二, 三月 15, 2022
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OAK BROOK, Ill., March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN), the benchmark for specialty certification across the emergency nursing spectrum, today announced it is developing a burn nursing specialty certification. The new professional credential will be called the Certified Burn Registered Nurse (CBRN). After collaborating with the American Burn Association (ABA) on the initial development of the CBRN, BCEN will own and maintain the CBRN certification program.

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  • OAK BROOK, Ill., March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) , the benchmark for specialty certification across the emergency nursing spectrum, today announced it is developing a burn nursing specialty certification .
  • After collaborating with the American Burn Association (ABA) on the initial development of the CBRN, BCEN will own and maintain the CBRN certification program.
  • Among the ABA-led accomplishments leading up to the development of a burn nursing specialty certification was the formal recognition of burn nursing as a nursing specialty by the American Nurses Association in August 2020 and the publication of Burn Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice .
  • For more details and future updates about the CBRN, please visit BCEN's CBRN burn nursing certification page .

2021 Fire Season Results in Collaboration Between West Coast Burn Centers, the National Fire Protection Association and Fire Rescue Organizations

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星期四, 九月 2, 2021
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ANAHEIM, Calif., Sept. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors , the leading national non-profit dedicated to supporting burn survivors, launched a national campaign in conjunction with nine west coast burn centers, the National Fire Protection Association, and fire rescue organizations nationwide.

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  • ANAHEIM, Calif., Sept. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors , the leading national non-profit dedicated to supporting burn survivors, launched a national campaign in conjunction with nine west coast burn centers, the National Fire Protection Association, and fire rescue organizations nationwide.
  • Outreach focuses on wildfire safety, burn prevention, and first aid to prepare the public for a severe wildfire season following 2020's catastrophic season.
  • Campaign partners include Anaheim Fire & Rescue, Legacy Oregon Burn Center, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Santa Clara Valley Medical Center's Burn Center, UC Davis FFBI Regional Burn Center, UC Irvine Regional Burn Center, UW Medicine Regional Burn Center at Harborview Medical Center and Western States Burn Center at North Colorado Medical Center.
  • For more information on Phoenix Society, the Wildfire Safety and Burn Prevention campaign, and current programs, visit https://www.phoenix-society.org/wildfire21 .

TransformativeMed Provides Free COVID-19 Tracking and Workflow Solution to Seattle-Based Hospitals and Medical Centers

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星期五, 三月 20, 2020
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COVID-19/CORES is already being used at UW Medicine, which includes the University of Washington Medical Center and Harborview Medical Center.

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  • COVID-19/CORES is already being used at UW Medicine, which includes the University of Washington Medical Center and Harborview Medical Center.
  • The existing CORES app provides specialty-specific workflow and content, integrates workflows and coordinates patient handoffs.
  • In the next few days, TransformativeMed plans to make its COVID-19/CORES application free of charge during the coronavirus outbreak to other hospitals and health systems.
  • TransformativeMed dramatically improves the usability of Electronic Health Records (EHRs), with specialty-specific and disease-specific workflows, which are embedded within the EHR.

Northpoint Washington Announces Brian Smart, MD as Medical Director

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星期二, 一月 21, 2020
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SEATTLE, Jan. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Northpoint Recovery, which operates inpatient and outpatient addiction treatment facilities in Washington and Idaho, has named Brian Smart, MD as Washington Medical Director.

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  • SEATTLE, Jan. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Northpoint Recovery, which operates inpatient and outpatient addiction treatment facilities in Washington and Idaho, has named Brian Smart, MD as Washington Medical Director.
  • Before joining the team at Northpoint Washington, Dr. Smart served as both Medical Director and staff psychiatrist at Smoky Point Behavioral Health, Associate Medical Director at Eating Recovery Center of Washington, and was an acting assistant professor and staff psychiatrist at Harborview Medical Center with teaching responsibilities for residents and medical students.
  • "We are thrilled to add a medical leader like Brian Smart, MD to our team in Washington," said Logan Stroud, VP of the Washington Market.
  • "My goal is to help ensure that Northpoint continues to offer flexible, patient-centered and effective addiction treatment options to patients in Washington," Dr. Smart said.