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Grief after bariatric surgery is a feeling often felt by patients, but it is unexpected and challenging to understand. If patients can identify that they are grieving the loss of a connection, they can work to move through these emotions and know that what they are feeling is real and valid. In this blog post, BariNation CEO April Williams breaks down the waves of grief and explains how and why patients can feel them at any bariatric stage. #barinarion #bariatricsurgery #grief https://lnkd.in/d3GripNY

Did you know that high-voltage electrical burns and deep third-degree burns can sometimes trigger compartment syndrome? These severe burns can cause direct muscle damage, leading to intramuscular edema and increased interstitial pressure. Learn more about the consequences of burns and compartment syndrome in this article about a patient who suffered an amputation as a result.  https://lnkd.in/eK4HrS5B #Surgery #Patientcare #Orthopedics

Ten years of writing my weekly Self-Brain Surgery letter, and we haven't missed a week. Here are some thoughts on a decade of hurting, healing, and hoping together! If you haven't subscribed, please consider signing up for free, because this is a weekly place of hope!

Innovation and advancements in the neuro space always excite me!! C/O this powerful story of how a then 28-year-old was diagnosed with early onset Parkinson's, went through deep brain stimulation surgery, & now years later can enjoy her life with minimal to zero tremors.🧠 “The electrical stimulation changes the way brain cells signal each other to make them work more normally, or how they would if someone didn’t have Parkinson’s. It's not a cure, it does not slow the progression of the disease, but it’s another one of the tools we have to help manage the day-to-day symptoms of Parkinson’s,” says Dr. Appleby. FloodGate Medical #parkinsonsdisease #parkinsons #deepbrainstimulation #medicaldevice #savinglives #neuro #cognitive #innovation #tremors #medicaladvancements #meddevice

I'm back after a kids' summer hiatus. Both of my kids decided to test the resilience of their dominant hands: my son broke his, and my daughter came down with a fencing-induced “trigger finger” ailment. We're hopefully at the tail end of both adventures, though neither is fully resolved yet. This summer has been a whirlwind of uncertainty and frantic dashes. As my anesthesia-groggy son declared post-surgery, “I am so happy you don’t have a job, mom!” Well, while I am still trying to land a Manager job in the software industry, I also wanted to go back to blogging. There is so much new acquired knowledge in the past couple of months, but I really wanted to talk about a pillar of any position in any field: Ownership. And while it’s rarely mentioned in position requirements, and often assumed, I believe as a manager and a leader one should always expect it from their team. I believe, ownership is not just a job thing, it’s a daily attitude to everything one does. You should be an owner in your house and pick up something off the floor, even if you are not the one who dropped it. (You can clearly see I have teenagers in the house). By the same token you should own your space, the work you produce, the patients you are responsible for, etc. One of the examples of ownership I want to bring up happened to me when I was in the hospital after my big surgery. Long story short (and I am sure I will write about it at some point), but I had cancer in 2012, and as a result I had an 11-hours surgery that left me disabled for a week. I couldn’t move my arms, as my muscles were cut on the sides, I couldn’t move my legs, or frankly speaking, anything else, because my core muscles were cut as well. And basically everything goes back to core muscle. I could talk though. While I was lying in bed, nurses had to come to my room every hour to ensure blood flow through my vessels using a specific device. During one of these visits, the curtain separating my room from the hallway slipped from one of the rings and became skewed. As the nurse left, she had to spend extra time aligning the buttons to close it. By the end of the day, with all the comings and goings, three rings had fallen off, making it difficult for the nurses to close the curtain properly. This wasted time that could have been better spent attending to patients or resting. Yet, none of the nurses addressed the issue. By the second day, a fourth ring had dropped, and the curtain was barely hanging. Frustrated, I asked a nurse who could fix it. She responded that it was a maintenance responsibility. I asked if she had called maintenance, as they wouldn’t know there was a problem otherwise. She seemed surprised and asked, “Am I supposed to call them?” I pointed out that I physically couldn’t call them. After a brief conversation, the nurse called maintenance, and the curtain was fixed within 10 minutes. (more in the first comment)

👻💔 Phantom pain refers to the perception of discomfort or agony in a missing limb, often occurring after amputation surgery. From post-amputation woes to neuropathic conditions and beyond, phantom pain manifests in various forms, challenging individuals to confront unseen afflictions. 🧠💥While its exact cause remains elusive, researchers believe it stems from mixed signals between the brain and nerves. 🧠⚡It can last from minutes to days, and treatment options like mirror therapy can help. But if you’re looking to know more about phantom pain and its diagnosis, we’ve got information that can help. https://lnkd.in/gFu7X5Vd #health #healthandwellness #urlife

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month! Read our blog for tips that can help you manage: https://bit.ly/3wgXfDF #Parkinsons #ParkinsonsDisease #ParkinsonsDiagnosis #ParkinsonsTreatment #ParkinsonsMedications #ParkinsonsSurgery #ParkinsonsCaregiver #ParkinsonsPatient #ParksinsonsAwarenessMonth

Always nice to hear to the impact of AposHealth on patients' lives. Listen to Sue's story of how #Apos helped her regain her mobility, reduce pain, and allows her to manage the knee #osteoarthritis. She commenced the treatment 6 years ago when she was unable to manage her symptoms and in severe pain. Now, she is still able to the manage her condition independently, at home, without the need to access more care. 💡 Provide patient choice 🕣 Significantly delay/avoid the need for surgery 📉 Improve patient outcomes 💷 Reduce overall cost of care ✅ NICE recommended #patientoutcomes #patientexperience #medtechinnovation #nhs

In the whirlwind of life, it’s easy to lose sight of what truly matters. You may find yourself caught up in the daily grind, moving from one task to another, and wondering if you're living with genuine purpose. As a #physiatrist, you’re no stranger to these feelings. You entered medicine with a passion to heal, to bring comfort, and to make a difference. Yet, the business side of medicine often feels like a daunting maze, pulling you away from your core mission. Here’s the truth: redefining your purpose isn’t just a lofty ideal; it’s a crucial strategy for building a profitable #physiatry practice. Let’s delve into how recognizing the signs that it's time to redefine your purpose can transform your practice and your life: https://lnkd.in/g3P7XM3a #physicalmedicine #AAPMR #PMR #rehabilitation #AAPMR24 #postacute #RehabWorks #DrHassanRehab #businessofrehabmedicine @AAPMR #MedicalMoguls @DrDraiOBGYN @MedicalMoguls

I think we underfund health because when we're well enough to go to work and make funding decisions, we don't like to think about what suffering and needing help is really like. Sadly there are also too many votes in treating the health system like it’s something only other people need. Full of sickness, something other people get. Them. Another reason why the illness model needs updating, broadening. Amid headlines of yet another funding crisis in our hospitals, this article skewers the issue of medical tribalism beautifully. Good, caring clinicians of all kinds can wind up at war, as humans always have been, over scarce resources. Us and them. These miserable conditions, as in Mad Max, breed competition and harsher attitudes to others and their suffering. Competition kills empathy, as Prof Paul Gilbert reminds us. It doesn't have to be like this. Just fund health fairly and adequately. Enough disingenuous “but how?” from suits on tv - my school-aged kids know the answer to that one! By taxing fairly and adequately. Because everyone benefits from a healthier population. Thanks to one of my registrars for this one. (PS. The title is a bit clever, especially for me who hasn't seen a Mad Max movie. Don't let that put you off, it's terrific) #psychiatrying