ImPACT
Annual Tech for Your Health Section By Lucy Morris What Is ImPACT? ImPACT is an FDA-cleared online tool for patients ages 12-59 that tests both baseline and post-injury neurocognitive function. It’s used in concussion care, and it measures verbal and visual memory, reaction time, and processing speed to help physicians identify if a patient […]
Bioness Integrated Therapy System
What Is Bioness Integrated Therapy System? Bioness Integrated Therapy System, or BITS, is an interactive touchscreen tool created to help improve function in individuals who have suffered brain injuries, strokes, or other disorders that affect movement. Designed to make therapy feel more like “play” than “work,” BITS helps keep patients engaged in their treatment plans […]
Annual Advancements in Medicine Section – Venous Disease Treatment
Understanding Iliofemoral Venous Obstructive Disease The iliac and femoral veins, which together form the iliofemoral venous system, are deep veins located in the pelvic region. Deep veins are found in muscles and along bones, and they carry at least 90% of the blood from the legs toward the heart. Sometimes, these veins can be externally […]
Annual Advancements in Medicine Section – Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction Treatment
Understanding Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction The sacroiliac joints are shock absorbers that connect the sacrum (triangular bone located at the end of the spine) to the pelvis. When they don’t move correctly, a condition called sacroiliac joint dysfunction occurs. There are two common types of sacroiliac joint dysfunction – hypermobility and hypomobility. The first refers to […]
Annual Advancements in Medicine Section – Physical Therapy
Understanding Trigger Points A trigger point is a taut band of muscle fiber that can be painful or tender to the touch. You may know it as a “knot.” Trigger points commonly form as a result of repetitive use (such as with a job or sport), improper posture, or by stress-related muscle tension. One or […]
Annual Advancements in Medicine Section – Arthroscopic Shoulder Repair
Understanding Rotator Cuff Tears Your rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that surround your shoulder joint and make it possible for you to lift and rotate your arm. Unfortunately, a rotator cuff tear is a common injury among adults, affecting approximately two million people in the United States. There are two types […]
Annual Advancements in Medicine Section – Readmission Prediction
Understanding Readmission When a patient who has been discharged from an acute care hospital is readmitted to that same facility or to another acute care hospital within a specific period of time, it’s known as a readmission. Readmission rates are used to measure quality and set benchmarks for health systems – superior care should equate […]
WATCHMAN
Understanding Atrial Fibrillation Also called AFib, atrial fibrillation is an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) that can lead to serious heart-related complications. The most common type of atrial fibrillation is non-valvular, meaning it is not caused by heart valve problems. During atrial fibrillation, the upper chamber of the heart is quivering rather than effectively pumping blood into […]
Shockwave Intravascular Lithoplasty System
What Is the Shockwave IVL System? Built to treat blockages in the leg caused by calcified (hardened) plaque, the Shockwave Intravascular Lithoplasty (IVL) system delivers sonic pressure waves to restore blood flow to the extremities. The technology is designed to minimize damage to the surrounding soft tissue, reduce complications, and simplify an otherwise complex procedure. […]
Telemedicine
What Is Telemedicine? Telemedicine is the practice of caring for patients remotely via HIPAA-compliant conferencing tools when there isn’t an opportunity for a face-to-face, in-office appointment. Patients can schedule virtual appointments with their doctor using telemedicine software, eliminating the need to travel to the doctor’s office and sit in the waiting room. Not only does […]
