Surgery and Cannabis: Should You Screen All Patients Before Surgery?
Over the last two decades, there has been a significant increase in the number of Americans who regularly use cannabis with approximately 10% of the population reporting monthly or greater use. Additionally, cannabis use disorder—clinically significant impairment caused by the recurrent use of marijuana—is believed to be present in about 6 percent of surgical patients.
Journey Construction Focuses on Relationship-Driven Projects
Avera Health and Journey Construction have a long-standing relationship, having worked on many projects together, and the latest in that partnership is the recently completed Avera Gregory Hospital and Nursing Home.
USD School of Health Sciences Success Spotlight
USD School of Health Sciences Success Spotlight: Adam Ladwig, DPT
Degree: PhD In Health Sciences
Current Position: Assistant Professor, USD Department of Physical Therapy
Executive Director Mark Hatting Leads Surgical Institute into the Future
As executive director of Surgical Institute of South Dakota, P.C., Mark Hatting has played a large role in building the culture and managing the growth of the organization, which is made up of a team of caring professionals specializing in general surgery, providing services to Sioux Falls and regional rural facilities.
The Risks of Treating Family Members and Staff
Expert advice on navigating the complexities of treating staff or family members
Points to Consider Before You Hire a Scribe for Your Practice
What should you consider before hiring a scribe? Is there a risk of introducing a scribe into the physician-patient experience?
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[Interview] Paul Berger III, DO, on the Monarch Robotic Navigational Bronchoscopy Platform
Recognizing that early diagnosis is the key to lung cancer survival, Sanford Health recently began using the most advanced lung cancer diagnostic technology yet, the Monarch Platform robot assisted navigational bronchoscopy. MED asked lung cancer specialist Paul Berger, III, DO, to tell us more about the new technology.