Category Archives: Healthcare

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Pelvic Pain Relief

Pelvic pain (PP) Is a condition frequent among females and males. With the release of the book, A Headache in the Pelvis in 2010, there is a new awareness of pelvic pain. This article will discuss pain of the pelvis, its causes and a natural, safe, gentle form of treatment.

 

The pelvis is a complex area of the human body. Let’s begin with some anatomy.

 

There are three bones of the pelvis; the sacrum/coccyx which is the “tailbone” and the iliac bones which are the “wings.” There are two very important joints between both sides of the sacrum and each iliac bone called the sacroiliac joints.

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Artificial Wombs

 

Artificial wombs are perceived to change human reproduction, the advantage to potential parents, and the possibility of gender equality and balance in the parenting roles and other related bioethical issues (Abecassis, 2016).

It is believed that over the years, the concept of egg and artificial womb will become the new norm of human reproduction as opposed to incubation of fetus in the body of women, referred to as ectogenesis.

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Product Review: Bio-Rad Laboratories CFX Opus 96 and CFX Opus 384

Overview

The application of a real-time Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) system in the field of molecular diagnostics has become a standard method for identifying nucleic acids from collected microbial samples.

The real-time PCR (also known as RT-PCR) systems are sensitive, rapid, precise, and minimize the risk of contamination while being employed for various research procedures such as detection and expression analysis of genes, quantitative genotyping, early diagnosis of diseases, forensics, etc.

Ever since the introduction of RT-PCR, the technology is just getting better with each medical innovation. The COVID-19 pandemic has put RT-PCR in the spotlight as it is considered the most accurate and efficient testing method for the detection of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

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Product Review: Stryker T7 & T7 Plus Surgical Helmet System

Overview

Every day surgeons save multiple lives engaging in activities that expose them to harmful pathogens and deadly infections.

Generally, surgeons are provided with either a loose-fitting hood or hood combined with a toga system for their protection as well ensure patient safety.

However, sterile surgical helmet system (SSHS) can greatly reduce the risk of contamination, acting as a physical barrier to block the transfer of infectious materials present in the blood, fluids, or respiratory secretions during surgical procedures or other medical interventions.

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MD-MBA Programs in New York

Overview

There are various joint MD/MBA programs offered by the universities in the state of New York, including the Union Graduate College, New York University, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Stony Brook University, Cornell University, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, and so on.

 

Union Graduate College –

The MD/MBA in Healthcare Management from Albany Medical College and Union Graduate College is designed to provide individuals with business understanding specific to the medical career. This program has earned accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) and the Liaison Committee on Medical Education.

 

New York University –

NYU School of Medicine and the Leonard N. Stern School of Business jointly offer the dual MD/MBA in General Management program to prepare graduates for a wide range of career options including becoming a medical director, consultant to pharmaceutical companies, etc.

 

Mount Sinai School of Medicine –

The Mount Sinai MD/MBA Program in Health Care Administration is a five-year, dual degree cooperative program between Mount Sinai School of Medicine and Baruch College of the City University of New York. This program provides students with an outstanding business education as applied to the field of health care management.

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