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Hispanic Heritage Month: Dr. Alexander a Leading Innovator in Clinical Microbiology
Venezuela holds a special place in Dr. José Alexander’s heart.
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Direct Feedback From Patients Leads to Improved Experiences in Digestive Care
With a renewed focus on improving integration and strengthening teams to provide an optimal patient experience, two new leaders have taken the reins of the AdventHealth Digestive Health Institute.
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Dr. Victor Herrera Appointed Chief Clinical Officer
Dr. Victor Herrera has been appointed as the chief clinical officer for AdventHealth’s Central Florida Division – South Region. He will oversee the clinical operations and quality of care for the...
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Advancing Robotic Surgery for Benign Gynecologic Conditions
“Over the years, surgical techniques have evolved, and the emergence of robotic surgical systems has allowed us to employ the latest technological advancements to enhance our capabilities as surgeons...
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Adolescent Bariatric Surgery: A Safe and Effective Option for Certain Pediatric Patients with Severe Obesity
While it is never the first treatment approach, adolescent bariatric surgery can be a safe and effective way to improve quality of life and reduce co-morbidities like diabetes, hypertension, heart and...
New discussion on groundbreaking brain-eating amoeba testing
July 18, 2023
In this episode, Jose Alexander, M.D., Clinical Microbiologist & Director of Microbiology, Virology and Immunology for AdventHealth Orlando, discusses the work he and his team has done over the past 10 months running several experiments on their recently developed brain-eating amoeba test to further improve its results.
Novel Detection Methods May End Chemotherapy for Patients With CRC
April 19, 2023
Dr. Tejani discusses a new genetic test that may allow patients with colorectal cancer to avoid chemotherapy after tumor resection.
In NSCLC, Biomarker Testing Is Key to Treating Patients Properly
April 28, 2023
Dr. Mark Socinski discusses why cancer is a disease of your DNA and how it can be treated in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients.
How Does Physical Activity Affect Brain and Cognitive Function
April 18, 2023
Join Dr. Kirk Erickson as he discusses in depth how physical activity affects the brain in this global podcast.
Florida Medical Association President tours AdventHealth Mission Control
April 2023
Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the largest healthcare command center in the U.S. with FMA president and Dr. Sanjay Pattani.
Long COVID: Preparing for the Next Major Chronic Illness
March 8, 2023
AdventHealth physicians share how the Post-COVID Clinic operates, the improvements in patient outcomes and their first year of research findings in an American Hospital Association podcast.
AdventHealth Chief Clinical Officer reflects on three decades of leadership
Feb. 18, 2023
Neil Finkler, M.D., reflects on his three decades with AdventHealth as he retires and shares his hopes for clinicians in the future.
A multi-disciplinary team approach to childhood obesity
Feb. 16, 2022
Dr. Angela Fals reflects on the past 12 years of the pediatric weight management program at AdventHealth for Children, provides insight on how to launch and operate this type of program, and emphasizes the relationships with pediatricians and sub-specialist colleagues in the community.
AdventHealth part of new FDA-approved drug to delay onset of Type 1 diabetes
Jan. 29, 2023
Anna Casu, M.D. explains the work AdventHealth is doing with Tzield, the first and only FDA-approved drug to delay the onset of Type 1 diabetes.
AdventHealth receives the Healthcare Innovation of the Year award for the world’s first-ever virtual advanced MRI program
Jan. 5, 2023
Exercise-induced molecules may inspire the next generation of neuroprotective drugs, according to Kirk Erickson, Ph.D.
Mitigating Colorectal Cancer Treatment Risks Through ctDNA Testing
Jan. 9, 2023
Mohamedtaki Tejani, MD, director of GI Oncology at AdventHealth, discusses how many risks associated with chemotherapy may be mitigated by incorporating ctDNA testing into medical decisions for colorectal cancer patients.
A decade of discovery at the AdventHealth Translational Research Institute
Jan. 3, 2023
Dr. Steven R. Smith, Chief Scientific Officer at AdventHealth discusses the ground-breaking research studies currently underway at TRI and why translational research work is so important.
The Exec: Chief Clinical Officer makes predictions for 2023
Dec. 28, 2022
AdventHealth's Neil Finkler, M.D., predicts healthcare workforce shortages will spur adoption of technology such as artificial intelligence and machine learning.
The Healing Power of Music: How AdventHealth Staff Formed an Orchestra During the Pandemic
Dec. 8, 2022
Vincent Hsu, M.D. shares his personal story performing with colleagues in the AdventHealth Orchestra and how it helped improve his well-being during the challenges during the pandemic.
New Commercially Available PCR Test Detects 3 Brain-Eating Amoebas in 3 Hours
Nov. 16, 2022
AdventHealth physician develops new commercially available PCR test can detect three common brain-eating amoebas in three hours: Naegleria fowleri, Balamuthia mandrilaris, and Acanthamoeba spp.
How a Data-Driven Command Center Can Improve ED Outcomes
Nov. 8, 2022
AdventHealth's data-driven Mission Control Command Center is allowing the health system to improve emergency department outcomes through bed capacity management.
AdventHealth criticizes organ transplant system
Nov. 2, 2022
Leaders at AdventHealth, including Dr. Bobby Nibhanupudy, M.D., are calling for improvements in the U.S. organ transplant system.
AdventHealth ctDNA testing research underway for colorectal patients
Oct. 22, 2022
Dr. Mohamedtaki Tejani, Medical Director, GI Oncology Program at the AdventHealth Cancer Institute, explains three clinical trials underway at AdventHealth to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of different types of ctDNA testing for colorectal cancer patients.
AdventHealth physician first in Central Florida to use Anovo Surgical System
Oct. 15, 2022
Dr. Erica Stockwell recently made history by being the first in the hospital system to do a robotic gynecologic procedure on the new Anovo Surgical System.
AdventHealth among first in the U.S. to use new MITRIS RESILIA Bioprosthetic Mitral Replacement Valve
Oct. 15, 2022
AdventHealth Orlando Cardiovascular Surgeon Kevin Accola, M.D., participated in the COMMENCE pre-market clinical trial to evaluate the new MITRIS valve's safety and effectiveness.
AdventHealth creates new brain-eating amoeba detection test
Oct. 14, 2022
AdventHealth physician Jose Alexander, M.D. discusses his focus on brain-eating amoebas & how he and his team were able to use protocols from COVID-19 to better the testing & treatment for those infected.
New AdventHealth clinic focuses on treating patients with long COVID-19
Oct. 12, 2022
AdventHealth opens a new clinic aimed at treating long COVID-19 patients and Dwayne Gordon, M.D. talks about what symptoms we're seeing in our patients as well as the research involved to gain a better understanding of how COVID interacts with the human body.
AdventHealth using 'mission control' center to improve care coordination metrics
Sept. 28, 2022
AdventHealth is using a command center it calls "mission control" to improve its care coordination metrics and Sanjay Pattani, M.D., emergency medicine physician and associate chief medical officer of AdventHealth Mission Control, explains more.
How the Current Organ Transplant System Failed Patients and Providers
Sept. 27, 2022
The current organ transplant system and its methods for organ allocations have caused conflicts and failed providers and patients, explains Dr. Bobby Nibhanupudy, M.D. medical director of the abdominal transplant program at AdventHealth.
How Can Alzheimer’s Impact Be Minimized through Early Diagnosis?
Sept. 13, 2022
AdventHealth Chief Science Officer Dr. Steven R. Smith explains how the Davos Alzheimer's Collaborative's new testing could lead to early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, which may help minimize the physical, emotional, and financial impacts on patients and their families.
Hepatic Arterial Infusion Pump Offers New Hope to Patients with Liver Metastases from Colorectal and Bile Duct Cancers
Sept. 7, 2022
AdventHealth's Dr. Sebastian de la Fuente discuss the importance of AdventHealth Cancer Institute (AHCI) recently becoming the second center in Florida to offer hepatic artery infusion (HAI) as a treatment option for patients with colorectal liver metastases or cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer).
AdventHealth Reaches Milestone with 100th Gynecological Procedure Using Senhance
August 8, 2022
Dr. Steven McCarus, uses this surgical system, which is unique in Florida at AdventHealth Winter Park, is more precise, minimally invasive and helps lead to quicker patient recovery with little or no scarring.
