Medical Transcription Could Be Part of the AI Revolution

Based in Texas, Dr. Anthony Amoroso is an ER physician practicing at a Level II trauma center in Bryan. He is also credentialed to work at several critical-access hospitals in the area. In addition to his work as a physician, Dr. Anthony Amoroso is the founder and owner of Brazos Valley Charting, a medical-chart transcription service, where he has employed over 200 people since 2007.

Medical transcription has long played a critical role in healthcare. Keeping accurate and updated records of patient procedures is an essential part of treatment. Like all industries, medical transcription has seen major changes in recent years in response to technological advances. With the advent of tablets and laptops, electronic health records (EHR) systems are improving rapidly and much to the benefit of patient outcomes.

The field of medical transcription has seen steady growth, and as EHR systems become ubiquitous, demand for transcription services will only continue to expand. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a reality in many fields and has made some initial incursions into medical transcription, with “bots” able to collect medical information from patients who are using mobile apps. Though this technology still has a way to go. the future of medical transcription is seen as increasingly electronic.

Three Things That Decrease Air Consumption When Scuba Diving

Dr. Anthony Amoroso is an emergency medicine physician who is qualified to provide trauma care. In addition, he is the founder and owner of Brazos Valley Charting, a medical transcription company. Outside of work, Dr. Anthony Amoroso enjoys scuba diving.

Scuba divers use varying amounts of air depending on their metabolism and body size. However, divers can conserve air by:

- Streamlining equipment

The equipment divers wear creates drag and slows them down, forcing them to expend more energy and air. When possible, divers should streamline their equipment so that it sits closer to the body and produces less drag in the water.

- Getting plenty of rest

Being tired on the day of a dive strains the body and causes a greater consumption of air. For this reason, divers should make sure they get enough rest the night before a dive.

- Using fins

Wearing fins makes a noticeable difference in the way divers move through the water. If possible, divers should purchase quality fins that help them move efficiently and easily.

Basic Survival Skills Every Hunter Should Have

Residing in College Station, TX, Dr. Anthony Amoroso is a board-certified emergency physician in a level II trauma center that serves 55,000-60,000 patients per year. Aside from his professional responsibilities, Dr. Anthony Amoroso enjoys hobbies including fishing, travel, cooking, exercising, and hunting. 

Hunting can pose a variety of hazards for even the most experienced outdoorsman. Every hunter should have basic survival skills including those discussed below.

Knowing how to locate clean water is a key survival skill for hunters. Obtaining water to drink from sources of precipitation such as rain, snow, and dew are ideal when water sources cannot be purified. One way to collect water is to press a cloth such as bandanna against grass or other plants covered in dew and then wring it into a container. 

Finding food is an essential skill for hunters should they become stranded. Raw sources of easily obtainable food may include brown grasshoppers, crickets, earthworms, and grubs. Another option for securing food is to make a small spear from a tree sapling to use it for catching fish and small animals.

Every hunter should know how to make a shelter as a fundamental survival skill. An insulated shelter can be constructed using tree branches. Two smaller branches of equal size and measuring approximately three to four feet long can be fit together and leaned against a longer branch several feet in length. A large sheet of plastic can then be draped over the branches to create a waterproof shelter. To provide insulation from the cold ground, moss, ferns, and dried leaves should be spread around inside the shelter.

Increasing Casting Distance When Fishing

Emergency physician Anthony Amoroso, MD, practices with U.S. Acute Care Solutions and serves as the owner of College Station, Texas-based Brazos Valley Charting, which he founded in 2007. Outside of work, Dr. Anthony Amoroso enjoys numerous hobbies, including fishing.

Perhaps one of the most basic factors affecting casting distance is the rod and reel. Anglers must use a rod that is a comfortable weight for them. When the rod is too light, they will often cast their bait too far. By contrast, anglers run the risk of not casting far enough when their rod is too heavy. Meanwhile, the spool should be cleaned and lubed so that it causes less friction as the line moves.

Speaking of the line, it, too, plays a role in casting distance. Lighter line always lets anglers increase the distance of their cast since it has a smaller diameter. When the diameter is smaller, the line causes less friction as it moves through the air, thus allowing it to fly farther. Casting distance is affected by diameter differences of as little as 0.10 millimeter.

As line ages, it also develops memory of being on the spool. This creates curls that cause resistance as it moves during a cast. Newer line does not have this memory and is capable of flying farther.

Finally, anglers can enjoy farther casting distances when they stop moving their rod forward once the rod is just past its highest vertical point. Stopping before this point causes the bait to move upwards instead of forwards. Conversely, continuing the forward movement of a rod before release causes the cast to be too low and results in the bait hitting the water before it reaches its maximum distance.

Clemson Wins College Football National Championship

The recipient of a doctor of medicine from UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dr. Anthony Amoroso completed his emergency medicine residency at St. John Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, in 2003, and has been working in Texas ever since. When he isn't treating patients, Dr. Anthony Amoroso enjoys watching college football. 

For the third time in four years, Clemson met Alabama in the College Football Playoff national championship game and, for the second time in three years, Clemson emerged victorious. The South Carolina university won the game 44-16 and finished the season with a perfect 15-0 win-loss record to become the first team to perform the feat since the 1800s. Moreover, it was the first team to beat Alabama by more than 14 points since Nick Saban became the Roll Tide's head coach in 2007. 

Building upon an impressive performance during Clemson's semi-final win over Notre Dame, wide receiver Justyn Ross registered six catches for 153 yards and scored a 74-yard touchdown in the third quarter that gave the Tigers a 37-16 advantage. True freshman Trevor Lawrence, meanwhile, threw 3 touchdown passes and accumulated 347 yards passing. The 6-foot-5 quarterback finished the season with 3,280 passing yards to go along with 30 touchdowns, 4 interceptions, and a passing efficiency rating of 157.2.

Understanding Basic Traumatic Injuries

A resident of College Station, Texas, Dr. Anthony Amoroso provides emergency care that helps safeguard the lives of patients, many of whom have experienced serious illness or traumatic injury. Dr. Anthony Amoroso is knowledgeable on the various types of trauma, which can involve soft tissue injuries, fractures, concussions, and other types of head injuries. 

Trauma sustained on the road may involve impact with the car or truck's interior, or penetrating injuries that occur when loose objects or broken glass enter and become lodged in the patient’s body. Considering the speed at which the accident occurred and the type of vehicle involved, many apparently minor road injuries should still be looked at by an experienced physician without delay. 

Another major type of traumatic injury involves slips and falls, which can occur in nearly any environment. While many such accidents involve minor injuries, they often turn out have a significant impact. This is particularly true when hard surfaces, heights, or running are involved. 

Among the elderly, slip and fall traumas that seem relatively mild can cause fractures in brittle bones, as well as serious conditions such as internal bleeding. For this reason, it makes sense to bring even small incidents to the attention of a consulting physician, so that potential traumas can be be evaluated in a timely manner.

What is a Critical Access Hospital?

A board-certified emergency medicine physician in Texas, Dr. Anthony Amoroso practices with U.S. Acute Care Solutions. In this capacity, he primarily works in a level-two trauma center that sees approximately 60,000 patients each year. Dr. Anthony Amoroso is also credentialed to work at various critical access hospitals in Texas.

A critical access hospital (CAH) is specifically designated as such by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This designation dates back to the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 and was created to improve access to health care in rural communities and to lower rural hospitals’ financial vulnerability. Hospitals that earn this designation receive various benefits, including reimbursement for Medicare services.

Hospitals that are eligible for the CAH designation must maintain up to 25 swing and/or acute inpatient care beds and provide emergency care to patients 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In addition, these hospitals must be in rural locations and have an average stay of 96 hours or less each year.