The Sex of Your Surgeon May Matter
Whether a woman receives standard cancer care may depend on her surgeon's gender.
View ArticleNo Answers for Men With Prostate Cancer
In a major report comparing prostate cancer treatments, no one approach emerged as superior.
View ArticleBack Pain Spending Surge Shows No Benefit
Many popular treatments for back and neck pain may be ineffective or overused.
View ArticleWomen More Likely to Postpone New Knees
Waiting until you can't stand the pain may be too long for knee replacement patients.
View ArticleFaith in the Operating Room
A patient's religious convictions can present a unique challenge to surgeons.
View ArticleDoctor, Did You Wash Your Hands?
Surgical patients often find it difficult to ask doctors questions about safety and hygiene practices.
View ArticlePlanning Surgery? Bring a Sharpie
A popular permanent marker has an unlikely use in medicine.
View ArticleA Silent Epidemic of Needle Injuries
Surgical students are frequently stuck by needles, but many students don’t bother reporting the injuries, a new study found.
View ArticleReally? Always Shave the Patient Before Surgery
The C.D.C. recommends that hair not be removed unless it will interfere with the operation. When shaving is necessary, electrical clippers should be used.
View ArticleGiving a Child a New Heart
Once the call comes in — letting me know that there is a donor for one of our patients on the pediatric cardiac transplant list — everything changes.
View ArticleReally?: Always Consume Carbs Before Surgery
Having a drink containing carbohydrates up to two hours before surgery may aid recovery, but more research is needed.
View ArticleWhen Surgeons Leave Objects Behind
Every year in the United States, 4,000 cases of “retained surgical items” -- clamps, scalpels, scissors and sponges -- are left inside a patient’s body after surgery.
View ArticleWeekends Worse for Surgery
Emergency surgeries performed on a weekend may have poorer results than the same operation performed on a weekday, a new study concludes.
View ArticleA Tragic Risk of Weight-Loss Surgery
Weight loss surgery patients may be at a higher risk for suicide.
View ArticleA Tragic Risk of Weight-Loss Surgery
Weight loss surgery patients may be at a higher risk for suicide.
View ArticleReally? Always Shave the Patient Before Surgery
The C.D.C. recommends that hair not be removed unless it will interfere with the operation. When shaving is necessary, electrical clippers should be used.
View ArticleGiving a Child a New Heart
Once the call comes in — letting me know that there is a donor for one of our patients on the pediatric cardiac transplant list — everything changes.
View ArticleReally?: Always Consume Carbs Before Surgery
Having a drink containing carbohydrates up to two hours before surgery may aid recovery, but more research is needed.
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