As a former trauma surgeon in West Virginia, this author has noted with sadness the death of twenty five miners in an explosion at the Upper Big … [Read more...]
Gallbladder Surgery Complications – John Murtha’s Death
Gallbladder surgery complications are not uncommon unfortunately and although none of the editors of InsideSurgery participated in his care, we have … [Read more...]
Haiti Medical Volunteers – A List of Heroes
The following is a partial list gleaned from media reports of surgeons, nurses, and other medical personnel who have gone to Haiti to volunteer their … [Read more...]
Rush Limbaugh’s Chest Pain
Although none of the editors of InsideSurgery are involved in his care, we are following news reports that radio personality Rush Limbaugh has been … [Read more...]
Tiger Woods Intensive Care Unit Treatment
Although the editors are not participating in his care, we have noted reports that Tiger Woods was intubated (i.e., placed on a breathing machine) and … [Read more...]
New Mammography Guidelines Deserve the Booby Prize
The federal government released new guidelines this week that recommend some startling changes in how women should be screened for breast cancer. … [Read more...]
Psychiatrist Dr. Nidal Hasan – Alleged Shooter at Fort Hood
Although this editor is not participating in the trauma care being given to the victims of the Fort Hood shooting today, as a trauma surgeon and … [Read more...]
Michael Jackson’s Death From Propofol
Although none of the editors of InsideSurgery.com participated in his care, we have followed closely the news reports of his death and the developing … [Read more...]
Michael Jackson’s Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Although none of the editors of InsideSurgery.com have participated in his care, we have noted the news reports that entertainer Michael Jackson has … [Read more...]
Steve Jobs’ Liver Transplant
Although none of the editors of InsideSurgery.com are participating in his care, we have noted reports that Apple Founder and Chairman Steve Jobs … [Read more...]
Judge Sonia Sotomayor and Diabetes Mellitus
Multiple news agencies are reporting this morning that President Barack Obama will nominate Second Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Sonia Sotomayer to … [Read more...]
Suspended Neurosurgeon Receives Unfair Treatment For Alleged Patient Abandonment
Although none of the editors of InsideSurgery.com were involved in the case, we have noted with interest the news reports alleging that Drs. Paolo … [Read more...]