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July 20, 2006

July 20th, 2006

West Virginia Patient Claims Face Peel Gave Her Herpes

Christy Durnell has sued plastic surgeon Dr. W. Andrew Stewart for malpractice after she developed a herpetic lesion on her face one week after after receiving a face peel, Botox injections, and Restylane injections.

Vet Removes Electric Blanket From Inside Snake

Veterinarian Dr. Karsten Fostvedt has performed successful surgery to remove an electric blanket, cord, and control box from the digestive tract of a 12 foot long Burmese python snake named Houdini. The snake’s owner Karl Beznoska of Ketchum Idaho keeps the electric blanket in the cage that he houses the snake in and surmises that the snake ate the blanket along with the last rabbit it ingested.

Editors Note: slow news day in the world of surgery today

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July 19, 2006

July 19th, 2006

Top British Surgeon Assails Government On Planned Changes

The president of the Royal College of Surgeons of England has recently levelled sharp criticism at health officials and policy makers for trying to implement changes that would seemingly speed service to patients and privatize some care now provided by the National Health Service. Bernard Ribeiro, who practices in Essex, claims there is not enough consultation with NHS doctors and that change is being made without the date to support its effectiveness.

Vice President Of Brazil Undergoes Surgery For Tumor

Brazilian Vice President Jose Alencar has undergone a two hour surgery to remove a tumor described as being in a muscle close to the spine. The surgery was performed at the Syrian and Lebanese Hospital in Sao Paulo.

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July 18, 2006

July 18th, 2006

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July 18, 2006

July 18th, 2006

Orthopedic Surgeon to JFK and Joe Namath Dies At Age 85

Pioneering sports medicine surgeon Dr. James Nicholas has died at age 85 of colon cancer. Dr. Nicholas, who in 1954 was part of the team that operated on then senator John F. Kennedy, was also team physician to six professional sports teams in New York. He founded the first hospital-based sports medicine institute at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City.

Alabama Saddened By Death Of Surgeon Ernest G. DeBakey

Long-time Mobile, Alabama surgeon Ernest G. DeBakey has died at age 96. Dr. DeBakey was known for his championing of better care for rural Americans and established a foundation to study the problems of healthcare delivery for those patients. He is the brother of famed heart surgeon Michael DeBakey.

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Andrographis

July 17th, 2006

Most of the recent scientific work on this traditional Chinese herb and its analogues has been done, not surprisingly, in the Far East.

July 14, 2006 edition of Biochemistry and Pharmacology

Researchers in Singapore showed that andrographolide , a lactone isolated from Andrographis paniculata, caused apoptosis or cell death in human cancer cells. The mechanism of cell death was the activation of caspase 8 which signalled cell death to the mitochondria and then to downstream effector caspases.

April 21, 2006 edition of Journal of Enzyme Inhibition and Medicinal Chemistry

Researchers in Singapore modified andrographolide 1, a known isolate from Andrographis paniculata to produce several novel compounds. These were screened against different human tumor cell lines and some of the compounds were shown to be have moderate to excellent growth inhibition against breast and colon cancer cells.

Please check back. More soon on Andrographis paniculata


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July 17, 2006

July 17th, 2006

Some Canadian Provinces Not Funding State-of-the-Art Aneurysm Operations

Hamilton, Ontario vascular surgeon Dr. Claudio Cina evaluates all his aortic aneurysm patients who need surgical repair for a new operation that has smaller incisions, less pain for the patient, and quicker recovery time than the old “open” repair. But, some authorities in Canada have refused to pay for the procedure because it requires the use of an expensive endovascular stent graft.

Editors Note: This type of denial of service is apt to give many American patients the jitters, especially in view of the looming federalization of health care in the United States.

Thai King To Undergo Surgery

Officials in Thailand have announced that His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, 78, will undergo spine surgery for a condition called lumbar stenosis. The King developed weakness in his right leg in 2003. He has been treated with medication and physical therapy until now. The procedure will be performed at Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok.

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July 16, 2006

July 16th, 2006

Doctor Suspected Of Suicide Attempt By Blowing Up House Has Died

Dr. Nicholas Bartha has died of his injuries sustained in a July 10, 2006 house explosion in a posh neighborhood in Manhattan. The day before the explosion Bartha, who was going through a bitter divorce with his estranged wife Cordula, sent her an email claiming that he would change her from a gold digger to a digger of ash and rubble.

Porter Wagoner Has Surgery On Aorta

Country music star Porter Wagoner underwent surgery on Friday, July 14 in Nashville to repair an aneursym of his aorta. A longtime star of the Grand Ol’ Opry, Wagoner is credited with launching the career of Dolly Parton.

Sopranos Star Out With Knee Surgery; Final Season Is Delayed

Lead actor James Gandolfini has been sideline for two months after sustaining a knee injury that required surgery. Reportedly he fell off a scooter after colliding with a taxi cab.

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July 15, 2006

July 15th, 2006

Oral Surgeon In Dallas Suspended By Authorities For Drug Charges

Dr. Russell King Bass has been suspended from practicing oral and maxillofacial surgery in Texas by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners due to charges that he is clear and present danger to his patients. Dr. Bass faces five drug-related charges. He denies all charges and ascribes the origin of the complaints to a disgruntled former employee.

Kobe Bryant Has Knee Surgery: Out For The World Basketball Championships

Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant has undergone arthroscopic surgery on his right knee and will miss next month’s World Basketball Championships. He is expected to be fully recovered in time for the start of the Lakers training camp in October.

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July 14, 2006

July 14th, 2006

Oregon Surgeon Voluntarily Relinquishes Medical License

Former Portland, Oregon surgeon Dr. Jayant M. Patel has agreed to not practice medicine in Oregon and to not apply for a medical license in any other state while the criminal charges against him in Australia are pending.

Critical Shortage of Surgeons Looming in South Africa; Low Pay Cited As Reason

Association of Surgeons of South Africa chairman Dr. Sats Pillay is reporting that many hospitals in the public sector health care system in South Africa lack surgical specialists of any kind, putting many hospitals in a crisis position. He blames poor working conditions and pay that amounts to about one-eigth of what surgeons can make if they leave the country to practice.

Facial Surgeon Who Repaired Pittsburgh Quarterback’s Face Discusses The Injury

Dr. Daniel Pituch reveals some details of how he repaired the facial injuries to Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.

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July 13, 2006

July 13th, 2006

Report of Roethlisberger “seconds…from dying” Confusing and Inaccurate.

Although none of the editors of Insidesurgery.com have participated in the care of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger during and after his recent motorcycle accident, as trauma surgeons have followed the news reports closely. Today, various new outlets are reporting on his first public statements, where he is quoted by MSNBC as saying:

“They told me I was literally seconds, maybe a minute away from dying because I slit a vein or artery in my mouth or my throat and it was draining blood right into my stomach and luckily the paramedic noticed it and stopped it or else I would have had too much blood in my stomach.”

We have several comments to make about this statement. Certainly, it is possible to be killed in a motorcycle
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