Pathophysiology 1) caused by infection with yeast organisms Mucor, Rhizopus, Rhizomucor, Cunninghamella, Absidia 2) can affect the sinuses, lungs, … [Read more...]
Fitz Hugh Curtis Syndrome
Fitz Hugh Curtis syndrome is a sequela of pelvic infection Pathophysiology of Fitz Hugh Curtis Syndrome 1) in women, fibrous adhesions running … [Read more...]
Connie Strasheim – Lyme Disease Author and Patient (Part 1 of 2)
Connie Strasheim is a recovering Lyme disease patient, medical blogger, and the author of the recently published book Insights Into Lyme Disease: 13 … [Read more...]
Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC)
Minimum inhibitory concentration should be considered in the care of patients with microbial diseases. Of key importance in selecting an antibiotic to … [Read more...]
An Interview with James Campbell, MD, Noted Bird Flu Vaccine Researcher
InsideSurgery recently had a chance to have an email conversation with Dr. James Campbell, a noted avian flu vaccine researcher at the University of … [Read more...]
TB Patient Andrew Speaker’s Mask Won’t Stop Spread of TB
Various news outlets are broadcasting a June 1, 2007 interview of Andrew Speaker by ABC's Diane Sawyer. Speaker is being treated at National Jewish … [Read more...]
Listeria monocytogenes
Listeria monocytogenes  is a bacteria that has been showing up in increasing frequency in hospitalized patients, especially in non-immunocompromised … [Read more...]
Glossary of Surgery Words and Phrases
One of the most irritating habits of surgeons is their tendency to use medical jargon when talking to patients and their families. It is hard enough … [Read more...]
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