A study published in the December, 2005, issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons suggests there may be a way for surgeons to cut the … [Read more...]
Malpractice Attorneys Who Are Also Physicians!
The professionals listed below have degrees that make them both a lawyer (JD) and a medical doctor (MD or DO) or dentist (DDS or DMD). Most (but not … [Read more...]
New Treatment for Liver Cancer
December 28, 2005 Cancer is one of the most dreaded words for a patient to hear. It usually brings to the imagination a certain and painful death … [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...]
William Stewart Halsted: Pioneering Surgeon
William Stewart Halsted, the most influential surgeon in American medical history, is also one of the most enigmatic and tragic. His surgical … [Read more...]
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Physicians and other healthcare professionals are notorious for using jargon, slang, and abbreviations in their travels around the hospital. These … [Read more...]
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Physicians and other healthcare professionals are notorious for using jargon, slang, and abbreviations in their travels around the hospital. These … [Read more...]
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I and D - incision and drainage. Usually down with a knife or Bovie cautery to treat an abscess. Sometimes made in a cruciate (cross-like) pattern to … [Read more...]