Although the editors of InsideSurgery.com are not participating in Melania Trump's care, we have noted with interest news reports that she received a … [Read more...]
Shannon Doherty Banking Blood
It was reported today that Shannon Doherty has been banking her own blood for an upcoming surgery. The 90210 actor was diagnosed with breast cancer in … [Read more...]
Dr. Ronny Jackson VA Confirmation in Doubt
The Senate confirmation hearing has been postponed for what news reports are saying as questions about Dr. Jackson's practice habits. Dr. Jackson is … [Read more...]
Surgeon Arrested for Forging Signature
Arizona surgeon Dr. Jamison Mark Foster has been accused of forging his former employers signature to obtain opioid pills. … [Read more...]
Surgeon General Nominee Hearings Underway
Surgeon General nominee Dr. Jerome Adams testified last week before Congress on his views on gun control and gun violence, the opioid crisis and other … [Read more...]
Texas Legislature Fails to Expand Marijuana Use
Despite growing evidence of the efficacy of the use of medical marijuana, Texas legislators failed to act on expanding use today. … [Read more...]
Did Andreas Lubitz Have Lyme Disease?
Although the editors of InsideSurgery.com did not participate in the care of Andreas Lubitz, we are following news reports closely. Multiple … [Read more...]
Self-Gripping Hernia Mesh Technique Evolving
Surgeon J.L. Porrero and colleagues are reporting a new twist in placing self-gripping mesh in inguinal hernia repair that might prevent help prevent … [Read more...]
Enterococcus faecalis
Enterococcus faecalis is a gram positive, catalase negative bacteria that is an increasing worry for clinicians as a cause of hospital-acquired … [Read more...]
Microbiome Analysis Possible Aid in Detecting Colon Cancer
Researchers at the University of Michigan recently published data that shows that using microbiome analysis may prove helpful in screening and … [Read more...]
New Antibiotic Teixobactin Holds Promise Against Resistant Organisms
Researchers at Northwestern University have found and grown a new type of antibiotic that kills many of the deadly antibiotic organisms that are … [Read more...]
Cell Type Sensitivity to Radiation Damage
Radiation therapy is commonly given to oncology patients as an adjunct to surgery and chemotherapy. While the aim of all radiation oncologists is to … [Read more...]