The superior laryngeal nerve is an important anatomical structure when thyroid surgery is performed. … [Read more...]
International Breast Cancer Study Group (IBCSG) trial 23-01
Continuing follow-up data from the IBCSG trial 23-01 reported at the recent San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium indicates no differences between … [Read more...]
Florida Surgeon General Resigns Post
Florida surgeon general Dr. Frank Farmer has announced he will resign from the post to spend more time with his wife who is battling breast cancer. … [Read more...]
Dr. Jesse Meredith Receives Award from AMA
General and thoracic surgeon Dr. Jesse H. Meredith was awarded the 2011 Distinguished Service Award from the American Medical … [Read more...]
Nick Cannon Reveals Lupus Diagnosis
Media celebrity Nick Cannon reveals that he has been diagnosed with lupus that is attacking his kidneys. … [Read more...]
Femoral-Femoral Bypass Grafts
Although a standard procedure for vascular occlusive disease, femoral-femoral bypass grafts (fashioned from the common femoral to common femoral … [Read more...]
Trials Begin for Bionic Pancreas
Initial patient trials are underway for a "bionic" pancreas that automatically tests and delivers insulin to diabetics. Elle Shaheen, whose … [Read more...]
Cirrhosis and Ascites
The presence of ascites in the setting of cirrhosis is a particularly ominous condition and is associated with a one year mortality rate of 50%. … [Read more...]
“Bounce back” For Pain After Stab or Gunshot Wound
The astute trauma surgeon or clinician will have a high incidence of suspicion for development of pseudoaneurysm if a patient who has suffered a stab … [Read more...]
Causes of Wide Complex QRS
As every medical resident knows who is studying for their board exam, the six common causes of wide QRS on electrocardiogram (ECG) are: 1. … [Read more...]
Cerebral Edema in Diabetic Ketoacidosis – Part 1
Cerebral edema in diabetic ketoacidosis (CEDKA) is a life-threatening condition that manifests itself largely in the pediatric population, with 95% of … [Read more...]
Japanese Emperor Akihito Undergoes Cardiac Bypass Surgery
Japanese Emperor Tsugunomiya Akihito has undergone a 5 hour cardiac bypass procedure at the University of Tokyo Hospital. … [Read more...]
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