Patient Factors in Bariatric Surgery Choices
Gastric bypass surgery and laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding are two commonly performed...
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Occupational Injuries Among Orthopedic Surgeons
Orthopedic surgery requires surgeons to spend many hours per week in body positions that are known...
Read MoreThe UK 48-hour Trainee Work Week Is a Sham
“NHS junior doctors have little time to eat or sleep.” Said the headline of an article from the Herald in Edinburgh, Scotland. It described a NHS (National Health Service) manual—no longer posted on the...
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COPD & Cognitive Issues
As the third leading cause of death in the United States, COPD affects about 13.7 million...
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The Economic Burden of Cancer Survivors
According to recent estimates, about 13.7 million people in the United States with a history of...
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ADA 2014: Is It Depression or Diabetes Distress?
The Particulars: Researchers have yet to clearly define whether the symptoms of depression...
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ADA 2014: Long-Term Effects of Diabetes Prevention
The Particulars: A lifestyle program designed to reduce weight and increase activity levels, along...
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ADA 2014: Can Hepatitis B Vaccination Prevent Diabetes?
The Particulars: In previous studies, investigators have found that hepatitis C can complicate...
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ADA 2014: Diabetes Missed in Many Asian Americans
The Particulars: In the Veterans Affairs system, researchers have observed that many patients with...
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ADA 2014: The Effects of Diet on Diabetes Risk
The Particulars: Previous studies have shown that lifestyle changes can prevent or delay type 2...
Read More1 in 20 Americans Are Misdiagnosed Every Year
Really? A paper published in April found that about 12 million Americans, or 5% of adults in this country, are being misdiagnosed every year. This news exploded all over Twitter. Anxious reports from media outlets such as NBC...
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Is it Possible to Live a Full Life as a Surgeon?
Not too long ago, a fourth-year medical student asked me that question. Here’s what I told...
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Binge Drinking & Fatalities: EDs at the Forefront
Substantial progress has been made over the last 20 years in the United States to curb drinking...
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Vertebral Augmentation for Spinal Fractures
Medical management of vertebral compression fractures costs patients and healthcare systems nearly...
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Enhancing Outcomes in Bariatric Surgery
In 2008, the Obesity Society, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, and the...
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Social Media Postings: What’s Appropriate?
Patients who look for or are referred to physicians now have ample opportunity to seek background...
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Guidelines for Managing OSA in Adults
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common disorder that affects patients of all ages, especially...
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Key Factors in Hypertension
Hypertension is a well-known and treatable risk factor for heart attack and stroke, but research...
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Guidelines for Treating Blood Cholesterol
In 2013, the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA)...
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