Since its inception in 1981, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education has monitored and evaluated over 130 resident training programs in a variety of settings in the United States. 10 years ago, the ACGME instituted codified work-hour regulations that restricted the number of hours a resident or junior could work. The ACGME implemented the […]
Over 80,000 Surgical “Never-Events” Occurred Over Last 20 Years
A recent study found that over 4,000 surgical “never-events” occurred on average each year from 1990 to 2010 in the United States. A never-event is categorized as an error that should never occur, like leaving a surgical sponge inside a patient or operating on the wrong appendage. Researchers estimate that never-events cost healthcare systems millions […]
Straight Legs Are Most Appealing, Study Finds
After 12 years of research, Fahd Benslimane, M.D, concluded that straight bones are the most important factor in having sexy legs. Before he came to his conclusion, Benslimane spent 12 years researching what makes women’s legs attractive. He studied models, athletes, Greek statues, Barbie dolls, and even drawings by Leonardo da Vinci. In his analysis, […]
Dilute betadine lavage reduces infection rates following joint replacement surgery
The implementation of dilute betadine lavage before wound closure in total joint replacement operations reduced post-op infection rates from 0.97% to 0.15%, according to a 2011 study of more than 2,000 surgeries. Nicholas Michael Brown, MD, discussed his team’s results at the 2011 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Brown said although […]
Joint Injuries in Athletes
Guest blog by Elizabeth Carrollton, a medical writer for Drugwatch.com Joint injuries are a very common problem in athletes, especially in weight-bearing joints. Sprains and strains are common in knees and ankles, while hips are more prone to overuse injuries, like bursitis and tendinitis, as well as muscle strain and stress fractures. All of these […]