The New York Times published an article this week discussing the rise of cosmetic foot surgery among women. The author spoke to numerous doctors and orthopedic surgeons for the piece, and many seem to toe the proverbial line as to whether cosmetic foot procedures are worthwhile. Some doctors liken the surgery to botox injections or […]
Five Orthopedic Procedures Doctors and Patients Should Question
A recent article published by Kaiser Health News and The Chicago Tribune attempted to determine which procedures physicians felt were the most unnecessary in hopes of freeing patients from additional expenses. In their article the authors reference the “Choosing Wisely” campaign, a brainchild of the American Board of Internal Medicine that attempts to pinpoint five […]
The Sad State of the Medical Landscape in 2014
The Daily Beast recently published an article titled, “Why Your Doctor Hates His Job – How Being a Doctor Became the Most Miserable Profession.” The article takes a close look at the harsh reality of the medical landscape and the role physicians play in this equation. Today, I’m going to give my perspective on the […]
Could Blood Tests Solve Concussion Questions?
An analysis of Swedish hockey players discovered that measuring tau protein levels in a person’s bloodstream could help diagnose concussions and accurately predict the persistence of symptoms, according to a study published in JAMA Neurology. For their study, researchers took blood samples from 288 Swedish hockey players after a friendly hockey game. They also took […]
Are Doctor Work-Hour Restrictions Putting Patients at Risk?
Last year we wrote a blog post on the benefits and drawbacks of work-hour restrictions for surgeons. Although the restrictions helped lessen doctor burnout and led to a higher quality of life for residents, some believed it left doctors less prepared to deal with the rigors of daily medical life. New research published by Reuters […]
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