A study published last week revealed that (with the exception of colorectal cancer) the US population did not meet cancer screening goals set by the Healthy People 2010 initiative. 174,393 adults participated in the study. All participants were at least 18 years old, and completed the National Health Interview Survey from 1997-2010. The general population […]
Hospitals Can Save Time and Money, Researchers Say
A new study revealed that post-splinting radiographs of non-displaced fractures do not demonstrate changes in fracture alignment; they merely add to emergency room wait times and cost health care facilities millions of dollars each year. Researchers were granted permission to examine orthopaedic consultations in a trauma center for nearly two years. They initially believed that […]
7 Pros & Cons of Work-Hour Restrictions for Surgeons
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, […]