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 […]
Pushing Forward: One Woman’s Quest to Overcome Life’s Obstacles
Just two years ago, Bonnie Moebeck lay in the intensive care unit, fighting for her life against a rare disease that had taken over her body. As an avid athlete and adventure-lover, the thought of her body shutting down on her was something Bonnie couldn’t fathom. So she did what any ultra athlete would do. […]
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, […]
Percy Harvin Battling Through Ligament Tear
Percy Harvin has been sidelined with an ankle injury for four weeks, but he’s recovering from a more severe injury than initially thought. Harvin suffered a Grade 3 sprain of his left ankle against the Seahawks on November 4, according to a team source. A Grade 3 sprain is associated with a complete ligament tear, and […]
Dr. Silverman Examines Andrew Bogut’s Microfracture Surgery
Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut underwent microfracture surgery this offseason, and although the team expected a quick recovery Bogut is still dealing with swelling in his injured ankle. The Warriors originally said that Bogut underwent “minor arthroscopic surgery” in April, but Bogut said he had a more serious microfracture operation. The team expected a […]