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conference coverage
03/29/2024

Christian Dagher, MD

Christian Dagher, MD
In this video, Christian Dagher, MD, discusses the results of his team's study comparing the oncologic outcomes associated with treatment of stage II endometrial cancer with minimally invasive surgery vs...
03/29/2024
pop quiz
pop quiz
03/25/2024
Fine-needle aspiration may be used in certain patient populations to diagnose ovarian cancer. For which patient population should this procedure be used? Take this pop quiz to test your knowledge!
03/25/2024
Research summary
Research summary
03/22/2024

Jessica Ganga

Jessica Ganga
Researchers sought to determine whether patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity experience continued type 2 diabetes remission.
03/22/2024
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pop quiz
pop quiz
03/25/2024
Fine-needle aspiration may be used in certain patient populations to diagnose ovarian cancer. For which patient population should this procedure be used? Take this pop quiz to test your knowledge!
03/25/2024
pop quiz
pop quiz
01/06/2024
Surgical site infections are said to account for approximately 20% of all health care associated infections. Are you familiar with common risk factors for these infections after surgery for an abdominal...
01/06/2024
Legal Pearl
Legal Pearl
01/04/2024
A man was injured during a robot-assisted prostate surgery. The plaintiff alleged that the physician did not properly repair the tear, leading to a rectourethral fistula, requiring surgery, a temporary...
01/04/2024
Legal Pearl
Legal Pearl
12/25/2023

Ann W. Latner, JD

Ann W. Latner, JD
Although a gynecologist obtained their patient’s signed consent form, the court focused on the document’s generic language.
12/25/2023
Poll
Poll
11/22/2023
Many orthopedic surgeons have debated the benefits and harms of tourniquet use during total knee arthroplasties. Do you use this technique when performing this surgery? Let us know by taking our latest...
11/22/2023

Clinical Insights

conference coverage
conference coverage
03/29/2024

Christian Dagher, MD

Christian Dagher, MD
In this video, Christian Dagher, MD, discusses the results of his team's study comparing the oncologic outcomes associated with treatment of stage II endometrial cancer with minimally invasive surgery vs...
03/29/2024
Critical Observations, ep. 11
Critical Observations, ep. 11
03/17/2024

Albert Rizzo, MD

Albert Rizzo, MD
In this episode, Albert Rizzo, MD, interviews Rachel Sanborn, MD, about the multidisciplinary approach to treating patients with lung cancer, including the team of health care providers that treat lung...
03/17/2024
Video
Video
03/01/2024

Gerard Slobogean, MD, MPH

Gerard Slobogean, MD, MPH
In this video, Gerard Slobogean, MD, MPH, reviews his recent study that compared two well-known preoperative skin antisepsis solutions with alcohol for patients with either closed or open extremity...
03/01/2024
Case Report Insights
Case Report Insights
02/06/2024

Afolake Mobolaji, MD, MPH • Folashade Omole, MD

Afolake Mobolaji, MD, MPH • Folashade Omole, MD
In this Consultant Case Report Insights, Afolake Mobolaji, MD, MPH, and Folashade Omole, MD, FAAFP, speak about their study, “Less Is More: A Collaborative, Non-Operative Approach to Care for a Patient With...
02/06/2024
Expert Q&A
benjamin cohen md
Expert Q&A
01/24/2024
Despite several medical therapies currently available to treat Crohn disease, many patients still undergo surgical treatment. Benjamin Cohen, MD, co-section head and clinical director of the Department of...
01/24/2024