Articles
Where East Meets West In Modern Medicine
February 1, 2010 5:20 am | CommentsBy Zoe Kiren Deol, MD, FACS When my good friend, Amy, called to tell me that her new house in the Chicago suburbs had been broken into, I didn’t realize that was only half of the problem. The other half was that she had also injured her neck and was losing sensation and strength in her right hand.
Titan Looks To Take The Next Step In Robotic Surgery
February 1, 2010 5:19 am | by Interview by Jeff Reinke, editorial director | CommentsReiza Rayman, MD is the president of Tital Medical and holds a destinctive PhD in robotic surgery.. Reiza Rayman MD, is the president of Titan Medical and also holds a distinctive PhD in robotic surgery. This rare combination of knowledge and perspective has helped spearhead what may be the first significant competitor to Intuitive Surgical’s da Vinci® surgical system.
Inspiring
January 29, 2010 8:00 am | by Dr. Rob, MedPage Today | CommentsOne of my favorite patients died last week. My reaction to this was not quite what you would think: I smiled. No, I didn't smile because of his death; I smiled because of his life. I smiled because I got to be a part of that life. His death wasn't his tragic end, it was the exclamation point to his life.
Electronic Health Records And Liability: What Happens When The System Fails?
January 29, 2010 6:06 am | by By: Satish Misra and Iltifat Husain, MedPage Today | CommentsThe march is on across the American healthcare landscape to implement electronic health records that also function as decision-support systems. These “advanced” electronic health records will both provide centralized records and assist providers in making care decisions such as implementing therapy and utilizing evidence-based practice on the individual patient level.
Will Apple Tablet Affect Healthcare?
January 29, 2010 5:58 am | by By: Iltifat Husain, MedPage Today | CommentsA few weeks ago Apple announced an event to be scheduled on January 27th, at 10am. The invitation read, “Come see our latest creation.” Most of the tech community has all but assumed this event will be used to launch the much anticipated and hyped Apple tablet. The hype machine has reached fever pitch, with analysts and bloggers salivating at how this Apple product will "revolutionize" the Tablet platform, similar to what the iPhone did for the mobile phone.
TransEnterix Looks To Enter Into New Class Of Surgery
January 29, 2010 5:51 am | by Interview by Amanda McGowan | CommentsEarly this year, TransEnterix plans to launch its SPIDER™ Surgical System, a completely new and innovative platform to facilitate minimally invasive surgery in the OR. In an exclusive interview, Surgical Products talked with Todd M. Pope, CEO of TransEnterix about the development of this technology and how the company is looking to create a ‘new class of surgery’ as procedures continue to become less invasive.
Dear John
January 27, 2010 5:56 am | CommentsWhen a reader responded to Dr. Zoe Kiren Deol’s column in Monday’s First Cuts e-newsletter it sparked her to write another column in response. I think you did a great job explaining your thoughts on medicine today. I am a general surgeon in my 35th yr of practice and trying to decide when to retire.
Do You Have The ‘Right Stuff’ To Be A Doctor?
January 26, 2010 7:21 am | by Pauline W. Chen, MD | CommentsNot long ago, a friend confessed that her son, who spends much of his free time volunteering at a children’s hospital and who is applying to medical school, has been particularly anxious about his future. “His test scores are just O.K.,” my friend said, the despair in her voice nearly palpable.
Surgeon Perspective: Single Port Surgery
January 26, 2010 7:03 am | CommentsDr. Shawn M. Garber, MD, FACS, is the Director of the Long Island Institute for Minimally Invasive Surgery and New York Bariatric Group in New Hyde Park, NY. He also works as Chief of Bariatric Surgery and Chief of Mid-Level Practitioners at Mercy Medical Center in Rockville Centre, NY.
To Practice Or Not To Practice ... That Is The Question
January 25, 2010 5:17 am | CommentsBy Zoe Kiren Deol, MD, FACS Back in the day (oh how I hate the fact that I am old enough to say that!), there was one question that never entered my mind as I made my way through medical school. That question was, “Do I want to practice medicine?” Today, it is a different story.
Purchasing Tips: Surgical Gowns & Drapes
January 22, 2010 10:20 am | CommentsSurgical gowns and drapes are crucial materials to maintaining infection control practices and keeping surgical patients and staff safe. Choosing the right materials for your facility is important in terms of budget and safety. In the January/February issue of Surgical Products , we asked manufacturers of these materials: What are the top three considerations surgical professionals should make when purchasing surgical gowns and drapes? Here Jay Hexamer, General Manager of Global Medical Supplies for Kimberly-Clark Health Care answers that question.
Who Is At Risk For Developing A Pressure Ulcer During The Perioperative Time Frame?
January 20, 2010 6:32 am | by James G. Spahn, MD, FACS | Ehob, Inc. | CommentsI have been asked this question many times over the past 20 years. Many who asked the question thought I would have an immediate answer. This is a fair expectation due to my career as a head and neck surgeon and in my teaching role at a well known university.
Would “No Fault” Be A Better Way?
January 19, 2010 6:13 am | by Charles A. Pilcher MD FACEP | CommentsLast month I reported on the defense verdict in the case of a Bellingham woman left with brain damage as a result of a surgical complication. The case bothers me, and for the past few weeks I’ve been asking myself “Isn’t there a better way?” Medicine is not a perfect science nor is the human body a perfect organism.
How Progress Can Get In The Way
January 18, 2010 6:59 am | Commentsby Zoe Kiren Deol, MD, FACS This morning, I am sitting in front of my computer, drinking my coffee, and chatting with a good friend from my surgical residency days named Chris. Chris is helping me with a humanitarian project that I am currently working on. I am designing solar and wind powered units that can run a small surgical clinic in a remote area, or in areas of disaster relief.
Purchasing Perspectives: Surgical Gowns And Drapes
January 15, 2010 5:35 am | CommentsAs purchasing professionals are faced increasing pressures to buy the lowest priced products, yet maintain high-quality, making the right purchasing choice for surgical gowns and drapes is especially important. These materials are crucial to maintaining infection control practices and keeping surgical patients and staff safe.
