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American Family Physician
October 1, 2001
Kraig Scot Bower |
Overview of Refractive Surgery Patients with myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism can now reduce or eliminate their dependence on contact lenses and eyeglasses through refractive surgery. Family physicians should be familiar with the different refractive surgeries and their potential complications...   |
BusinessWeek
October 18, 2004
Lewis Braham |
Eye Surgery: It's Getting Sharper Laser eye surgery has improved, and newer techniques can fix trickier vision problems. |
BusinessWeek
November 17, 2003
Carol Marie Cropper |
Lenses By Night, Clear Sight By Day Spooked by surgery? New contacts aim to correct myopia while you sleep. |
Defense Update
Issue 2, 2007 |
Eyewear Protection for the Warfighter New trends in infantry gear: According to Army medical records, 16% of the medical evacuations from combat zones since March 2003 have included serious eye injuries. Yet, many of such eye injuries could be avoided with proper use of protective eyewear. |
Health
July 2007
Curt Pesmen |
The Scary Truth About Surgery The 5 operations you don't want to get and what to do instead. |
American Family Physician
May 15, 2001 |
Pain Relief After Surgery How will my pain be managed?...How are pain medicines given after surgery?... What should I do to make sure I receive the best possible pain relief?... |
AskMen.com
Eric Huang |
Eye Exams 101 Never had an eye exam? Call a specialist and book an appointment now. But read this first. |
Science News
February 26, 2000 |
Surgery Guide Web site on surgical procedures. |
BusinessWeek
November 22, 2004
Carol Marie Cropper |
Getting A Better Fix On Glaucoma A $50 pachymetry test improves diagnosis of the disease. |
BusinessWeek
October 11, 2004
Gene G. Marcial |
Clear Vistas at Advanced Medical Optics This manufacturer of eye surgery products isn't a household name, but its stock hit a 52-week high of 43 in late June, up from 17 in November. And a recent slide is no sign of a downturn, says one investment analyst. |
American Family Physician
August 15, 2000
Lori Parry |
Quantum Sufficit "You've Got Mail." The practice of physicians using e-mail to communicate directly with patients is an idea whose time has come... Laser surgery may benefit farsighted and those with astigmatism, too... Elderly spend one fifth of income on health care... Stress may eventually lead to memory loss... |
BusinessWeek
March 14, 2005
Carol Marie Cropper |
The Robot Is In -- And Ready To Operate More and more surgeries -- from prostate to heart -- are being performed by doctors remotely guiding robotic arms. |
Reactive Reports
Issue 41
David Bradley |
I Can See Clearly Now Patients could recover from cataract surgery a lot quicker thanks to the development of a new, adhesive hydrogel that can be painted over incisions in the eye. |
American Family Physician
July 1, 2004 |
Corneal Abrasions Patient information on a scratch to the thin, clear, protective shield at the front of the eye and how to prevent this injury from occuring. |
BusinessWeek
September 27, 2004
Carol Marie Cropper |
Women's Surgery: Less of an Ordeal Laparoscopy -- a minimally invasive technique -- can cut recovery times, leave smaller scars, reduce in-hopital stays, and lower costs. But many gynecologists are not trained to perform these operations, so you may have to ask for it. |
Fast Company
Chris Gayomali |
Are Selfies Fueling A Plastic Surgery Boom? The idea that selfies are powering a plastic surgery boom is certainly a convenient narrative, ripe for rage-tweeting. It is also not an entirely false narrative. |
Managed Care
January 2006
Catherine M. Murphy-Barron |
Can We Design a Fair Benefit For Bariatric Surgery? Insurers need a coverage strategy that focuses on reducing post-surgical complications and avoiding adverse selection. |
Registered Rep.
March 1, 2008 |
Wall Street Competes For Transgender Talent Major wirehouse firms all offer special benefits to employees who want to undergo sex-change surgery. |
BusinessWeek
May 12, 2011
David Armstrong |
Patients Sue Back Surgery Company Laser Spine The Laser Spine Institute draws flak over pricey surgeries. |
American Family Physician
September 1, 2005
Bowen, White & Gerwels |
Mohs Micrographic Surgery Mohs micrographic surgery is a two-step, same-day skin cancer removal procedure aimed to achieve the highest possible rates of cure and to minimize the size of the wound. |
American Family Physician
February 1, 2007
Doshi & Rodriguez |
Amblyopia Amblyopia is a major public health problem. Early recognition of amblyogenic risk factors such as strabismus, refractive errors, and anatomic obstructions can facilitate early treatment and increase the chance for recovery of visual acuity. |
Nursing
January 2009
Susan Gallagher Camden |
Shedding Health Risks with Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery More obese patients are turning to bariatric weight loss surgery, which is proving its worth by decreasing or eliminating dangerous comorbidities of obesity. Here's how to help prepare your patient for surgery and care for her afterward. |
AskMen.com
Jacob Franek |
Rare Surgeries Step aside Hollywood, the following are a few exciting and rare surgeries. Unlike their made-for-TV spin-offs, however, these rare surgeries are real. |
BusinessWeek
July 18, 2005 |
A Coronary Conundrum Four medical experts weigh in on whether heart surgery prolongs patients' lives or only relieves suffering. |
AskMen.com
Dustin Driver |
Male Plastic Surgery If you're thinking about surgical body modifications, keep reading. The following procedures can be performed in a matter of hours by a skilled plastic surgeon. |
American Family Physician
December 15, 2002 |
Breast-Conserving Surgery What is breast-conserving surgery?... How does my doctor know if my lump is cancer?... Why does my doctor check my lymph nodes?... What if I cannot have breast-conserving surgery?... |
The Motley Fool
February 13, 2007
Jack Uldrich |
I Love Intuitive Surgical Robotic surgeries should have investors' hearts pumping. |
Nursing
March 2009
Kate J. Morse |
Focusing on the Surgical Patient with Cardiac Problems Learn about the latest guidelines for assessing cardiac risk and protecting his heart during noncardiac surgery. |
Fast Company
September 2008
Chuck Salter |
Star Power: Dr. Andrews' Patient List is a Veritable Who's Who of Sports James Andrews has treated thousands of athletes in his 35-year career. Our list features 62 Hall of Famers, all-stars, and up-and-comers who were his patients. |
The Motley Fool
December 11, 2006
Jack Uldrich |
Intuitive Surgical's Beating Heart Investors, there are a lot of reasons to like Intuitive Surgical. Better software will continue to improve surgeons' performance levels in meeting the demanding requirements of cardiovascular surgery. |
Managed Care
March 2007 |
Competition Wins Over Centralization Insurers who recommend a particular provider or health care organization to a patient considering a surgical procedure need to determine how complex the procedure is and how frequently the surgeon performs the procedure. |
The Motley Fool
January 6, 2006
Rich Smith |
New Year's 2016: Four More Fabulous Fads Today's passing fads are tomorrow's market dominators: Invest with eyes wide open: LASIK surgery... There's money in your mattress... The future is calling... One word: plastic... |
American Journal of Nursing
May 2008
Jacobson et al. |
Patients' Perspectives on Total Knee Replacement Patients' perspectives on total knee replacement (TKR) surgery have rarely been the topic of research. This study sought to describe their pre- and postoperative experiences. |
American Family Physician
April 15, 2006
Virji & Murr |
Caring for Patients After Bariatric Surgery Pulmonary emboli, anastomotic leaks, and respiratory failure account for 80% of all deaths 30 days after bariatric surgery; therefore, appropriate prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism and awareness of the symptoms of common complications are important. |
Outside
February 2005 |
Globe-Trekking Gear Myopic adventurers, rejoice... Javelin... Samsung SCH-S250... |
Managed Care
January 2006 |
Videos of Actual Surgeries May Give Patients Pause Graphic Surgery and WorldDoc claim that companies will save as a result of employees adjusting their lifestyles because of watching videos of actual surgeries. |
Chemistry World
April 5, 2006
Katharine Sanderson |
Variable Focus at the Flick of a Switch Aging eyes could soon have an alternative to bifocal spectacles, with the development of liquid crystal lenses that focus on near or distant objects at the flick of a switch. |
This Old House
Kathryn O'Shea-Evans |
How to Know When It's Time to Put Down Your Pet Must-read advice from an animal-behavior expert on how to make this dreaded decision. |
Nursing Management
May 2011
Kirsten Drake |
SCIP core measures: Deep impact In August 2005, the SIP project grew to become a multiyear, national quality partnership of organizations called the Surgical Care Improvement Project, or SCIP, with the goal of decreasing surgical complication by 25% by 2010. |
BusinessWeek
July 18, 2005
John Carey |
Is Heart Surgery Worth It? Physicians are questioning whether bypasses and angioplasties necessarily prolong patients' lives. |
IEEE Spectrum
October 2006
Rosen & Hannaford |
Doc at a Distance Robot surgeons promise to save lives in remote communities, war zones, and disaster-stricken areas. |
BusinessWeek
January 13, 2011
June Thomas |
Book Review: American Plastic: Boob Jobs, Credit Cards, and Our Quest for Perfection A Middlebury College sociologist explores how Reagan's trickle-down economics made plastic surgery accessible to lower-income Americans, who took on debt to pay for makeovers |
The Motley Fool
July 17, 2006
Avery Comarow |
When You Need the Best Medical Care, Part 2 Basic hospital care doesn't always cut it. Here are more reasons to seek extra medical firepower, courtesy of U.S. News & World Report's annual "America's Best Hospitals" issue. |
Health
January 5, 2010
Susan Hall |
Thinking About Cosmetic Surgery? Here's How to Get a Better Nip or Tuck We reveal what it's like to have the three most popular procedures and whether those money-saving alternatives people talk about are worth it. |
The Motley Fool
February 4, 2009
Devon Rackle |
An Intuitively Obvious Buy Virtually limitless growth, a monopolistic position, and a cheap valuation all make Intuitive Surgical a compelling opportunity. |
The Motley Fool
July 17, 2006
Querna & Fischman |
Good Medical Help Close to Home, Part 2 Community hospitals can provide care on par with any of the glittery big-name centers. Finding out if your local hospital is up-to-snuff requires some homework. Here are the major factors in judging the quality of care, courtesy of U.S. News & World Report's annual "America's Best Hospitals" issue. |
American Family Physician
August 1, 2004
Snyder, Doggett & Turkelson |
Treatment of Degenerative Lumbar Spinal Stenosis This article reviews the evidence for conservative and surgical treatments for the disease that causes leg pain and difficulty walking, usually in elderly patients. |
BusinessWeek
August 2, 2004
Michael Arndt |
New Knees, No Big Deal Minimally invasive surgery uses smaller incisions, spares muscles and tendons, requires less medication, and gets patients up and out fast. |
Health
January 2008 |
Should You get a Tummy Tuck? Surgery can help, but it won't replace exercise |
Salon.com
March 2, 2001
Dawn MacKeen |
Your heart has been recalled In the brave new world of body-part implants, what happens when you get a lemon of a ticker? |
