Snapchat Surgery: The Doctors Sending Video Updates Mid-Operation
Though it was only a minor surgery, Dawn Lipthrott says there’s really no such thing when it’s being performed on a loved one, especially when the patient is over the…
Doctor commits suicide in Mumbai hospital; family alleges ragging by seniors
The doctor was allegedly harassed by seniors for getting admission through scheduled tribe (ST) reservation. “Ten days ago my mother came all the way from Jalgaon to personally submit a…
Spoons, screwdrivers, steel bar recovered from Indian man’s stomach
(SLBSGMCH) A stomach ache in India is making headlines after doctors were left shocked on recovering objects from a man’s stomach. Doctors at Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Government Medical College…
Jasons International Health Organisation Incorporated calling for surgeons, anaesthesiologists, theatre nurses,dentists, other operating room professionals (Mission Volunteers) in Ireland
Jasons International is a synergy of multinational humanitarian organizations with aims to bringing hope, health and development to rural communities and indigent citizens around the world, optimal medical emergency response…
Vaginal Hysterectomy: What you need to know
Overview Vaginal hysterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the uterus through the vagina. During a vaginal hysterectomy, the surgeon detaches the uterus from the ovaries, fallopian tubes and upper…
Operating Room Issues That Are Avoidable
No matter the hospital or practice, operating room issues are bound to arise. In some cases, those issues can become huge detriments to the safety of both patients and surgical…
Fundamental Surgery Becomes First VR Surgical Training Simulation To Gain CPD Accreditation
Fundamental Surgery becomes the first VR surgical training simulation with haptics to gain Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accreditation. FundamentalVR, developers of immersive training technology for the surgical community, has announced…
Robot knee surgeon opens up new world for Canberra patients
Orthopedic surgeon Brendan Klar and Beverly Webb of Monash, who had the first knee replacement done by a surgical robot. Picture: Karleen Minney Beverly Webb was standing in kitchen at…
O-ARM SURGICAL IMAGING SYSTEM BY MEDTRONIC
For Spine, Orthopaedic Trauma, and Neurological Procedures OVERVIEW The O-armTM system is an intraoperative 2D/3D imaging system that is designed to meet the workflow demands of the surgical environment. It…
Euthanasia Becoming ‘Default Way to Die’ in Belgium
BRUSSELS – Belgium has long been famous for food, like waffles and chocolate. But it’s becoming famous for death. Belgium has the most liberal euthanasia laws in the world. You…