If it's the fear of pain, of being immobile and dependent on others and months of rehabilitation that keeps you from undergoing hip or knee replacement, let us at the Neurologic & Orthopedic Hospital of Chicago (NOHC) tell you about
Meningiomas are tumors that are within the head (intracranial space) but not within the brain. They compress, rather than invade, the brain. Generally, meningiomas are benign, but there are subsets that tend to be more aggressive, often recurring and occasionally
Due to technical issues, we had to re-post this entry. We apologize if you have already received this blog entry.)It is my job to provide the patient undergoing a hip or knee replacement a safe and satisfactory perioperative experience with
Our hotel is immediately across from the Beijing National Stadium where the opening ceremonies will take place (locally known as the Bird's Nest because of the architecture). Designed by a Chinese architect, the blue swimming and water sport venue was
The article then goes on to question why patients would chose to have care at big and dangerous hospitals when patients have a choice?Some hospitals are very good but many are not "brimming with infectious bugs, systemic error [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title:
Arrived in Beijing today to start my mission. This is the 74th country in which I will have taught surgery or instructed in the past seven years. My assignment is 20 to 60 minute instructional presentations rather than the standard
Twelve investigators have received grants totaling $5 million over two years to lead high-impact, innovative studies of food allergy, a significant public health concern. This program, called Exploratory Investigations in Food Allergy, is funded by the National Institute of Allergy
More and more children are getting seriously injured playing baseball according to a new study, which links an increase in arm and shoulder injuries to starting the game young and playing year-round.
The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) today announced that the offices of Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) and Rep. John M. Spratt (D-SC) are the winners of the sixth annual WalkingWorks® Capitol Hill Challenge, which drew more than 3,500
The risks of any brain tumor operation are of two types. First, there are the general risks. These include some problem with the heart, lungs, kidneys or liver which would be considered secondary to the anesthesia. There is excessive bleeding
While I am an orthopedic surgeon and have practiced my profession now for over 35 years as a clinician, educator and researcher, I also—from time to time—try to put myself in the role of an orthopedic patient needing a hip
I just returned from a two week vacation in the Caribbean; a small island called Anguilla. We have been visiting for 20 years and have seen tremendous change in the infrastructure including power, phone, sewers, cable and roads. The medical
Speaking of decisions. I saw a young lady today, about 30 years old. She was diagnosed with a pituitary tumor about five years ago during an evaluation for lactating breasts and irregular menstrual periods. Luckily, the tumor was small and
Researchers at Children's Hospital Boston have pinpointed a new source of stem cells from a previously unrecognized group that gives hope of being able to regenerate injured heart tissue.
Supporters of the expanded PEPFAR AIDs treatment program, which is stalled in the Senate, visited Capitol Hill this week to praise senators who are backing the bill in its present form and to chide those who aren't.
