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Phony Doc Accused in California; Neurosurgeon Shot Dead; Barbie With Down Syndrome

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

Apr 26, 2023
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Potter Will Be Vanderbilt's First Black Female Neurosurgery Resident

A first since neurosurgery program opened in 1932

Mar 28, 2023
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Fetus Removed From Brain of 1-Year-Old Girl

Intracranial fetus-in-fetu identified in child with motor delay

Mar 09, 2023
MRI images of the fetus inside the infant’s skull next to photos of the fetus removed.
Spinal Stimulation Opens Door to Treating Stroke Survivors With Partial Paralysis

Recovery of strength, functional movements seen in pilot study

Feb 20, 2023
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The Power of Compassion

Can being sympathetic improve well-being?

Jan 10, 2023
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Outpatient Centers Cautiously Open Doors to Surgery for People With Cardiac Devices

Will those with CIEDs become regular patients at ambulatory surgery centers within a decade?

Oct 25, 2022
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Neurosurgeon Rehired After Allegations of 'Ghost Surgeries'

Anil Nanda, MD, also accused of being dishonest about former position during hiring process

Aug 18, 2022
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After 6 Brain Surgeries and a Stroke, Resident Aims to Inspire Others

Claudia Martinez, MD, always knew she wanted to become a doctor, she just took a different path

Aug 11, 2022
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Medicare's Proposed Physician Fee Schedule a Mixed Bag, Doc Groups Say

Despite bad news on the fee cut, some provisions on ACOs have doctors cheering

Jul 15, 2022
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Surgery After TAVR: Waiting a Month or More Not Really Better

Prosthesis-patient mismatch, paravalvular regurgitation the bigger issues for surgical candidates

Jul 08, 2022
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Opinion
Prior Authorization Is Hurting Our Patients

Legislation in Congress can help address these problems in Medicare Advantage

Jun 25, 2022
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Opinion
'I'm a Neurosurgeon Who Can't Move. Now What?'

My ski accident reminded me to keep my patients' humanity front and center

Jun 15, 2022
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Health System on the Hook for $22M Over Unnecessary Spine Surgeries

Record-breaking healthcare fraud settlement in eastern Washington

Apr 15, 2022
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Extra Warming Efforts in Surgery Turn Out to Be Hot Air

PROTECT trial finds targeting body temperatures a few degrees higher is unnecessary

Apr 04, 2022
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