The Doctor-Patient Relationship

The relationship a physician has not only with their patients, but also with their patient’s families, has long been the foundation of the medical system. Over the course of time this once valued bond has had its ups and downs; however today with the internet, Obama healthcare reform, and Medicare cuts to name a few, the doctor-patient relationship finds itself in its most fragile state. This past week I was exposed to both extremes of this delicate relationship, and realized there is still much to Continue reading →

Laparoscopy: Patients Benefit, But Do Surgeons Suffer?

  When compared with open surgical techniques, the benefits of minimally invasive surgery have been well documented in medical literature, including increased safety, quicker recovery, shorter hospital stays, and cosmetic advantages. Nonetheless, surgeons who perform a majority of their cases laparoscopically appear to encounter physical stress and mental strain beyond what they experience when performing open surgery. New survey findings suggest that surgeon burden may be greater than previously assumed. “Surgeon injuries appear to be a significant problem that not only affects surgeons but also Continue reading →

Being Too Clean Hazardous to Health

From MedPage Today   Trying to be too clean may backfire for young people’s health, according to a study that suggests chemicals from antibacterial soaps and plastics depressed the immune system and caused allergies. Notably, the effects varied by age, Allison E. Aiello, PhD, of the University of Michigan School of Public Health in Ann Arbor, and colleagues reported online in Environmental Health Perspectives. For those under 18, higher levels of antibacterial triclosan in the urine were linked to allergies and hay fever. For those Continue reading →

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Just Heartburn, or is it more?

The occasional bout of heartburn is often treatable with over-the-counter medication and lifestyle modification. Heartburn, which is experienced on a more consistent basis and is less often relieved by over-the-counter medications may be the result of gastroesophageal reflux disease, also called GERD. Ask yourself the following questions, to see if your symptoms may actually be caused by GERD: Is your heartburn occurring more than twice a week? Has the pattern of your heartburn changed? Is it worse than it use to be? Do you wake up Continue reading →

Stretcher for 2?

Living Room Is New ED Waiting Room By Kristina Fiore, Staff Writer, MedPage Today Published: November 12, 2010   “I’d like to make a reservation for one at 7 p.m., please.” That’s the idea behind a new online service that is aiming to take the “wait” out of emergency department (ED) visits — or at least change where it’s done. Hospitals that partner with InQuickER enable patients — those with truly nonemergent conditions, at least — to make reservations for ED visits online, much the way Continue reading →

Choosing Between Lumpectomy and Mastectomy

Many women with early-stage breast cancers have the option of choosing between a breast-conserving surgery such as a lumpectomy or a mastectomy which removes the entire breast tissue. The main advantage of a lumpectomy is that it allows a woman to keep most of her breast. A disadvantage is the usual need for radiation therapy — most often for 5 to 6 weeks — after surgery. A (very) small number of women having breast-conserving surgery may not need radiation, while a small percentage of women who undergo mastectomy will still Continue reading →

Website Press Release

Zadeh Surgical, Inc. Announces Launch of Innovative New Website Informative new website provides an impressive insight into the cutting-edge services offered by Michael A. Zadeh, M.D.    LOS ANGELES, CA, October 25th, 2010 — Dr. Michael A. Zadeh (www.zadehsurgical.com) has announced the launch of a newly created website designed specifically for the education of prospective, new, and established patients. The website www.zadehsurgical.com provides detailed information on the wide variety of services provided by Dr. Zadeh, as well as helpful guides in preparing for surgery along with Continue reading →

What is an Adequate Margin for Breast-Conserving Surgery? Surgeon Attitudes and Correlates

Michelle Azu, MD, Paul Abrahamse, MA, Steven J. Katz, MD, MPH, Reshma Jagsi, MD, DPhil, and Monica Morrow, MD Breast Service, Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York; Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI; Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI ABSTRACT Background. Re-excision is common in breast-conserving surgery (BCS), partly due to lack of consensus on margin definitions. A population-based surgeon sample was used to determine current attitudes toward margin width and identify characteristics associated Continue reading →

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