Surgeons, like pilots, are held to a very high standard of conduct when it comes to alcohol and drug use. Unlike pilots, however, there are no rules barring surgeons from having a few beers, or other alcoholic drinks, on the day or evening before they enter the operating room to perform surgery. While most...
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Weekly Health Update: Preventing Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) after Surgery “A critical weekly review of important new research findings for health-conscious readers…” By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS Updated:  01/10/2010 The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations by the author. Please consult with your physician...
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Health Report: Breast Cancer Treatment & Chronic Pain “A critical weekly review of important new research findings for health-conscious readers…” By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS Updated:  11/15/2009 The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations by the author. Please consult with your physician before making...
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Health Report: Post-Cholecystectomy Syndrome (Symptoms after Gallbladder Surgery) “A critical weekly review of important new research findings for health-conscious readers…” By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS Updated:  10/18/2009 The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations by the author. Please consult with your physician before making...
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Health Report: Surgery, NSQIP, Complications & Death “A critical weekly review of important new research findings for health-conscious readers…” By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS Updated:  10/04/2009 The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations by the author. Please consult with your physician before making any...
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    Health Report:     Update on Prostate Cancer and Cryotherapy   “A critical weekly review of important new research findings for health-conscious readers…”  By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS   Updated:  08/23/2009 The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice...
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 Health Report:  Hemorrhoids & Surgery  “A critical weekly review of important new research findings for health-conscious readers…”  By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS   Updated:  05/10/2009 The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations by the author. Please consult with your...
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  Health Report: CABG Surgery vs. PCI in Diabetics with Coronary Artery Disease  Sweetened Beverages and Coronary Artery Disease  “A critical weekly review of important new research findings for health-conscious readers…”  By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS   Updated:  03/22/2009 The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and...
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  Health Report: Coronary Artery Disease: CABG vs. Stents?  Swimming Lessons & Drowning Risk in Children  “A critical weekly review of important new research findings for health-conscious readers…”  By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS   Updated:  03/8/2009 The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical...
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Health Report “A critical weekly review of important new research findings for health-conscious readers…” By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS Last Updated: 01/25/2009 The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations by the author. Please consult with your physician before making any lifestyle...
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The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations by the author. Please consult with your physician before making any lifestyle or medication changes, or if you have any other concerns regarding your health. RADIATION TREATMENT OF PROSTATE CANCER & RISK OF SECOND CANCERS Exposure...
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The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations by the author. Please consult with your physician before making any lifestyle or medication changes, or if you have any other concerns regarding your health. ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION & FREQUENCY OF SEX A few years ago,...
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The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations by the author. Please consult with your physician before making any lifestyle or medication changes, or if you have any other concerns regarding your health. SLEEP, MELATONIN & BREAST CANCER RISK It has been previously hypothesized...
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The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations by the author. Please consult with your physician before making any lifestyle or medication changes, or if you have any other concerns regarding your health.  HAPPY FATHERS DAY!  PREVENTABLE DEATHS AFTER CORONARY ARTERY BYPASS GRAFT...
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