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10 of the Best (and 5 of the Worst) Hospitals

Going to a great hospital can make all the difference when you need care. This list makes it easy to see how your local hospital stacks up.

What Are the Most Common Orthopedic Surgeries?

Orthopedic surgeons perform routine surgeries every day. Are you wondering if yours is one of them? Here, we answer, "What are the most common orthopedic surgeries?"

Sleep and Aging: Why Can't We Stay Asleep As We Get Older?

In a National Sleep Foundation survey of adults aged 55 and older, one-third of people aged 55-64 and one quarter of people aged 65-84 reported that their sleep

Is your nail salon safe?

We offer some tips on what to look for before you get a manicure or pedicure.

Can You Naturally Remove Skin Tags?

Skin tags start off small and fairly insignificant but they can quickly grow and become a problem both because of their appearance and the fact that they can get in the way.<br>The good news about skin tags is that they are harmless and benign - made up of fibrous connective tissues. Find out more about getting rid of them...

9 Health Rules That Doctors Never Break

Top doctors share the best health tips and health advice they themselves follow to prevent skin cancer and breast cancer, reduce back pain, prevent stress and more.

Why are patients readmitted after general surgery?

The occurrence of postop complications was found to be the single most significant risk factor for hospital readmission within 30 days, according to this study of over 1400 general surgery patients…

Pregnancy Doesn't Make General Surgery More Dangerous: Study

Complications, death rates roughly the same as for non-pregnant women

Risk factors for postop cardiac events differ between vascular and general surgery

Predictive risk factors for cardiac events after general and vascular surgery differed significantly.

Is There Gender Bias on the American Board of Surgery General Surgery Certifying Examination?

When oral examinations are administered, examiner subjectivity may possibly affect ratings, particularly when examiner severity is influenced by exami…

Lessons learned from a general surgery chief resident

In a very real way, surgical residency has broken parts of me. It has fundamentally stagnated the natural development of others.

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Tips for choosing a facelift surgeon

A facelift can restore the contours of your face, take years off of your appearance and nicely complement other cosmetic procedures you may be considering.

What is "good enough" for a surgeon?

Living by this simple but calculated, consistent, and focused process of optimization is how I will define the elusive "good enough" to the next person who asks.

Why should you choose a colorectal surgeon?

Why should you choose a colorectal surgeon? Colorectal surgeons specialize in the treatment of the colon, rectum, and anus. After completing a full general surgery residency, colorectal surg…

Questions to ask your breast reduction surgeon

Get information from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons about what questions to ask your plastic surgeon during your breast reduction consultation.

Questions to Ask a LASIK Surgeon

If you are considering LASIK, it is important to discuss the benefits and risks that could result from correcting vision with surgery rather than eyeglasses or contact lenses. Each LASIK candidate has a unique set of general and eye health circumstances and lifestyle goals that need to be carefully assessed with their surgeon before electing... Read more »

How to choose a hip or knee replacement surgeon and prosthesis

You’ve decided you want hip or knee replacement surgery and now it’s time to choose a surgeon and decide what kind of implant is right for me. Or maybe you’re asking the question, “When will I be ready?” Hip or knee replacement surgery requires careful planning, but it is also something that can give you […]

Why creative endeavors are important for the future surgeon

To the future surgeon, consider how creativity could improve yourself and your career.

Questions to ask your buttock augmentation surgeon

Get information from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons about what questions to ask your plastic surgeon during your buttock augmentation consultation.