More than 15 years after the first transcatheter aortic valve replacement, the need to have two cardiac surgeons sign off on every procedure may now be more of a hindrance to effective and expedient ...
When something goes awry during surgery, national guidelines recommend doctors and hospitals make a full disclosure to the patient and their family members. A new survey of surgeons in 12 specialty ...
Nearly 40 percent of pregnant surgery residents consider dropping out. Many wonder: Why can’t the system accommodate motherhood? By Emma Goldberg As a health care professional, Dr. Erika Rangel is ...