http://ping.fm/XbGvL Surgeon Specialization Surgeon specialization was inversely related to mortality rates That is: More Specialized = Better Outcomes (Fewer Deaths) Ann Surg. 2009 May;249(5):708-16.Click here to read Links Comment in: Ann Surg. 2009 May;249(5):717-8. The impact of surgeon specialization on patient mortality: examination of a continuous Herfindahl-Hirschman index. Hall BL, Hsiao EY, Majercik S, Hirbe … Continue reading

ICISS: Dr. Rutledge's Contribution to Trauma Carehttp://ping.fm/vBbS7 Dr Rutledge: Inventor of ICISS (ICD based Injury Severity Score) In 1993 Dr Rutledge published the first article describing the use of ICD-9 codes as a means of predicting injury severity. (1) At the time the standard means of injury severity scoring was the consensus derived ISS. Dr … Continue reading

http://ping.fm/nJcDx ICISS: Dr. Rutledge's Contribution to Trauma Care Dr Rutledge: Inventor of ICISS (ICD based Injury Severity Score) In 1993 Dr Rutledge published the first article describing the use of ICD-9 codes as a means of predicting injury severity. (1) At the time the standard means of injury severity scoring was the consensus derived ISS. … Continue reading

Julia commented "I had my surgery 3.5 yrs ago, lost 160 lbs, and 99% of the time I have had no problems..but every once in a while.. I still get a lovely wake up call at 3 or 4 am with bile spewing out my nose and throat in that lovely luminous yellow. I know … Continue reading

" I also had a problem with my band:erosion. I had my first surgery to put it in Brazil, 1999. I had to remove it here in New York, March, 2007 by Dr. D G, at North Shore Hospital. Since then I have gained all the weight back. I almost died with the removal surgery. … Continue reading

Lactose Intolerance http://ping.fm/ICtuL # What is lactose intolerance? # What causes lactose intolerance? # Who is at risk for lactose intolerance? # What are the symptoms of lactose intolerance? # How is lactose intolerance diagnosed? # How is lactose intolerance managed? # What other products contain lactose? # Points to Remember # Hope through Research … Continue reading