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7 Inch Digital USB Photo Frame Support

mybattery — Sat, 17 May 2008 02:42:39 GMT

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Prolonged immobilization increases risk of DVT -- how do you defin

allen — Sat, 17 May 2008 02:42:39 GMT

Acquired risk factors for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) can be summarized in the mnemonic SICC PT:

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The case of the week

preity — Sat, 17 May 2008 02:42:39 GMT

But the really big case of the week, and I do not use those words LIGHTLY, was the radical panniculectomy that was performed on the 300 kg human being. For some quick math, 300 kg would be about 670 pounds avoirdupois.

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Surgeonsblog: Dead Man Wasting

preity — Sat, 17 May 2008 02:42:39 GMT

Even as I questioned the value of dog labs, I wonder still more about the most hallowed and time-honored tradition of medical school: the dissection of cadavers to which all first-year students are subjected. Because the bodies have been knowingly donated, it's not really an ethical issue, except to the extent that those who've made the gift might have a more exalted view of its value than is accurate. And before I say my piece, I must admit it's just one opinion, from a ways back. I'd hope more recent, and current, students might chi

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Long-Term Mortality after Gastric Bypass Surgery

krishna — Sat, 17 May 2008 02:42:39 GMT

Long-term total mortality after gastric bypass surgery was significantly reduced, particularly deaths from diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. However, the rate of death from causes other than disease was higher in the surgery group than in the control group.

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Man survives record tumour surgery

preity — Sat, 17 May 2008 02:42:39 GMT

A Chinese man recovers from surgery that removed part of his facial tumours, which weigh more than 20 kilogrammes in total. A Chinese man says he is relieved after a part of his facial tumours, which weighed about 23 kilogrammes, was removed. Yet doctors say the surgery has caused him to lose his balance.

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Robotic Assisted Prostate Surgery - Doctors Hangout Video

allen — Sat, 17 May 2008 02:42:39 GMT

Robotic Assisted Prostate Surgery

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Carpal Tunnel Surgery - Doctors Hangout Video

graymatter — Sat, 17 May 2008 02:42:39 GMT

Carpal Tunnel Surgery

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Hydatid Cyst Removal Brain Surgery - Doctors Hangout Video

graymatter — Sat, 17 May 2008 02:42:39 GMT

Hydatid Cyst Removal Brain Surgery

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Physician Guidelines - Operative Treatment For Chronic Pancreatitis

graymatter — Sat, 17 May 2008 02:42:39 GMT

Chronic pancreatitis has an incidence in the United States of 5-10 per 100,000 population. It is most commonly associated with chronic alcohol use (75%). Patients usually present with chronic pain, either persistent continuous pain or postprandial pain. An anatomic abnormality should be evident in any patient selected for operative treatment for pancreatic pain. Patients with chronic pancreatitis may be at increased risk of developing pancreatic cancer.

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