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Equipment Choices for Neurosurgery ClinicsThe types of equipment common to the neurosurgery practice.
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19th Century Neurosurgery: Deliberately Damaging the BrainThe zeigist of the 1800's did not include moral accountability. There was no such thing as human rights for the mentally ill. To justify advancing medical science many neurosurgeons literally damaged the brains of their patients to record the results.
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The Man Who Lived with a Crowbar Rammed Through His Skull: 19th Century NeurosurgeryPhineas Gage was a foreman for a crew of railroad construction workers, he suffered a major accident when a crow bar like tool penetrated his brain. Gage miraculously recovered.
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Neurosurgery Jobs Are Available Through a Physician Recruiter ServiceYou can simply enter in the type of position you are seeking, where you would like to work and when, and your results page will return with physician jobs that match your criteria.
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Neurosurgery Locum Tenens Job Openings Are Available Through Online Staffing ServicesYou may set the length of temporary contract offered, at the end of which time you can choose to make an offer of permanent employment or not, at your discretion.
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The Benefits of Neurosurgery Locum Tenens Jobs for Physicians and Medical FacilitiesAt the end, doctors are hired to fill the neurosurgeon jobs, but it could all be for nothing if the applicant turns out to not be a good fit with your facility.
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Dr. Ben Carson- a Quick BioLearn about Ben Carson, a brilliant African American doctor with a fascinating back story. Ben Carson is a famous brain surgeon who has done mega-good in this world. He is a pioneer in pediatric neurosurgery. -
Unruptured Aneurysm & Use of Surgical ClippingIf you have been diagnosed with an unruptured aneurysm, here is what you need to know about surgical clipping.
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Who Should Play Dr. Strange in the Planned Marvel Film?He is the Sorcerer Supreme. Master of the Light and Dark Arts. Responsible for protecting the universe from magical threats. He is Dr. Strange. Soon he will be on the big screen. Who should play him?
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Top 5 Highest Paying Jobs in AmericaAll of the top 5 highest paying jobs in America require over ten years of schooling upon graduation from high school. Being stuck between the books so long pays off in the end though after you see their paychecks. -
Three Remarkable MenThree mothers in dire circumstances chose to have their children.
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Causes and Risk Factors of Stroke and Their PreventionIn simplest terms, a stroke is a disruption in the blood flow to the brain. Stroke causes and stroke risk factors vary greatly. Read on for some of the latest information on the potential causes of stroke occurrences. -
Diagnostic Blood Test (S-100B) Screens for Brain Injury or DamageHead injuries cause skull fractures and bleeding in or around the brain. The S-100B blood test detects brain injuries and skull fractures safer than a computer tomography scan.
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Beyond the Second Opinion: Is There Hope?Finding effective treatment options can mean getting more than a second opinion. This article offers sage advice on getting more than one opinion. -
Walter Freeman and the History of the LobotomyThis essay discusses the impact of Fechner, Moniz, Freeman and each of their contributions to one of the most drastic and dangerous procedures in all of medical history.
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Obamacare: The President's Plans for National Health Care Would Be a Recipe for Disaster for AmericaHow would you feel if you had to pay for abortions for Americans under national health insurance or had to wait months for surgery? It might happen under Obamacare.
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Clinical Trials and Medical MiraclesExperts shared experiences in medical miracles with caregivers, patients, book lovers, writers, and fans of ABC-TV's series, "Grey's Anatomy," at the Tucson Book Festival, March 14, 2009, on University of Arizona's campus. -
A Look at America's 5 Best Cancer Hospitals and Cancer InstitutesThe U.S. News and World Report has assigned rankings to the top hospitals in the country. Here is a look at America's best cancer hospitals and what they have to offer for patient care and research. -
Death from Car Surfing Example of What Medical Experts Report Dangerous ActivityA man in Canada recently died from injuries to his head sustained while car surfing. This example shows what medical experts report this month, that car surfing isn't cool and that the behavior is risky and can seriously injure or kill.
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Stroke Treatments and New Tiny Vacuum Cleaner DeviceDuring the past 20-30 years medical advancements have saved the lives of stroke victims. Recently the FDA approve the Penumbra System for vacuuming out blood clots in the brain. This device has proven effective in clinical trials.
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Treatment of Excessive Drooling in Children Using Botulinum ToxinExcessive drooling in children with physical, sensory, and behavioral issues can result in a decreased quality of life. Control of drooling then becomes a priority. Botulinum toxin has recently been evaluated for this use. -
Dr. Ben Carson Receives TNT Biopic TreatmentDr. Ben Carson overcame poverty, childhood rage and racism to become a world renowed neurosurgeon out of Johns Hopkins. TNT immortalizes his story in the upcoming "Gifted Hands" with Cuba Gooding Jr. dragged out of awful comedies to play Dr. Carson.
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Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Is Obama's Surgeon General Choice a Good One?For the most part, President-Elect Barack Obama's choices for political appointments have been met with praise. But his appointing of Dr. Sanjay Gupta to the post of Surgeon General may be the best nomination yet. -
Head Injury - The Use and Risks of CT ScanningOverview of head injury and concussion and evidence for CT scanning in this setting.
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Sanjay Gupta Surgeon General Rumors Continue to GrowBarack Obama has been rumored to lean towards CNN medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta as his pick for Surgeon General. If true, the appointment could bring new attention to the office.
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Sanjay Gupta Offered Surgeon General Position: What Does the Surgeon General Do?CNN's Sanjay Gupta has reportedly been offered the position of surgeon general. Who is Sanjay Gupta? What does the surgeon general do?
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Dr. Sanjay Gupta is Barack Obama's Surgeon General PickBarack Obama is adding Dr. Sanjay Gupta to his team.
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Gifted Hands: The Story of Dr. Ben CarsonThe extraordinary life of African-American neurosurgeon Ben Carson, whose life's story, based on his own book, "Gifted Hands" is now a TNT original movie.
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Gluten Ataxia - Sporadic Ataxia With Gluten SensitivitySporadic ataxia does not have a genetic cause. Gluten ataxia may show no symptoms until adulthood and may be hard to diagnose. Find out more about gluten ataxia and if there is a treatment. -
Socialized Medicine in CanadaSocialized medicine is not the utopian system that many people make it out to be. It jeopardizes the health of Canadians by increasing wait times and causing doctor shortages. -
Bipolar Disorder and Structured ReligionA personal account of a youth growing up with Bipolar Disorder in a strict Christian family.
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The Frontal Lobes and Obsessive Compulsive DisorderNew research suggests a definite link between frontal lobe dysfunction and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. This is a review of the research.
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Gupta Says "No" to Surgeon General OfferCNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta has removed himself from the nominee list for U.S. Surgeon General.
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Health Internships - Salaries and Time Frames for SpecializationHealth Internships - Salaries and time frames for Specialization
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Alien Hand Syndrome After Infarction of the Bilateral Anterior Cerebral ArteryAlien Hand syndrome is a well-documented phenomena that occurs in stroke patients. Here, I examine a particularly interesting case.
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Congenital TorticollisCongenital torticollis occur at birth and if felt to be related to the babies position in the womb or trauma at the time of birth.
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Do You Need Human Growth Hormone?Everyone these days wants to be on Human Growth Hormone (HGH), but the question is does it work and if so, for whom? This article will try to answer these and other questions.
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Should Atypical Antipsychotics Be the First Choice Treatment for Severe Depression?This article argues that atypicle antipsychotics should be the first choice treatment in severe depression as opposed to antidepressants.
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Fewer CT Scans Will Be Performed on Canadian ChildrenThese new guidelines or rules known as CATCH (Canadian Assessment of Tomography for Childhood Injury) when implemented will cut down on the cost factor.
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Dr. Sanjay Gupta, an American Hero in HaitiDr. Sanjay Gupta is saving lives in Haiti. He is a hero.
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