Since its inception in 1981, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education has monitored and evaluated over 130 resident training programs in a variety of settings in the United States. 10 years ago, the ACGME instituted codified work-hour regulations that restricted the number of hours a resident or junior could work. The ACGME implemented the […]
Straight Legs Are Most Appealing, Study Finds
After 12 years of research, Fahd Benslimane, M.D, concluded that straight bones are the most important factor in having sexy legs. Before he came to his conclusion, Benslimane spent 12 years researching what makes women’s legs attractive. He studied models, athletes, Greek statues, Barbie dolls, and even drawings by Leonardo da Vinci. In his analysis, […]
Dilute betadine lavage reduces infection rates following joint replacement surgery
The implementation of dilute betadine lavage before wound closure in total joint replacement operations reduced post-op infection rates from 0.97% to 0.15%, according to a 2011 study of more than 2,000 surgeries. Nicholas Michael Brown, MD, discussed his team’s results at the 2011 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Brown said although […]
Joint Injuries in Athletes
Guest blog by Elizabeth Carrollton, a medical writer for Drugwatch.com Joint injuries are a very common problem in athletes, especially in weight-bearing joints. Sprains and strains are common in knees and ankles, while hips are more prone to overuse injuries, like bursitis and tendinitis, as well as muscle strain and stress fractures. All of these […]
Lack of Sleep May Lead to More Sports-Related Injuries
Young athletes who don’t get at least eight hours of sleep at night may be at a higher risk for sports injuries than well-rested athletes, researchers found. A study conducted at a private school in California determined that student athletes who slept less than eight hours a night were more likely to suffer an injury […]
