Life Expectancy Drop
The CDC predicts the US life expectancy to drop for the 3rd straight year. This has not been seen since the 1916 flu pandemic, and obesity is to blame. Leading causes of death in 1900 were…
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Older Surgeons Better
New study shows older surgeons obtain better outcomes with lower surgical mortality. The numbers broke down as follows…
Memory loss is a complication in many after total joint replacement surgery
Memory loss is a complication in many after total joint replacement surgery. Called POCD (postoperative cognitive dysfunction) it is seldom mentioned in the standard total joint replacement surgery complication list including infection, pain, dislocation (for hip replacement), pulmonary embolus, death and stiffness.
Chicago-Area Medical Practice Begins Accepting Bitcoin: An Interview with Dr. Chadwick Prodromos
One of the most exciting things about cryptocurrency and blockchain technology is that it is applicable to many different professions and industries. Where there are payments to process or data to secure, blockchain technology can be extremely useful.
Arthroscopes & Bacterial Infection
Arthroscopes were found in a recent study to have rates of bacterial contamination. Should you worry if you’re going to have arthroscopic surgery? Probably not however
