• FILE - Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy testifies before the Senate Finance Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, on Feb. 8, 2022, on youth mental health care. (yahoo.com)
  • 2015-10-03T22:28:47-04:00 https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvNmI3XC8yMDE1MTAwMzIyMzQ0MTAwMV9oZC5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ== Surgeon General Vivek Murthy was interviewed at the seventh annual Washington Ideas Forum. (c-span.org)
  • Surgeon General Vivek Murthy was interviewed at the seventh annual Washington Ideas Forum. (c-span.org)
  • One clear reason for this: The nomination of President Barack Obama's choice to fill the public health position of surgeon general, Dr. Vivek Murthy, is languishing in the Senate. (truthdig.com)
  • Gun-rights groups rejoiced after they stalled President Obama's nominee for surgeon general, Dr. Vivek Murthy, because of his call for commonsense gun safety measures. (progressive.org)
  • Surgeon General of the United States Dr. Vivek Murthy during a March 29, 2016 presentation in Atlanta, Ga. (go.com)
  • In an emotional forward, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy wrote about nurses at his hospital asking him to step up on fighting addiction when he left to work as surgeon general. (go.com)
  • More vaccine mandates are coming from businesses and universities in the wake of the Food and Drug Administration's approval of the Pfizer vaccine, said U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy. (wnd.com)
  • Many routine surgeries performed in emergency departments, from abscess removals to appendectomies, are often handled by general surgeons, says Patrick Bailey, MD, medical director for the American College of Surgeons (ACS). (aamc.org)
  • The American College of Surgeons website is not compatible with Internet Explorer 11, IE 11. (facs.org)
  • The American College of Surgeons is dedicated to improving the care of surgical patients and safeguarding standards of care in an optimal and ethical practice environment. (facs.org)
  • ACS/American College of Surgeons is a registered trademark of the American College of Surgeons. (facs.org)
  • People culled their friend groups during the coronavirus pandemic and reduced time spent with those friends, the surgeon general's report finds. (yahoo.com)
  • DOCUMENTATION FILE ONLY MESSAGE FROM SURGEON GENERAL SURGEON GENERAL'S REPORT TO THE AMERICAN PUBLIC ON HIV INFECTION AND AIDS A Message from the Surgeon General It began, like so many epidemics, with a few isolated cases, a whisper that caught the ear of only a few in medical research. (cdc.gov)
  • This meeting served as an opportunity for key stakeholders to provide input on the most important priorities for The Surgeon General's Report on Osteoporosis and Bone Health , to be released in 2004. (nih.gov)
  • Borrowing from tobacco control to curtail the overweight and obesity epidemic: Leveraging the U.S. Surgeon General's Report. (nih.gov)
  • Surgeon General's report on oral health. (cdc.gov)
  • Satcher, David S. "Surgeon General's report on oral health. (cdc.gov)
  • The Surgeon General's report on nutrition and health : 1988. (who.int)
  • Find a Surgeon in New York, NY 10028 to perform surgery that can address either injury or disease. (wellness.com)
  • Congratulations to the 2023 ESSP Cohort of Surgeon Scientists! (cancer.gov)
  • Cite this: Sharps Injuries Are Common Among Mohs Surgeons, Survey Finds - Medscape - Nov 08, 2023. (medscape.com)
  • Civil surgeons can contact the NHDP directly at 1-800-642-2477 to or visit their online list of Hansen's disease clinics to find a recommended clinical provider in the appropriate geographic area. (cdc.gov)
  • For definitions of immigrants, refugees, and other migrants, and the special categories of medical professionals (i.e., panel physicians, civil surgeons) who see them before and after arrival to the United States, see Box 11-04 . (cdc.gov)
  • In August 2021, the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons announced that it was advocating for this practice to be phased out and began encouraging the use of the gender neutral title Dr or appropriate academic titles such as Professor. (wikipedia.org)
  • He is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. (creation.com)
  • But despite a generous compensation package, five vascular surgeon positions at UPMC hospitals remain unfilled. (aamc.org)
  • Meanwhile, a hospital 120 miles away has lacked a vascular surgeon for several years, getting by with a cardiac surgeon and interventional radiologist. (aamc.org)
  • A New York vascular surgeon has admitted guilt and will pay $800,000 to settle charges that he performed unnecessary procedures on patients with kidney disease, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ). (medpagetoday.com)
  • One orthopedic surgeon who used to work at the Jackson, Miss., VA, agreed to speak with us on condition of anonymity. (cnbc.com)
  • Nicole S. Belkin, MD, an orthopedic surgeon, sports medicine specialist with expertise in non-operative and operative. (wellness.com)
  • Mr Haddad qualified as an orthopaedic surgeon at the Jordan University Hospital, and undertook a trauma fellowship in Oxford in 1997 and trained in general orthopaedics, joint replacement and spinal surgery at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London. (www.gov.je)
  • General surgeons may also be known by their area of expertise, such as gastrointestinal surgeon, cancer surgeon, or trauma surgeon. (healthgrades.com)
  • General surgeons may also be referred to simply as a surgeon. (healthgrades.com)
  • Other potential benefits of robotic surgery are more subtle and difficult to assess-whether it helps surgeons by making the procedure less physically demanding, or allows less experienced surgeons to do more complex surgeries. (technologyreview.com)
  • Being able to check the images easily also helps surgeons maintain their concentration throughout the procedure. (newscientist.com)
  • Scientists are saying that a future of a robotic surgeon in the operating room is starting to become a reality. (trendhunter.com)
  • They work within a multidisciplinary team consisting of surgical, medical, and dental specialists, both within the operating theatre (e.g. anaesthetists, theatre nurses, other surgeons) and outside (eg orthodontists, neurologists, oncologists). (bmj.com)
  • We register veterinary surgeons, specialists, nurses and surgery practices, ensure professional standards are maintained, and investigate alleged misconduct. (wa.gov.au)
  • Thoracic surgeon Bernard Park discusses how MSK specialists use minimally invasive approaches and robotic-assisted surgery to do complex cancer surgeries many places won't even attempt using conventional methods. (mskcc.org)
  • The precocious 10-year-old's interest lies in anatomy and cardio-thoracic surgery, which is why for her birthday, she requested a meeting with a heart surgeon. (ucalgary.ca)
  • He also serves as the leader of University Thoracic Surgeons, the most highly-trafficked minimally invasive thoracic surgery group in the Chicago area. (mesothelioma.com)
  • Summary of the 2000 Surgeon General's listening session: toward a national action plan on overweight and obesity. (nih.gov)
  • Grade 5 BC student, Adlynn Wandler, wanted nothing more than to speak to a cardiac surgeon for her birthday. (ucalgary.ca)
  • Because of the limits on pornography and nudity on social media platforms, most social media posts by gender surgeons are about female-to-male (FTM) mastectomies, the fastest-growing transgender procedure. (medscape.com)
  • As late as 1 p.m., the surgeons made more errors during the procedure than they did while performing the same operation on the previous day, before drinking. (cnn.com)
  • And although Breathalyzer tests administered before the 9 a.m. procedure failed to detect any blood alcohol content, or BAC, in the study participants, except for one -- who had a BAC that exceeded the legal limit for driving -- Boyle stresses that the surgeons were 'tested after a night of excessive drinking. (cnn.com)
  • Cardiothoracic surgeon J. Michael DiMaio, MD, practices in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area of Texas, a hub of distinguished heart surgery facilities. (aamc.org)
  • Michael Plokamakis practices as a Surgeon in Astoria, NY.He graduated from University Of Guadalajara. (wellness.com)
  • Russell Beckhardt practices as a Surgeon in Astoria, NY.He graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. (wellness.com)
  • Bernard Biviano practices as a Surgeon in Astoria, NY.He graduated from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. (wellness.com)
  • Dawar Mahmood practices as a Surgeon in Astoria, NY.He graduated from King Edward Medical College, Lahore. (wellness.com)
  • Edmond Cleeman practices as a Surgeon in Astoria, NY.He graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. (wellness.com)
  • Edward Yang practices as a Surgeon in Astoria, NY.He graduated from New York University. (wellness.com)
  • Panagiotis Manolas practices as a Surgeon in Astoria, NY.He graduated from University of Athens. (wellness.com)
  • Robert Molle practices as a Surgeon in Astoria, NY.He graduated from Universita Degli Studi di Padova. (wellness.com)
  • Rodrigo Sequeira practices as a Surgeon in Astoria, NY.He graduated from Universidad Central del Este. (wellness.com)
  • Stephen Johnstone practices as a Surgeon in Astoria, NY.He graduated from Weill Medical College of Cornell University. (wellness.com)
  • Steven Alexander practices as a Surgeon in Astoria, NY.He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine. (wellness.com)
  • Andrew Fishman practices as a Surgeon in Sleepy Hollow, NY. (wellness.com)
  • Michael Bergstein practices as a Surgeon in Sleepy Hollow, NY.He graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Si. (wellness.com)
  • Mihai Smina practices as a Surgeon in Sleepy Hollow, NY. (wellness.com)
  • In best practices to prevent sharps injuries, the authors recommend that a standardized sharps handling protocol be developed and disseminated for dermatologic surgeons and their staff," the researchers wrote. (medscape.com)
  • Traditional factors such as insurance, who the primary care physician refers the patient to, physician and hospital reputation, and recommendation from family or friends remain the key methods by which patients choose surgeons. (medscape.com)
  • UMPC sends one of its vascular surgeons to the hospital each week, which means a four-hour drive round trip for the specialist. (aamc.org)
  • In most hospitals, she'd get a six-inch slice down her abdominal wall, giving surgeons access to her kidney during open surgery, and would then spend four to five days recovering in the hospital. (technologyreview.com)
  • People have been disappointed in how slowly the robot is evolving," says Jon Einarsson , a gynecological surgeon at Brigham and Women's hospital in Boston. (technologyreview.com)
  • On Tuesday last week, a surgeon at Guy's and St Thomas' hospital in London began trials of a new device that uses an Xbox Kinect camera to sense body position . (newscientist.com)
  • Manipulating medical images directly with gestures and voice commands doesn't just leave the surgeon free to concentrate on the task at hand, says Calvin Law , chief of surgery at Sunnybrook hospital in Toronto, Canada. (newscientist.com)
  • A new consultant surgeon with a special interest in foot, ankle and spinal surgery has been appointed at the General Hospital. (www.gov.je)
  • Mr Ziad Haddad, an experienced orthopaedic general surgeon, first worked at the General Hospital as a staff grade, starting in 1999, and subsequently as an associate specialist from 2005. (www.gov.je)
  • Mr Haddad and his team work alongside a small team of specialist surgeons from Queen's Square Hospital in central London. (www.gov.je)
  • He became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS Orth) in February 2011, and then spent a one year fellowship in Cardiff University Hospital, where he gained further training in foot and ankle surgery as well as further experience in paediatric and spinal surgery. (www.gov.je)
  • Liu joined the University of Chicago Hospitals as a pediatric surgeon in 2001, and was named section chief of pediatric surgery and surgeon-in-chief at Comer Children's Hospital in 2007. (chicagotribune.com)
  • Vazquez, a general surgeon with staff privileges at the hospital, was assigned with opening the patient up and providing access to the surgical site so the other doctors could perform the fusion. (ajc.com)
  • He was a world-class pediatric surgeon who made innovations and advancements in minimally invasive surgery for children and cared for trauma victims. (chicagotribune.com)
  • Join the twelfth edition of Future Orthopaedic Surgeons Conference (FOSC), the international Trauma and Orthopaedic surgery conference, for a full day of learning with academic lectures covering four key topics, poster presentations, and cutting-edge practical workshops focused on the latest updates on orthopaedic training aimed at junior doctors and medical students. (rsm.ac.uk)
  • Surgeon Hiep Nguyen , a specialist in pediatric urology and robotic surgery, says the da Vinci robot has greatly expanded the complexity of the minimally invasive surgeries he can perform. (technologyreview.com)
  • The pandemic changed tech and personnel matters, says surgeon Eric Henderson. (marketplace.org)
  • Overall, this study's main finding was that only 7% of respondents indicated that they would search online when having to choose a surgeon. (medscape.com)
  • The NCI Early-Stage Surgeon Scientist Program (ESSP) is designed to train surgeon scientists and retain them in cancer research by supporting a program focused on cancer-related disease and basic/translational research. (cancer.gov)
  • This 5-year pilot program will support early-career surgeon scientist program participants, each of whom will receive three years of funding in three cohorts, staggered a year apart. (cancer.gov)
  • NCI Early-Stage Surgeon Scientist Program (ESSP) was originally published by the National Cancer Institute. (cancer.gov)
  • Her dream came true last week when she had virtual meetings with Libin Cardiovascular Institute surgeon, Dr. Holly Smith, MD, and scientist, Dr. John Tyberg, MD, PhD. (ucalgary.ca)
  • In modern medicine, a surgeon is a medical doctor who performs surgery. (wikipedia.org)
  • Although there are different traditions in different times and places, a modern surgeon is also a licensed physician or received the same medical training as physicians before specializing in surgery. (wikipedia.org)
  • After the eventual decline of the Sushruta School of Medicine in India, surgery was largely ignored until the Islamic Golden Age surgeon Al-Zahrawi (936-1013) re-established surgery as an effective medical practice. (wikipedia.org)
  • Surgeon continued, however, to be used as the title for military medical officers until the end of the 19th century, and the title of Surgeon General continues to exist for both senior military medical officers and senior government public health officers. (wikipedia.org)
  • It is sometimes assumed that the change of title implies consultant status (and some mistakenly think non-surgical consultants are Mr too), but the length of postgraduate medical training outside North America is such that a qualified surgeon may be years away from obtaining such a post: many doctors previously obtained these qualifications in the senior house officer grade, and remained in that grade when they began sub-specialty training. (wikipedia.org)
  • In many English-speaking countries the military title of surgeon is applied to any medical practitioner, due to the historical evolution of the term. (wikipedia.org)
  • The US Army Medical Corps retains various surgeon United States military occupation codes in the ranks of officer pay grades, for military personnel dedicated to performing surgery on wounded soldiers. (wikipedia.org)
  • The applicant must return to the civil surgeon with a copy of the Hansen's disease evaluation before the medical exam can be completed. (cdc.gov)
  • The civil surgeon's exam is complete when the required aspects of the medical examination have been completed, the applicant has seen a Hansen's disease healthcare provider, the Hansen's disease evaluation has been completed and returned to the civil surgeon, and the applicant has been assigned a Hansen's disease classification (Class A, Class B, or No Classification). (cdc.gov)
  • A Netflix docuseries and ex-girlfriend exposes lies and medical malpractice by Italian surgeon Dr. Paolo Macchiarini, USA Today reported Wednesday. (totalnews.com)
  • Just by waving his arms the surgeon can consult and sift through medical images, such as CT scans or real-time X-rays, while in the middle of an operation. (newscientist.com)
  • Depending on the type of surgery, a surgeon will stop and consult medical images anywhere from once an hour to every few minutes. (newscientist.com)
  • Law has completed a study of how surgeons used his Kinect-based medical-image viewer. (newscientist.com)
  • A Florida woman recently settled a medical malpractice lawsuit against a surgeon who removed her fully-functioning kidney during a 2016 spinal surgery. (ajc.com)
  • The surgery, which took place at Wellington Regional Medical Center, is described by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons as a "welding process," in which problematic vertebrae in a person's spine are fused together into one larger bone. (ajc.com)
  • Dr. Michael J. Liptay is a cardiovascular surgeon at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois . (mesothelioma.com)
  • Although their findings don't provide enough evidence to support a 'bottle to scalpel' policy, Boyle and her coauthors call for a 'higher level of personal vigilance' from surgeons and others who perform medical procedures. (cnn.com)
  • The recent advisory from the US Surgeon General Jerome M. Adams, MD, urging more Americans to routinely carry the opioid overdose reversal agent naloxone has generated strong opinions among the medical community both for and against it. (medscape.com)
  • Another reader found it "shocking" that so many of the comments show a lack of support for the American Medical Association (AMA) task force , which encourages physicians to co-prescribe naloxone for all patients at risk for overdose and supports the Surgeon General's advisory. (medscape.com)
  • The aim of this study was to identify differences of psychological characteristics between surgeons and medical doctors that belong to emergency rooms (ER). (bvsalud.org)
  • Fifty medical doctors were contacted, 25 surgeons and 25 ER's doctors. (bvsalud.org)
  • A Florida plastic surgeon is under investigation after his wife died while performing "several" surgeries on her. (totalnews.com)
  • The Florida Surgeon General is drawing criticism over his new directive on COVID-19 testing in the Sunshine State. (nbc-2.com)
  • as a result the specialty has witnessed increasing numbers of female surgeons (1). (bmj.com)
  • As a highly experienced plastic and reconstructive surgeon, patients can expect sterile instruments, refined technique, and absolute privacy with Dr. Rukmini Rednam. (prweb.com)
  • How Do Patients Choose a Surgeon? (medscape.com)
  • It may also be that the data available about surgeons online is not yet sufficiently compelling to provide value to patients. (medscape.com)
  • Fewer surgeons mean greater access issues for patients and delays in care, leading to morbidity and mortality," says Janis Orlowski, MD, AAMC chief health care officer. (aamc.org)
  • The surgeon is said to have promised his patients a revolutionary treatment. (totalnews.com)
  • An oral and maxillofacial (OMF) surgeon specialises in diagnosing and treating patients with diseases affecting the hard and soft tissues of the mouth, jaws, face, and neck. (bmj.com)
  • Some Jersey patients who require more complex surgery are referred to the team at Queen's Square, while simpler cases are treated on island, with Queen's Square surgeons coming to Jersey to work alongside Mr Haddad in those procedures. (www.gov.je)
  • Surgeons interviewed for this article said they use social media primarily to connect with patients and to educate in a light-hearted way. (medscape.com)
  • Mangubat, a Seattle-area plastic surgeon who has been doing mastectomies for trans male patients since 1988, said he tailors his TikToks to that group. (medscape.com)
  • Most patients will agree that a surgeon who's even slightly bleary-eyed is bad news. (cnn.com)
  • Our surgeons are committed to fostering a strong relationship between referring physicians, patients and patients' family members to achieve optimal results. (rush.edu)
  • Finally, digital surgeons must understand changing data legislation and best practice on data governance to act as guardians not only for their own but also for their patients ' data. (bvsalud.org)
  • The pediatric surgeon was with his wife for a weekend getaway when he spotted two children struggling in Lake Michigan off a small beach in Berrien County Michigan Sunday morning. (chicagotribune.com)
  • Another friend, Dr. John Cunningham, a pediatric oncologist at the University of Chicago Hospitals, said he knew Liu for six years and regarded him as "a brilliant surgeon. (chicagotribune.com)
  • To avoid leaving the table, many surgeons rely on assistants to manipulate the computer for them, a distracting and sometimes frustrating process. (newscientist.com)
  • Board certified and fellowship trained General Surgeon and Assistant Professor of Metabolic, Endocrine, and Minimally. (wellness.com)
  • A general surgeon specializes in the surgical care of diseases, injuries and deformities affecting the abdomen, breasts, digestive tract, endocrine system, and skin. (healthgrades.com)
  • In a cross-sectional analysis of anonymous survey responses from members of the American College of Mohs Surgery , researchers aimed to determine the incidence and types of sharps injuries among Mohs surgeons. (medscape.com)
  • In the study, researchers threw a dinner party for eight expert surgeons at Yale University and instructed them to drink until they felt intoxicated. (cnn.com)
  • The first person to document a surgery was the 6th century BC Indian physician-surgeon, Sushruta. (wikipedia.org)
  • He is considered the greatest medieval surgeon to have appeared from the Islamic World, and has also been described as the father of surgery. (wikipedia.org)
  • In Europe, surgery was mostly associated with barber-surgeons who also used their hair-cutting tools to undertake surgical procedures, often at the battlefield and also for their employers. (wikipedia.org)
  • by the 19th century barber-surgeons had virtually disappeared, and surgeons were almost invariably qualified doctors who had specialized in surgery. (wikipedia.org)
  • Income greater than $50,000 (odds ratio [OR], 1.26), having health insurance (OR, 1.44), and recent or planned surgery (OR, 3.46) increased the likelihood of searching for a surgeon online, while older age, education less than a college degree, and unemployment decreased the likelihood of searching for a surgeon online. (medscape.com)
  • The Beverly Hills-based plastic surgeon, who was recently praised for giving "Chandelier" singer Sia a "stunning" facelift, explained the petite plastic surgery boom he's seen in his office. (totalnews.com)
  • Although Intuitive's robotic surgery technology has grown in popularity, especially among gynecological and urological surgeons, it has also come under increasing scrutiny. (technologyreview.com)
  • For example, Nguyen says only a few highly skilled surgeons could perform today's surgery laparoscopically. (technologyreview.com)
  • Law found that surgeons referred to images more often than normal and therefore felt fresher during surgery as they no longer had to hold everything in their own memory. (newscientist.com)
  • Below are questions you may want to ask your surgeon to help you prepare for spinal surgery. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Flanigan continued: "In case you've heard the rumors, I did dabble in a few other things along the way during my 48 years, like serving my country in combat on two separate tours, earning the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and saving countless lives as an accomplished surgeon and MD. Oh, there was also that whole, fulfilling, 'cosmetic and reconstructive surgery stint' too. (medpagetoday.com)
  • A 2020 study published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery found that the majority of such surgeons, especially those in private practice, use social media. (medscape.com)
  • THE surgeon enters the operating theatre, covered in sterile blue scrubs. (newscientist.com)
  • The latest version of the da Vinci robot, a $2.5 million technology, allows two surgeons to operate together. (technologyreview.com)
  • I'd rather have a surgeon operate on me than a general practitioner. (artima.com)
  • It is estimated that surgeons perform over 300 million surgical procedures globally each year. (wikipedia.org)
  • More than half of Mohs surgeons report at least one sharps injury in the past year, mostly self-inflicted, survey finds. (medscape.com)
  • In 1979, Pardoe opted to go into private practice as a plastic and reconstructive surgeon and moved his family to Eureka, California. (smh.com.au)
  • A former Army surgeon has slammed the Pentagon, saying he won't accept offers to return to service because the Army and Air Force are struggling to recruit. (totalnews.com)
  • The surgeon and Army veteran said his life had been a "great run. (medpagetoday.com)
  • He got in touch with a surgeon in Melbourne and, communicating by Morse code, got advice on what to do. (smh.com.au)
  • Dr Warwick Glover is a general surgeon working in Melbourne, Australia. (creation.com)
  • In 1964, then-Surgeon General Luther Terry released a groundbreaking report, "Smoking and Health," which prompted significant shifts in tobacco policies, like the printing of warning labels on cigarette packs and the banning of tobacco ads on TV and radio. (truthdig.com)
  • Nearly 21 million people are grappling with substance use disorder, with only one in 10 getting treatment for the condition, according to a lengthy new report released today by the U.S. surgeon general. (go.com)
  • The massive report is the first time the U.S. surgeon general has released a report on this issue. (go.com)
  • Another cosmetic surgeon, Tony Mangubat, MD, known as @Tikdoctony to his more than 200K followers, uses similar hashtags - like #teetusdeleetus - in his TikToks. (medscape.com)
  • Widespread loneliness in the U.S. is posing health risks as deadly as smoking a dozen cigarettes daily, costing the health industry billions of dollars annually, the U.S. surgeon general said Tuesday in declaring the latest public health epidemic. (yahoo.com)
  • WASHINGTON (AP) - Widespread loneliness in the U.S. poses health risks as deadly as smoking up to 15 cigarettes daily, costing the health industry billions of dollars annually, the U.S. surgeon general said Tuesday in declaring the latest public health epidemic. (yahoo.com)
  • This story has been updated to show that the surgeon general said loneliness poses health risks as deadly as smoking up to 15 cigarettes daily, not 12. (yahoo.com)
  • In response to New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers calling Travis Kelce "Mr." Pfizer" Last week, former U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams defended the Kansas City Chiefs tight end's choice to get vaccinated on Friday, claiming that Rodgers has a "history of promoting questionable health measures. (totalnews.com)
  • A year later, the White House announced his appointment to the position of surgeon general, and on Feb. 4, 2014, he testified before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions. (truthdig.com)
  • Now, the surgeon general commands more than 6,500 health-care workers in the "Commissioned Corps" who are tasked with protecting U.S. public health. (truthdig.com)
  • An equally important role of the surgeon general is to be "the nation's doctor," to use the position for public advocacy, to educate and inspire people to take health care seriously. (truthdig.com)
  • ( Health.com ) -- If you're going under the knife, you might want to ask your surgeon what she had to drink the night before. (cnn.com)
  • Concerns about the large toll that bone diseases are inflicting on the nation has led the Surgeon General to launch a major campaign aimed at improving bone health. (nih.gov)
  • A core component of this campaign was the Surgeon General's Workshop on Osteoporosis and Bone Health, held December 12th and 13th of 2002 in Washington, DC. (nih.gov)
  • Surgeon General's Workshop on Health Promotion and Aging. (nih.gov)
  • So Gonzalez and colleagues developed a set of gestures that a surgeon can perform in a constrained space, while standing at the operating table. (newscientist.com)
  • Nevertheless, the findings are worrisome enough that Boyle and her colleagues recommend that surgeons consider abstaining from alcohol on the nights before operating. (cnn.com)
  • Robot-driven procedures are popular, but surgeons say the technology isn't evolving quickly enough. (technologyreview.com)
  • But the use of TikTok, Instagram, and other social media platforms by surgeons who specialize in gender reassignment raises questions about the appropriateness of promoting such procedures, especially to a younger-skewing audience. (medscape.com)
  • The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) started separately tracking gender-affirmation procedures in 2015. (medscape.com)
  • Other surgeons have expressed concern about ethical boundaries and the tendency of social media posts to downplay risks of what are life-changing procedures. (medscape.com)
  • Americans are smart enough to know that the Surgeon General should know more about medicine than politics. (progressive.org)
  • What I think might be most significant is that the surgeon general of the United States is calling on Americans to carry an opioid overdose antidote. (medscape.com)
  • It is easy to use, safe to administer, and widely available, the Surgeon General said in his advisory. (medscape.com)
  • Houston, Texas (PRWEB) August 17, 2017 -- Recently voted Houston's Top Doctors in HTexas magazine, Dr. Rukmini "Vinaya" Rednam distinguishes herself once more by being among Houston's first plastic surgeons to offer boutique and concierge services. (prweb.com)
  • The staff of a Colorado plastic surgeon gave a teenager seven times the amount of anesthetic needed for breast implants and made her wait five hours for help when she stopped breathing, but the surgeon said the surgeon had just He will spend 15 days in jail. (totalnews.com)
  • On Friday night, Vergara was photographed leaving a restaurant in Beverly Hills with plastic surgeon Justin Saliman. (totalnews.com)
  • Plastic surgeons have never been shy about advertising their work - and many have taken to social media to do so, including showing before and after photos. (medscape.com)
  • whether it allows less experienced surgeons to perform more complex surgeries. (technologyreview.com)
  • Former U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams expressed his thoughts on the feud between NFL superstars Aaron Rodgers and Travis Kelce on Friday. (totalnews.com)
  • And if my gray matter needed tending, I would not settle for any surgeon, I'd want someone even more specialized - a brain surgeon. (artima.com)
  • Pacheco's orthopedic surgeons that day were Dr. John Britt and Dr. Jeffrey Kugler, who was the treating physician. (ajc.com)
  • Respondents indicated that an ideal surgeon comparison website would include information about years in practice, insurance accepted, educational level, and patient comments. (medscape.com)
  • This program aims to bring together surgeon scientists from across the United States and build cohorts that will be trained together for up to three years per cohort. (cancer.gov)
  • In the 1980s, President Ronald Reagan's surgeon general, C. Everett Koop, advocated for education and action to combat HIV/AIDS, against the wishes of Reagan, who didn't even utter the phrase "AIDS" for the first six years of his administration as thousands died of the disease. (truthdig.com)
  • MURTHY: Well, you know, I've been certainly thinking about COVID and talking to people about COVID for the better part of two years, even before I was surgeon general. (npr.org)