Today, on July 13, 2011, U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a statement communication entitled "Update On Serious Complications Associated with Transvaginal Placement of Surgical Mesh For Pelvic Organ Prolapse". This has been an ongoing communication between the urogynecologists, obstetricians, and gynecologists, as well
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Surgical Mesh For Pelvic Organ Prolapse.
On Jul 18, 2011
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The Right Way to do a Hysterectomy
On Feb 10, 2011
There have been numerous debates in recent lay publications as well as medical journals on the proper way of performing a hysterectomy. 65-75% of hysterectomies are performed with an abdominal incision. In my opinion this is an archaic way of performing this procedure. The American Academy of Gyn
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Why Is Healthcare So Expensive?
On Feb 03, 2011
There have been numerous discussions both politically and in the media about the price of healthcare. If you speak to the politicians, they will tell you that healthcare is expensive because hospitals and doctors are gaming the system or insurance companies are trying to make their investors and Wall
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The Waiting Game
On Nov 15, 2010
Recently, I had to take my 7-year-old daughter to the orthopedic surgeon because she broke her toe. I was thankful that they worked us in late in the afternoon and I was able to augment my schedule to be with my wife and my daughter. When we got to the office and checked in, we waited for only about 45 minutes, which I personally did not think
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My First Blog
On Oct 20, 2010
Well here it goes.
I recently read a blog by Dr.Robin Miller and it inspired me to start giving my opinions on certain ideas. She hit the nail on the head - we have an obesity crisis in our country! It used to be very unusual for me, in my private practice, to see a patient over 300 pounds. I might see one every 6 months. Last
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