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I have heard of patients not showing up for surgery - but not a surgeon being there as scheduled. By FRANK ELTMANAssociated Press Writer One of the highest-paid doctors in New York refused to perform brain surgery on an already-anesthetized...

I do not know what to make of all the recent news and stories about the Swine/North American/Newly mutated flu virus and how virulent it actually is.  Nonetheless, The 1x Objective has some nice videos and other links on the...

Google maps, Twitter, RSS feeds, Web sites track spread of flu April 27, 2009 | Bernie Monegain, Editor, Healthcare IT News WASHINGTON – Technology of varying types is making it possible to track new cases of swine flu in close to real...

Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Biosafety Guidelines for Laboratory Workers This guidance is for laboratory workers who may be processing or performing diagnostic testing on clinical specimens from patients with suspected swine influenza A...

Thinking about medical school?   From US News and World Report Smart Choices General Surgery. The proliferation of HMOs was tough on general surgeons. But a growing shortage in both urban and rural markets is creating new demand for...

This is an article I had an opportunity to write for ADVANCE for Administrators of the Laboratory in conjunction with a recent article entitled "Integrating Digital Pathology" in this month's issue.  My thanks to...