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Congressman Presses HHS on Hospital Infections
Waxman: Swift Action Needed for “Largely Preventable” Problem
ISSUE: JUNE, 2008
Rep. Henry Waxman (D-CA), chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, has vowed to put new pressure on federal agencies to do more about prevention of hospital-acquired infections. read more
Head-to-Head Study May Fulfill Promise of Lap Bariatric Surgery
NSQIP Data Demonstrate Safety of Gastric Bypass, Band
ISSUE: JUNE, 2008
Results of a large study of gastric bypass and gastric banding show that the procedures offer extremely low mortality and complication rate. read more
The Trip Of a Lifetime
ISSUE: JUNE, 2008
After the darkest times, the flash signifying the rebirth of the general surgeon will occur. read more
 


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•  Head-to-Head Study May Fulfill Promise of Lap Bariatric Surgery

•  The Trip Of a Lifetime

•  A Time for Action: Addressing Resident Work-Hour Issues

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•  Congressman Presses HHS on Hospital Infections

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