Colorado Man Dies During Routine Surgery After Distracted Doctors Silence Alarms to Play Music Bingo: Lawsuit

Colorado Man Dies During Routine Surgery After Distracted Doctors Silence Alarms to Play Music Bingo: Lawsuit

A Colorado man died during routine cataract surgery after his medical team allegedly silenced critical alarms while playing music bingo, according to a lawsuit filed by his widow. In February 2023, 56-year-old Bart Reiter underwent cataract surgery at InSight Surgery Center in Lone Tree, Colorado. His wife, Chris, was told she could run an errand…

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Stroke Recovery Timeline | Johns Hopkins Medicine

Stroke Recovery Timeline | Johns Hopkins Medicine

A stroke is an emergency situation, and the faster you receive treatment the better. But what happens in the days, weeks and months after a stroke? Johns Hopkins stroke rehabilitation specialist Preeti Raghavan, M.D., explains that “at times, the process can be slow and uncertain, and different people recover in a range of ways.” Although recovery…

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How is stroke diagnosed?

How is stroke diagnosed?

Stroke is a medical emergency. Tests for stroke usually start when you’re in the ambulance, before you get to the hospital. This is one reason why it’s important to call 911 for a stroke, rather than have someone drive you to the hospital. The goals of the tests are to figure out whether you’ve had…

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Doctor Promotes Vasectomies With Promise to ‘Trip Out’ While High on Laughing Gas. Women Are Outraged

Doctor Promotes Vasectomies With Promise to ‘Trip Out’ While High on Laughing Gas. Women Are Outraged

An Idaho urologist’s viral TikTok marketing a vasectomy procedure that includes “tripping out” on pain medication while wearing virtual reality goggles has women asking why no one has made their reproductive healthcare experience more enticing. Dr. Austen Slade’s video, touted as “genius marketing” by men in the comments, makes having a vasectomy look fun. “Do…

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‘But His Physical Was ‘Perfect’?’

‘But His Physical Was ‘Perfect’?’

Social media users are accusing White House officials of lying about President Donald Trump‘s health after the 47th president was diagnosed with a vein condition which caused swelling in his legs months after a reportedly “perfect” physical exam. President Trump recently underwent medical testing in order to investigate a mysterious swelling in his legs, reported…

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