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Research Summary
Study: HRT After Oophorectomy Did Not Raise Breast Cancer Risk in BRCA Carriers
04/20/2026
Ashton L. Stahl
In a multicenter cohort, post-oophorectomy HRT was not linked to higher breast cancer risk in women with BRCA variants.
04/20/2026
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An image of the patient’s right lower extremity wounds at the time of admission.
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Identification of a Chronic Lower Extremity Wound in a Patient With a Mechanical Valve
04/14/2026
Rachel Blansfield, BS; Nicholas Jennelly, MD; Thomas N. Helm, MD
A 54-year-old woman with a history of mitral valve replacement and warfarin therapy presented to the emergency department with worsening right lower extremity pain.
04/14/2026
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Kevin Bozic, MD, MBA
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How Can Primary Care Physicians and Orthopedic Surgeons Better Align Musculoskeletal Care
03/03/2026
Kevin Bozic, MD, MBA
In this video, Kevin Bozic, MD, MBA, the Chair of the Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care at Dell Medical School at the University of Texas, Austin discusses why meaningful progress in value-based...
03/03/2026

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A Look Back at Breast Cancer Awareness Month
10/27/2025
Kate Young
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Swipe through this slideshow to explore our latest coverage highlighting the evolving science shaping breast cancer care today from approaches to surgery and...
10/27/2025
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The Role of AI in Surgical Training
09/03/2025
Kate Young
A recent study examined the role artificial intelligence could play in surgical training. Do you know which group performed best? Take the quiz to test your knowledge!
09/03/2025
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Advantage to vNOTES Versus Other Hysterectomy Approaches
05/23/2025
Kate Young
New data presented at the 2025 ACOG Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting showed that vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (vNOTES) may offer clinical advantages compared with traditional...
05/23/2025
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Legal Pearl
Informed Consent Is More Than a Signed Form
02/23/2025
Ann W. Latner, JD
Although a gynecologist obtained their patient’s signed consent form, the court focused on the document’s generic language.
02/23/2025
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Risk Factors for Surgical Site Infections After Abdominal Hysterectomy
09/20/2024
Surgical site infections are said to account for approximately 20% of all health care associated infections. Are you familiar with common risk factors for these infections after surgery for an abdominal...
09/20/2024

Clinical Insights

Video
Kevin Bozic, MD, MBA
Video
How Can Primary Care Physicians and Orthopedic Surgeons Better Align Musculoskeletal Care
03/03/2026
Kevin Bozic, MD, MBA
In this video, Kevin Bozic, MD, MBA, the Chair of the Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care at Dell Medical School at the University of Texas, Austin discusses why meaningful progress in value-based...
03/03/2026
Video
Karyn A Goodman, MD, MS
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Understanding Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Pathophysiology, Knowledge Gaps, and Promising Developments
07/08/2025
Karyn Goodman, MD, MS
In this video, Karyn A. Goodman, MD, MS, Professor and Vice Chair for Research and Quality in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, provided insights into...
07/08/2025
ACFAS 2025 Video Interview
Brian J Burgess, DPM
ACFAS 2025 Video Interview
ACFAS 2025 Presentation: Fibular Fractures—Is a Fibular Rod a Viable Option?
05/19/2025
Brian Burgess, DPM, FACFAS
With lower complication rates and comparable outcomes to traditional plates and screws, fibular nail fixation is gaining traction, but controversy still remains. At the ACFAS Scientific Conference in...
05/19/2025
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Cecile A. Feldman
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Rethinking Pain Relief: Nonopioids vs. Opioids After Dental Surgery
02/19/2025
Cecile A. Feldman, DMD, MBA
In this video, Cecile Feldman, DMD, MBA, discusses her recent study demonstrating that ibuprofen and acetaminophen are more effective than opioids for managing post-dental surgery pain. She highlights the...
02/19/2025
Video
Gerard Slobogean, MD, MPH
Video
Preoperative Skin Antisepsis With Iodine Povacrylex Produced Fewer SSIs Compared With Chlorhexidine Gluconate Among Those With Closed Fracture
11/01/2024
Gerard Slobogean, MD, MPH
In this video, Gerard Slobogean, MD, MPH, reviews his recent study that compared two well-known preoperative skin antisepsis solutions with alcohol for patients with either closed or open extremity...
11/01/2024