By Dr. Aaron Wieland Evidence-based medicine has led to the development of a multitude of clinical practice guidelines and treatment pathways that seek to standardize the care for many disorders. An example of a common clinical …
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Management of Biliary Dyskinesia
Biliary dyskinesia is an enigmatic but important condition to consider in the evaluation of patients with right upper quadrant pain. A thorough history, work-up and examination are needed, as this diagnosis is primarily a diagnosis …
Multidisciplinary Approach to Complex Breathing and Swallowing Disorders in Children
By James Scott McMurray, MD The American Family Children’s Hospital and the Departments of Surgery and Pediatrics are excited to announce the start of a new pediatric multidisciplinary team that will assess and treat complex children …
How improved cochlear implant technology benefits more patients
By Joseph P Roche, MD According to recent estimates, hearing loss affects up to 50 million people in the United States. Learn about the different kinds of hearing loss and how recent advances in cochlear …
Assessment and Referral of Burn Patients
By Angela Gibson, MD, PhD Every year, nearly half a million people in the United States are treated for burn injuries. The majority of initial burn care and evaluation occurs outside of a burn center …