Pacific Surgical Center in Longview is part of a growing trend within “medical tourism” of staying within the United States, but travelling to another state for less costly surgeries.
Although doctors are more and more reliant on diagnostic tests, a thorough physical exam is still an important piece in determining the cause of a patient’s symptoms.
A recent study found that only 4% of clinical trials were fully independent from the industry funding the trials.
Studies from various states show that somewhere between 30-50% of death certificates list incorrect causes of death.
Bariatric surgery may help obese patient reduce their risk of serious heart problems
Medical negligence cases can be challenging in part due to how we define "negligence".
Computer generated meta-analysis is replacing original work in more and more medical journals.
Pro Publica created a tool to research physicians to see whether and to what extent they have received money from drug and/or device manufacturers.
A recent case report found a connection between cervical chiropractic manipulation and injury to the eye.
A recent study compared robot assisted mitral valve surgery with traditional human surgery.
