Posted on July 24, 2008 by jdondoyle
from Jama
Are they practical? Are they desirable? Are they economical? Are they better than horses?
These and other questions are asked and answered in a series of articles in the April 21 issue of J.A.M.A. Comments include:
“the trained ear of a physician … serves him well as an automobilist”
“an automobile is capable [...]
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Posted on July 23, 2008 by jdondoyle
Katrina Firlik discusses What she calls the Fiddle Factor, or what happens when you deal with new technology. Dr. Firlik says the complex technology available in the operating room isn’t always as useful as simply running your finger over the surface of the brain to find a tumor…
“The decision for surgery is made by the [...]
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