Early years Donald Sharp Fredrickson was born in Canon City, Colorado, in 1924 to an attorney father. He commenced undergraduate studies at the University of Colorado, and subsequently transferred... Read More
Inguinal hernia repair is one of the most common procedures performed by the general surgeon. In the United States alone, approximately 750 000 inguinal, 25 000 femoral, and 166 000 umbilical... Read More
Methadone is a synthetic opioid used for managing opioid dependence and as a second-line opioid analgesic. A dramatic increase in methadone use for pain has occurred over the last 10 years, with... Read More
Case data A 48-year-old female presented with a 2-day history of severe pain. Examination revealed redness and heat on her left thigh, with multiple new bullous formations and ulcerations. The... Read More
Background Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is an immune-mediated process that presents with a drop in platelet count related to proximate exposure to unfractionated or low molecular weight... Read More