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Here is the second podcast in the surgery videos series. This is a case of neurosurgical emergency.
The patient has suffered a head trauma, with skull base fracture, and an epidural hematoma. One pupil is dilated and death is imminent within minutes.
The patient is rushed to the OR, where one doctor (Dr. Sinuhe) makes […]
Here is my first podcast of brain surgery. Sorry about part of the video being black&white - there is some problem with the OR camera. The parts filmed under the operating microscope are in color, though. This is a resection of a glioblastoma multiforme, a very malignant, aggressive brain tumor. The aim of such an […]
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…but sometimes, it just might be a zebra!
Our good moderator YankeeBeckham asked on the forum if I could write about some of the more exotic medical cases that I’ve encountered during my career. He asked me to write a bit about “zebras”. By zebras YankeeBeckham refers to this old medical saying: “When you hear hoofbeats, […]
I am very pleased to announce that Dr. Sinuhe has joined me on Askdoctorjoshua.com.
Dr. Sinuhe is a neurosurgeon, and has a solid background in primary care medicine and general surgery. He has a Ph.D. in neuroscience, and is currently working as Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery.
He is a trusted colleague, and a longtime friend of […]
This unusual question prompted some personal reflection, so I decided to blog this one
Q: I understand that you may or may not be able to help me, but I thought that it would be well worth the shot. I am trying to decide if pursuing a career in medicine is for me. […]
How much should I weigh?
Weight is one of the most significant factors that affect your health, and, even more importantly, this is one factor you can actively do something about.
Below you can find a simple calculator. Use it to calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI). Enter your height and weight, then look at the […]
“You do the thing you’re scared of - you get the courage afterwards”
-From the movie Three Kings
Hard-Wiring Your Brain to Do the Right Thing
I’ve been suffering from one of those nagging feelings, reminding me of the things I’ve been meaning to do for a long time, but haven’t gotten round to doing. How I should […]
