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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Monday, March 12th, 2007
When you hear hoofbeats, think horses, not zebras
Sunday, January 14th, 2007…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, [...]
Dr. Sinuhe has joined Askdoctorjoshua.com!
Thursday, October 26th, 2006I 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 [...]
A Career in Medicine?
Saturday, September 9th, 2006This 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? Body Mass Index Calculator
Monday, August 28th, 2006How 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 [...]
Personal Development Through Synapse Action
Sunday, August 13th, 2006“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 [...]
