Neurosurgery Intern Eager for First Solo Case: Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Biopsy
KANSAS CITY, KS - Two weeks out of medical school, newly-minted neurosurgery intern Bill Magoo is already getting his first solo operative case and he is elated.
“Everyone says in the interview, ‘Oh we will...
Neurosurgeons Warn Battle of Wits Carries 20% Risk of Brain Herniation
ROLLING MEADOWS, IL - Engaging in a battle of wits is associated with, among other things, a 20% risk of brain herniation, this according to a new statement released by the American Academy of...
If Elected President, Dr. Ben Carson Plans to Continue Use of PAs & Impenetrable...
BALTIMORE, MD - Dr. Ben Carson’s campaign for President is gaining steam, so much so that last week his physician assistant spokesperson needed to answer questions about whether the retired neurosurgeon has the political...
Conversation Starters While Scrubbing For Surgery with Your Attending
Scrubbing before surgery can be an awkward time for residents who have to spend up to 5 uninterrupted minutes standing next to an attending while you both wash your hands. Casual conversation can be...
Alarming Study Finds Malignant Brain Cancers Appear on Side of Cell Phone Use
BOSTON, MA - A new multi-center randomized study to be published next week in Medicine found that a whopping 52.4% (+/- 3.67% with p-value 0.02) of brain cancers are found on the preferred side of the head used for...
Patient “Catfished” by Doctor, Angry That Yelp Profile Was Not Dr. Sanjay Gupta
EAGLEVILLE, PA - “People go to Yelp to find the best doctors - the best of the best. I was relieved to find what I thought was Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s profile, and that he had...
Tips: How to Perform a Spinal Tap on a Moving Train
I have to admit: spinal taps (lumbar punctures) are not one of my favorite procedures to perform. I’m fairly certain our patients don’t enjoy them either. Now imagine performing the procedure on a high-speed...
Last Minute Father’s Day Gifts for Your Physician/Nurse Dad
Did you forget to buy your doctor or nurse dad a gift for Father’s Day? Don’t worry, GomerBlog has you covered. Here’s a last minute gift guide by specialty for all you procrastinators out...
General Surgeon Moves Clinic to Operating Room, Cites Excessive Patient Consciousness
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA – Jacob Townsend, a 53-year-old general surgeon, has decided to permanently move his clinic to the operating room due to ongoing disruption from patient consciousness. “Allowing my patients to talk about...
Spouse of Surgical Resident Charged with Polygamy
YONKERS, NY - 27-year-old Emily Follingsworth was charged with polygamy yesterday in Yonkers, NY, days after her second wedding. Follingsworth, a spouse of a fifth-year neurosurgical resident, could not believe what she had done.
“I had completely...
