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Malpractice Verdicts Often Favor Physicians

Physicians come out on the winning end of 80% of malpractice claims that end in jury verdicts, according to researchers at Massachusetts General Hos...

Study: CT Colongraphy Effective in Finding Polyps

A CT-scan-based, laxative-free "virtual colonoscopy" may be as effective as standard colonoscopy in finding potentially cancerous polyps, according ...

Wrong-Site Prevention Video Shows the Right Way

Wrong-site, wrong-patient and wrong-procedure surgery must be prevented at all costs. The 3 steps of the Joint Commission's Universal Protocol make ...

Archive > October, 2011 Vol. XII, No. 10

How Do You Remove Hair?

Clippers or razor blades? In pre-op or the OR? We dive deep into your hair removal practices.

David Bernard, Senior Associate Editor

Hair removal is the focus of some concern and controversy. Studies have compared how clippers and razors impact infection prevention, while clinical guidelines have raised questions as to whether we should remove hair at all. We surveyed 121 readers on their hair removal practices.

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