In a radical experiment, the filmmakers Véréna Paravel and Lucien Castaing-Taylor sought a scalpel-level view of operations in French hospitals.
Category: Surgery and Surgeons
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‘De Humani Corporis Fabrica’ Review: Showing What We’re Made Of
This eye-opening film from Verena Paravel and Lucien Castaing-Taylor immerses us in the landscapes and textures of the human body, as encountered in French hospitals.
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J. Richard Steadman, 85, Dies; Saved Knees of Countless Skiers
The New York Times – Sports:A renowned orthopedic surgeon, he developed innovative techniques for alpine Olympians. He also treated soccer, tennis and baseball stars.
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Lasik Patients Should Be Warned of Complications, FDA Draft Says
The New York Times – Business:Draft recommendations by the agency describe dry eyes, visual disturbances and other side effects of the procedure. Surgeons say the benefits are being ignored.