Albert Einstein once ended a medical discussion with the words: “One can also die without the help of a doctor” The circumstances of his death reflect this ironic but at the same time very true statement.
Case stories that stick
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Christiaan Bernard was in agony, his feet were aching and his hands were numb. As he positioned the aortic cannula a sudden wave of pain shot through his body...
What was the reason he delayed surgery of his pancreas tumor? How did his personality influence his outcome? Could he even be alive today?
Some medical professionals are eager to treat the rich and famous. But not all celebrities are “easy patients” and sometimes even doctors themselves are at risk of losing their life. Let us take a look at the medica...
Celebrities have one thing in common with ordinary people: They have the same illnesses. But do celebrities also receive the same treatment?