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A 39-year-old vascular surgeon, Michael McKee, pleaded not guilty via video to aggravated murder and burglary in the December 30 killings of Columbus dentist Spencer Tepe and his wife Monique Tepe; described by police as a domestic-violence-related attack, McKee was extradited from Illinois, firearms including a possible murder weapon with a silencer were seized, and the Tepes’ two children were unharmed.
An NHS surgeon, Kar Hao Teoh, was unlawfully killed in Cape Town during a protest while on holiday with his family. The coroner described his death as a senseless killing, with police accused of not taking the case seriously. The investigation remains ongoing, and the family has expressed their distrust in the police response.
A trainee surgeon in Melbourne, Australia, was released on bail after being charged with secretly recording approximately 4,500 videos of colleagues in hospital restrooms since 2021, facing around 500 charges related to the recordings, with the case still pending trial.
A French court sentenced 74-year-old former surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec to 20 years in prison for sexually abusing nearly 300 patients, mostly children, over two decades, with additional details revealing systemic failures and ongoing concerns about his potential for future harm.
French ex-surgeon Joel Le Scouarnec, who admitted to sexually abusing hundreds of patients over 25 years, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison, with some victims expressing ongoing distress and frustration over the justice process and systemic failures that allowed his abuse to continue.
Surgeon Dr. Steven Bynon Jr. is being investigated for allegedly altering patient records to deny them liver transplants at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center in Houston, leading to a disproportionately high number of patients on the liver list dying. The hospital has since shut down its liver and kidney transplant programs, both led by Bynon, after discovering the irregularities in the government database. Bynon admitted to making secret changes to patient records, but the motive remains undisclosed.
A surgeon specializing in sexual health debunked the myth that a man's penis size can be determined by the size of his hands and feet, citing a Japanese study that correlated nose length with penile length. She also mentioned the use of traction devices for penile lengthening and addressed concerns about Peyronie's disease. Another doctor emphasized that most people overestimate the average penis size, with the average flaccid penis measuring 3.6 inches and the erect penis measuring 5.17 inches.
Patients and former employees of plastic surgeon Dr. Ben Brown have come forward with concerns about his work following the death of his wife, Hillary Brown, during a procedure. Some patients reported disfigurement and disabilities after surgeries, while others praised his work. Former employees also raised concerns about patient safety and Brown's behavior. The Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office and the medical examiner are investigating Hillary Brown’s death, and some former patients are calling for Brown to stop practicing medicine.
Dr. Michael Argenziano, a cardiac surgeon at Columbia-Presbyterian hospital in New York, is being sued for negligence by a patient who claims he failed to inform her about a cyst that later developed into stage IV pancreatic cancer. The patient, Jo-hanna Punzone, alleges that if she had known about the cancerous growth in 2021, she could have taken appropriate action. The cancer went undiagnosed and untreated, spreading to her liver and pelvic bones. Punzone is seeking unspecified damages for negligence. The hospital and other defendants have not yet commented on the lawsuit.
Surgeon Dr. Ghassan Abu Sittah claims that the destruction of the health sector in Gaza is part of a strategic plan by Israel to wipe out the Palestinian population, ensuring no one survives.
Dr. Ghassan Abu-Sittah, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon, criticizes President Biden's comment on the Palestinian death toll, sharing his firsthand experience working in Gaza hospitals where supplies are running low.
An orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Benjamin Mauck, was shot and killed by a patient inside a clinic in a suburb of Memphis. The suspect, who had been at the clinic for several hours, was apprehended outside the clinic five minutes after the shooting. The quick response from the police led to the suspect's arrest without further loss of life. The Campbell Clinic, where Dr. Mauck worked, expressed shock and heartbreak over the tragic loss and asked for prayers for his family.
A surgeon, Dr. Benjamin Mauck, was shot and killed by a patient who had been waiting at the Campbell Clinic Orthopedics in Collierville, Tennessee for several hours. The gunman spared other patients and employees before firing the handgun and fleeing the scene, but was apprehended by police shortly after. The motive for the shooting is still unknown. Tennessee Senate minority leader Raumesh Akbari called for gun reform in response to the incident.
Susan Love, a prominent surgeon, author, and advocate in the fight against breast cancer, has passed away at the age of 75. As a co-founder of the National Breast Cancer Coalition, Love played a crucial role in increasing federal funding for breast cancer research. She challenged traditional methods of treatment, advocating for less invasive procedures and emphasizing the importance of preserving breast tissue. Love's book, "Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book," became a widely recognized resource for breast cancer patients. Her advocacy efforts extended to her personal life as an out lesbian parent, and she fought for same-sex adoption rights. Love's legacy as a pioneer in breast cancer advocacy and her dedication to improving the lives of patients will be remembered.
A surgeon at Mainz University Hospital in Germany was fired after getting a cleaner with no medical experience to assist in a toe amputation when no qualified assistant was available. The incident happened in 2020 and didn't result in any complications to the patient. The hospital expressed regret and the doctor was fired. In a separate incident, a German doctor was sentenced to prison for illegally issuing more than 4,000 people with exemptions from wearing masks during the pandemic.