Month: March 2025

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The Art of Excision

Why Linear Incision & Blunt Dissection Outperform Elliptical Excision Minor surgery is as much an art as it is a science. Every incision, every dissection, and every closure leaves an imprint—not just on the skin but on the patient’s experience and outcome. One of the most common debates in minor surgical excisions is linear incision with blunt dissection versus traditional elliptical excision for…
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The Forgotten Pioneers of Surgery: How Islamic Medicine Shaped Minor Surgery as We Know It

How Islamic Medicine Shaped Minor Surgery as We Know It For centuries, the art of surgery has been seen as the pinnacle of medical mastery, requiring precision, skill, and an unwavering dedication to healing. But what if I told you that long before modern surgical theatres and antiseptic techniques, medieval Islamic physicians were performing complex minor…
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The Future of Minor Surgery in General Practice

The Future of Minor Surgery Minor surgery in general practice is evolving—fast. From AI-assisted diagnosis to high-tech wound closure, we’re heading into a new era of smarter, faster, and more accessible surgical care. Here’s what’s on the horizon.   AI & Machine Learning for Skin Lesions 🔹 AI-powered dermoscopy can detect malignancies with higher accuracy…
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Why We Started Cornerstone Medical Education: A Vision for Better Healthcare

A Vision for Better Healthcare Within healthcare, one truth remains constant—patients deserve the best possible care. But what happens when skilled professionals lack the training to provide certain services? When gaps in knowledge prevent clinicians from delivering timely, effective treatments? This is where Cornerstone Medical Education was born—a company dedicated to upskilling healthcare professionals, not…
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