Can you live without a pancreas? – Overview The pancreas is both a digestive organ and an endocrine gland. As a digestive organ, it produces enzymes that break down carbohydrates, proteins and fats in the small intestine. As an endocrine Read more…
It’s a common and persistent myth that static stretching improves running performance and decreases the risk of injuries, researchers say. Instead, an active warm-up can help with running performance, and progressive training can reduce injury risk, they write in the Read more…
Four health workers fighting the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have been killed and five injured in an attack by rebel militia. The attacks occurred overnight on a shared living camp in Biakato Mines and an Read more…
Obese teens who have surgery to lose weight report better quality of life, less joint pain and fewer physical limitations after their operations than before, a new study suggests. Researchers followed 242 obese teens who had so-called metabolic and bariatric Read more…
Tubal Ligation Cost – Overview Tubal ligation, also referred to as “tube tied” is a surgical procedure for female sterilization in which the fallopian tubes are permanently blocked. Once a month, an ovum (egg cell) travels from the ovaries to Read more…
Across the world, imprisoned women have higher rates of cervical cancer and the human papillomavirus (HPV) infection that can lead to cancer, according to a research review. Screening and treatment could address these problems in an especially vulnerable population of Read more…
Types of Surgical Sutures Surgical sutures are medical devices used to hold body tissues together after an injury or surgery. There are various types of surgical sutures and they are classified based on several factors such as absorbability, origin and Read more…
Going back into the operating room for surgery to help a woman whose ovarian cancer has reappeared may not help her live longer – instead, it might shorten her life, according to an international study of 485 women. “I do Read more…
Plastic Surgery can improve your breathing and the flow of oxygen. A patient with a deviated septum can get this corrected by means of rhinoplasty. Usually, a deviated septum makes it difficult to breath, causing too much snoring. The moment Read more…
Dear Dr. Manny, My kids keep getting sore throats in the winter. I can’t help but wonder. How do I know whether they have strep throat? When do I need to get them tested? Thanks for your question. Not all sore throats are the Read more…
Can You Live Without a Brain? – Overview The human brain is the command center for the human nervous system. It receives signals from the body’s sensory organs and outputs information to the muscles. The brain consists of the cerebrum, Read more…
Humility is not the boldest of personality traits, but it’s an important one, studies find. And it’s hard to fake. In their day jobs, research psychologists don’t typically need safety goggles, much less pith helmets or Indiana Jones bullwhips. There’s Read more…
Is Scoliosis Surgery Worth It? – Overview Scoliosis is a medical condition in which the spine is curved sideways. The curve is usually “S” or “C”-shaped. In some, the degree of curve is stable, while in others, it increases over Read more…
In the latest sign that digital innovations are changing the way we learn, anatomy students at a university in Australia are using augmented and virtual reality. The pilot of the technology is being used to help boost spatial awareness, accessibility Read more…