Scalenectomy – Overview Scalenectomy refers to the surgical removal of the scalene muscle. The scalene muscles are a group of three pairs of muscles in the lateral neck. They include the anterior scalene, middle scalene and posterior scalene. The anterior Read more…
Indian authorities are pumping water out of a sprawling southern lake to assuage villagers’ fears it was contaminated after the discovery of the body of a woman infected with HIV, a regional official said on Wednesday. The virus is usually Read more…
Cesarean section, also known as C-section, is the use of surgery to deliver babies. A cesarean section is often necessary when a vaginal delivery would put the baby or mother at risk. About 2.5% of women choose to have an Read more…
5 Best Heart Surgeons in the World Heart surgeons specialize in diagnosing and treating diseases of the heart and blood vessels. This field of medicine is called cardiology, derived from the Greek word “cardia” meaning heart and “logos” meaning study. Read more…
Risks and Complications of Prostatectomy – Overview Prostatectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the prostate gland. The prostate gland is a small gland located deep inside the groin, between the base of the penis and the Read more…
Researchers say height plays a role in cancer risk, but many other factors are more important. Could your height increase your risk of getting cancer? It’s already been established that tall people are at a higher risk of developing various Read more…
Knee Replacement Surgery – Overview Knee replacement surgery, which is also known as knee arthroplasty in medical terms, refers to a surgical procedure to replace the weight-bearing surfaces of the knee joint to relieve pain and disability. The surgery involves Read more…
Open heart surgery is a procedure that can be performed in two ways: the first is cutting the chest open (which is very invasive) the second is working on the heart around the ribs. These options have been the same Read more…
Stress Effect on the Brain Regular exposure to stress can impact our physical and mental health, but how does it affect our brains? One new Harvard Medical School study answers that question. Stress — especially when we experience it regularly Read more…
Esophagectomy – Overview Esophagectomy is a surgical procedure that is carried out to remove all or part of the esophagus. The esophagus is the food pipe that connects the buccal cavity (mouth) to the stomach. The esophagus is composed of Read more…
Vascular Grafts Since our knowledge about using skin grafts to treat burning wounds (and many other wounds, too) has grown, I thought I should try to provide more information about other types of grafts, starting with vascular grafts. Before I Read more…
What are the Most Painful Surgeries It is not always possible to prevent pain during or after an operation. Although some discomfort may be inevitable, a doctor will work with other specialists, such as an anesthesiologist, to manage a person’s Read more…
An inguinal hernia is a protrusion of the abdominal-cavity contents in the groin area. Inguinal hernia surgery is an operation that is carried out to correct the bulge due to inguinal hernia by returning displaced tissues and organs to their Read more…
Parents don’t need to shell out a ton of money to help with their child’s brain development. You don’t need a formal class — or even money — to improve your baby’s brain development. For parents who can’t or don’t Read more…