A stent is a tiny tube that a doctor places in an artery or duct to help keep it open and restore the flow of bodily fluids in the area. Stents help relieve blockages and treat narrow or weakened arteries. Read more…
Tamika Capone thought she was making a smart call by traveling to Mexico for bariatric surgery. Her doctor had urged her to have the procedure to reduce her out-of-control weight and blood pressure. But her husband’s health insurance would not Read more…
Lung cancer is a malignant tumor of the lung that results in the uncontrollable growth of cells in the lung tissues. The growth of cancerous cells is spread by means of the lymphatic system to nearby tissues and organs in Read more…
Injuries attributed to car accidents range from minor issues that take a few days to resolve to permanent disabilities. Keep in mind that measures to minimize injuries on the roads are always there and they range from the use of Read more…
Smokers who’ll be having surgery for lung cancer should quit smoking before the operation, and the sooner the better, a new study shows. Among patients who had surgery for lung cancer, nonsmokers had fewer complications than smokers. But quitting even Read more…
Sutured Wound Suturing is a term used to describe the closing of a wound, artery or part of an organ using a specific needle and thread. The main reasons for suturing wounds include to: – enable the wound to heal Read more…
New guidance from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has stopped short of recommending specific limits on screen time, saying there is little evidence that it is harmful. But some parents have told the BBC they are Read more…
The spleen is a purple-colored organ located in the upper left region of the abdomen, to the left of the stomach. It is fist-shaped and about 4 inches long. The spleen functions primarily to filter the blood and fight off Read more…
Foods to boost brain function The foods we eat can greatly impact the structure and health of our brains. Eating a brain-boosting diet can support both short- and long-term brain function. The brain is an energy-intensive organ, using around 20 Read more…
Introduction to Otoplasty Otoplasty, also known as ear surgery, refers to the surgical procedures for correcting deformities and defects of the pinna (external ear). The aim and goal of an otoplasty procedure are to produce an external ear with natural Read more…
If you are looking for the secret to a happy retirement, cancel the tickets for that world cruise. The key to contentment in later life may be as simple as having sex every fortnight. Life is significantly more enjoyable if Read more…
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…