Category: Surgery
Azithromycin as an Effective and Economical Method of Preventing Peripartum Sepsis and Mortality in Planned Vaginal Deliveries
Peripartum sepsis is one of the leading reasons why pregnant women die worldwide, especially in developing and underdeveloped countries. It is a life-threatening condition that can lead to severe …
Revolutionary Robotic Surgery: Spanish Surgeons Perform World-First Non-Invasive Lung Transplant
Spanish surgeons have performed a lung transplant without having to open the patient’s chest, thanks to a robot. This less invasive technique significantly reduces the pain associated with the …Chronic Wound Care: Lawsone-Infused Bioactive Dressings for Enhanced Healing, Infection Prevention, and Scar Minimization
The prevalence of chronic and infection-prone wounds presents a significant challenge in medical care. Traditional wound dressings, while effective for basic wound management, often fall short in addressing the …Iodine-Based Antiseptics Proven More Effective in Reducing Surgical Infections: Results from a Multicenter Clinical Trial
A large multicenter clinical trial, conducted at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, shows that the use of an iodinated antiseptic significantly reduces the risk of surgical wound …Exploring the Long-Term Effects and Hidden Risks of Facial Dermal Fillers Doctors Don’t Tell You About
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines beauty as “the quality or aggregate of qualities in a person or thing that gives pleasure to the senses or pleasurably exalts the mind or …Tracheostomy Latest Facts: What It Is and What Conditions Require It
What is a tracheostomy? You’ve most likely heard of this term; however, you’re probably not too sure what it represents. Namely, it can be defined as a hole in …Bursitis of the Shoulder Latest Facts: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Bursitis of the shoulder is a condition that results in the inflammation of one or more bursae in the shoulder. A bursa is a sac-like structure that contains a …The First Pig-to-Human Heart Transplant: A Detailed Look at What Went Wrong
The first successful human-to-human heart transplant was carried out 56 years ago. Since then, data has shown figures of 4000 to 5000 transplants each year. Heart transplantation has advanced …