Surgery
Swedish researchers have suggested that antibiotics may be an alternative to appendectomy, the operation performed to treat appendicitis. Appendicitis is an acute inflammation of the appendix, characterized by symptoms …
Gender dysphoria, defined by the distress resulting from a misalignment between one’s gender identity and assigned sex at birth, has been a focal point in both medical and societal …
In the world of cosmetics and minimally invasive procedures, facial threads represent a significant invention that has aided medical providers in meeting the needs of clients who want to …
A study conducted in Texas and published in the Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology revealed that women with underlying endometriosis experience more complications during and after hysterectomy. Endometriosis is …
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 …
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 …
Brain implants may prevent epilepsy symptoms, including seizures. Theoretically, they can change self-esteem or personality. Epilepsy manifests itself in seizures, which can take different forms. They are caused by …
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 …
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 …
An incisional hernia is an opening in your abdominal wall that develops at the site of a prior surgical incision. Midline incisional hernias happen more frequently than at other …
