The research – in the British Medical Journal – looked at 1.2 million pregnancies in Sweden over 20 years. Men who had ICSI – a treatment specifically for male infertility – had an increased prostate cancer risk. But Prostate Cancer UK said researchers must look at a much broader age range before Read more…
Chin surgery also known as genioplasty is a surgical procedure carried out to improve the appearance of the chin. It involves the enhancement of the chin with surgical implants or reduction surgery on the bone to augment the size and shape of the chin and achieve a more naturally attractive Read more…
A 25-year-old woman walked into an emergency department in Providence, Rhode Island, complaining of generalized weakness, fatigue, shortness of breath… and an unusual symptom you don’t see every day. She was turning blue. Literally. Physicians Otis Warren and Benjamin Blackwood wrote about the case in a study published in the New England Read more…
Epilepsy is a disorder in which nerve cell activity in the brain is disturbed, causing seizures. Epileptic seizures are episodes that can vary from brief periods to long periods of vigorous shaking which can result in physical injuries. If you are asking the question, “can surgery fix epilepsy”, you must Read more…
Although doctors often tell pregnant women it’s safest to sleep on their left side, a new study suggests sleeping in other positions may not be a problem. Researchers examined data on outcomes for 8,709 pregnant women who completed at least one sleep questionnaire before they reached 30 weeks’ gestation. Overall, Read more…
Periacetabular Osteotomy – Overview Periacetabular osteotomy is a surgery carried out to treat a condition called hip dysplasia. Hip dysplasia is an abnormality of the hip joint where the acetabulum (socket) does not fully cover the femoral head (ball), resulting in an increased risk for joint dislocation and osteoarthritis. Symptoms Read more…
People who get even a small amount of exercise may be less likely to die prematurely than their more sedentary counterparts, a research review suggests. Researchers examined data from 10 previously published studies that used accelerometers that track movement to measure the exact amount of active and sedentary time spent Read more…
Gallbladder Removal Cost Gallbladder surgery, also known as cholecystectomy refers to the surgical removal of the gallbladder. The gall bladder is a pear-shaped organ located beneath the liver and stores bile, the fluid which helps in digesting fatty foods. Gallbladder surgery is a common treatment for gallstones causing pain and Read more…
Nigeria marked three years free of endemic wild polio on Wednesday, with health officials saying the nation’s progress in fighting the crippling viral disease could result in the whole of Africa being declared polio-free early next year. The three-year milestone sets in motion a continent-wide process to ensure that all Read more…
Peroneal Tendon Subluxation Surgery The peroneal tendons are anatomical structures that attach the peroneal muscles to the outer part of the foot. One peroneal tendon attaches to the outer part of the midfoot, while the other tendon runs under the foot and attaches near the inside of the arch. The Read more…
Deodorant not enough to stop your body odor? A new futuristic-style bodysuit with live bacteria embedded in it could help combat those unpleasant smells. The pale gray, long-sleeved “Skin II” contains healthy probiotic bacteria, reducing the smell of body odor, said its designer Rosie Broadhead. “It’s not the sweat on Read more…
Oophorectomy is the surgical removal of the ovaries. It is often performed to treat diseases such as ovarian cysts, ovarian cancer and to prevent ovarian cancer in high-risk patients. While oophorectomy can be done alone, it is often performed in conjunction with other surgical procedures such as hysterectomy. Types of Read more…
Major surgery may be tied to a small decline in cognitive functioning when we are older – equivalent, on average, to less than five months of natural brain aging, a new study suggests. “Our data suggest that, on average, major surgery is associated with only a small cognitive ‘hit,’” said Read more…
Femoral endarterectomy is a surgical procedure carried out to treat blockage of blood flow in the femoral artery. The femoral arteries are blood vessels in the groin area that carry blood to the legs. The femoral arteries may become blocked by fatty tissues thereby leading to difficulty in walking and Read more…