Jasmine Self was five months pregnant when she discovered her son’s condition Baby RJ Wilson suffers from tetra-amelia – defined as the absence of all limbs He also has severe malformations of the face, heart, skeleton and genitals A baby has been born with no arms or legs because of Read more…
Hair Transplant Surgery – Overview Hair transplant surgery is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of hair follicles from one part of the body, known as the ‘donor site’, to a bald part of the body known as the ‘recipient site’. The donor sites for a hair transplant are Read more…
Many older adults who have major surgery experience postoperative delirium in the days after their operations. Previous research has suggested that closely monitoring the brain during surgery and making adjustments to protect the brain from too much anesthesia could reduce the risk of postoperative delirium. But in a new study Read more…
How Much Does Liposuction Cost? – Overview Liposuction is a plastic surgery procedure that removes excess fat from the body. Liposuction is the most commonly done cosmetic surgery in the US with nearly a quarter-million Americans undergoing the procedure in 2014 according to American Society of Plastic Surgeon. It is Read more…
E-cigarettes are almost twice as effective as nicotine replacements for helping smokers quit, a study suggests. A trial found 18% of smokers who used them to quit remained smoke-free after a year, compared with 9.9% of those using nicotine-replacement treatments. The study of 886 smokers is the first to test Read more…
Hip surgery is a surgical operation that is performed on the hip region and most especially the hip joint to treat hip pain from arthritis and hip fractures. Depending on each patient’s pathological condition and physical presentation several different types of hip surgery could be utilized. Listed below are types Read more…
Career Opportunities In Healthcare And Social Care People who go into healthcare and social care are typically passionate about helping others. Whether that means helping people with problems with their health or protecting the most vulnerable members of society to enjoy more fulfilling lives, people working in these jobs tend Read more…
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. Doctors may also insert stents in other areas of the 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 cover the $17,500 bill. After a friend got the surgery 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 a process known as metastasis. For this reason, early detection 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 seatbelts and the seating position of the occupant, as well 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 just a few months before surgery reduced patients’ risks of 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 properly – inhibit infections. – reduce dead space – approximate 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 frustrated by the advice and England’s children’s commissioner has said Read more…