Cellular soldiers created using the body’s own defenses can track down and kill escaping cancer cells during surgeries, preventing metastasis […]
Bariatric surgery can be safe and effective for adolescents
Pediatricians are often reluctant to recommend bariatric surgery for teen-agers, but a Rutgers-led study concludes it is a justifiable treatment […]
Early weight-loss surgery may improve type 2 diabetes, blood pressure outcomes
Despite similar weight loss, teens who had gastric bypass surgery were significantly more likely to have remission of both type […]
Can gut microbes and genes do the job of weight loss surgery?
Mice that have undergone weight loss surgery experience a change in the composition of their gut bacteria and the functioning […]
Shoulder surgery has serious side effects in one in 28 patients
Shoulder-replacement surgery leads to blood clots, infections and even DEATH in one in 28 patients: Scientists discover the operation is […]
Hemorrhoid surgery: Purpose, types, and recovery
There are different surgical options for treating hemorrhoids that cause a person discomfort. Surgeries aim to restrict the blood supply […]
Mandy Moore's Surprising Take on Plastic Surgery & Photoshop
When it comes to plastic surgery and airbrushing photos, everyone has an opinion. Many point to the fact that being […]
Time to Breast Cancer Surgery Delayed for Non-Hispanic Blacks
THURSDAY, Jan. 24, 2019 — The time to surgery (TTS) after a breast cancer diagnosis is delayed for non-Hispanic black […]
Infection as a baby led to heart valve surgery for teen
In middle school, Prince Pratt used to get short of breath walking between classes, walking up the stairs or when […]
Fewer Complications Found With Hybrid Surgery for Esophageal Cancer
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 9, 2019 — Hybrid minimally invasive esophagectomy results in lower incidence of intraoperative and postoperative major complications compared […]