Consulting with an orthopedic surgeon is crucial to evaluate your specific condition and discuss the potential benefits and risks of knee replacement surgery National Bone And Joint Day: Understanding when to consider knee replacement surgery and what it entails is crucial for making an informed decision Knee replacement surgery is a significant medical procedure typically …
Novak Djokovic recently had surgery to repair a meniscal tear, which is a common knee injury among athletes (X) Meniscal rips are frequently the result of abrupt twists or rotations, which happen frequently in sports like basketball, tennis, and soccer. Tennis player Novak Djokovic recently had surgery to repair a meniscal tear, which is a …
Younger patients seek a slender, V-shaped jawline, focused on sculpting instead of lifting. Thus, chin liposuction helps bring definition back to the jawline Cosmetic procedures are becoming popular in current times fuelled by social media, celebrity influences, and advancements in surgical techniques There has been an outstanding growth in total procedures performed since to date, …
In a recent study published in JAMA Surgery, researchers investigated whether Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) reduces cardiovascular risk factors independent of calorie restriction and weight loss. Study: Gastric Bypass vs Diet and Cardiovascular Risk Factors A Nonrandomized Controlled Trial. Image Credit: Adao/Shutterstock.com Background Bariatric surgery is more effective than nonsurgical treatment for reducing body weight …
Hysterectomy— a surgery to remove the uterus— is one of the most frequently conducted major surgeries among women worldwide, especially in developed countries. It is a common treatment for a variety of conditions that affect a woman’s reproductive organs; while there is limited data available to compare from earlier, it’s widely believed that the number …
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, a type of weight-loss surgery, kept type 2 diabetes in remission for up to 15 years and most of the weight off for up to 20 years in one of the largest long-term studies of patients undergoing the procedure. The study was presented today at the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery …
The man had undergone abdominal surgery before the incident occurred. In a shocking incident, a US man’s colon was put back into his body after it fell out after a “forceful” sneeze, as per a report in the New York Post. The 63-year-old from Florida was having breakfast with his wife at a restaurant when …
A Turkish plastic surgeon recently went viral after claiming that he performed a drastic surgery on an American tourist named “Michael” that changed his entire outlook. He also posted before and after pictures showcasing how “Michael” started to look a decade or more younger thanks to the surgical procedure. According to various reports, the doctor …
In a recent study published in the International Journal of Impotence Research, researchers analyze nationwide inpatient data provided by the Federal Bureau of Statistics of Germany to evaluate the in-hospital outcomes and overall trends in cases of high- and low-flow priapism. These data were used to better understand potential treatment and management measures for both conditions. …
A neck or buffalo hump refers to a fatty deposit that forms at the base of the neck. It might look like a little bump or hump. But, what leads to this condition? Ananya, a nutritionist and content creator informs her followers on Instagram, “Did you know neck/buffalo hump is a sign of excess cortisol …