While walking after surgery has long been encouraged as an aid to recovery, new research supports the use of wearable devices ...

A major 10-year clinical trial is turning one of the world’s most common knee surgeries on its head. Researchers found that ...

Every year, roughly two million people worldwide have a surgeon slide a tiny camera into their knee, trim a flap of torn ...

Surgery is considered for hyperthyroidism when treatments don’t work, a large goiter causes issues, or thyroid cancer is present. The procedure involves removing all or part of the thyroid gland, with ...

Smoking before surgery can increase your risk of post-operative complications and slow the healing process. That said, 2019 research suggests that the longer you go without smoking beforehand, the ...

Today's world is moving towards minimally invasive surgical techniques in every medical field. The concept of minimally invasive surgery is gaining importance, particularly in the field of ENT and ...

Healthcare professionals may consider lung nodule surgery when they suspect a person’s nodules are cancerous, if they are growing quickly, or causing additional symptoms. Various factors, including ...

Embodying surgical robots with next-gen AI can safely augment practice if ethical and regulatory questions are addressed, say ...

Embodying surgical robots with next-gen AI can safely augment practice if ethical and regulatory questions are addressed, say ...

Epilepsy surgery is something that many people undergo after trying medication and other therapies that do not work. Since it is a neurosurgery (brain surgery), there is a lot of uncertainty and ...

Operation Smile, a global nonprofit focused on addressing gaps in surgical and health care access, particularly for cleft repair, launched a new “Badges of Hope” campaign that aims to redefine how ...