One woman had an ovary removed instead of her appendix. Hundreds of these ‘never events’ occur annually.
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IV fluids are essential to keep patients hydrated during surgery – but there may be some workarounds.
Grande left her fans confused and concerned when her voice drastically changed during a podcast episode. But there was a method to the singer’s modulation.
Here are some steps you can take to use opioids more safely and effectively at home.
Gunpowder warfare kicked off a new era of invasive surgery and prosthetic technology in Western medicine.
Tongue-tie division isn’t always appropriate but can make a big difference to the babies who need it when non-surgical measures don’t fix feeding problems.
Although surgery is common for ACL injuries, research has shown it may not be needed in every case. Some people who have ruptured their ACL fare well with only a rehabilitation program.
This is a structural problem, not something one budget can fix.
Most infection prevention guidelines center on the hospital environment rather than the patient. But the source of antibiotic-resistant microbes is often from the patient’s own body.
Is brain transplant surgery the stuff of dark Hollywood fairytales or a feasible possibility?
There are many approaches to treating cancer. Which ones work best is determined on an individual basis and informed by each tumor.
Typically, cataract surgeries are painless and significantly restore vision.
Treatment for lung cancer patients is the same for everyone, regardless of the risk of recurrence. The use of a new technology could refine diagnosis.
The findings push back against the notion that many transgender people end up wishing they hadn’t gone through with gender-affirming surgeries.
It is possible to have surgery to replace the crystalline lens, the natural lens of the eye, with an implant — without having a cataract. But surgery has risks.
If you’re thinking of a breast augmentation, liposuction, or a face lift, this latest move is designed to provide extra protection. Here’s what you need to know ahead of surgery.
Nearly two-thirds of female surgeons in the UK have been sexually harassed.
Hernias are common. Not all need surgery. Here’s what we know about hernias, who’s most at risk, and how they’re treated.
Sedative-hypnotic drugs can distort a patient’s perception of reality. Some patients wake up from a procedure believing they have been sexually assaulted.
Organ models that more accurately capture finer details could reduce surgical error and lead to personalized implants.
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Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, UNSW
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Professor of Anatomy, Lancaster University
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Associate Professor, Physiotherapy, University of Sydney
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Professor at Sydney Law School, University of Sydney
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Professeur Titulaire. École d'optométrie. Expertise en santé oculaire et usage des lentilles cornéennes spécialisées, Université de Montréal
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Postdoctoral Fellow Global Health, University of California Global Health Institute (UCGHI), Makerere University
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Honorary Professorial Fellow, Department of Critical Care, Melbourne Medical School, The University of Melbourne
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Lecturer - Department of surgery Speciality: Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, University of Nairobi
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Conjoint Clinical Associate Professor, Deakin University School of Medicine and Specialist Pain Medicine Physician, Deakin University
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Adjunct Associate Professor, Anatomy, UNSW
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Senior Research Fellow and Deputy Director, Centre for Biomedical Technologies, Queensland University of Technology
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Professor of Orthopaedic Research, Queensland University of Technology
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Honorary Enterprise Professor, School of Population and Global Health, and Department of General Practice and Primary Care, The University of Melbourne
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Lecturer in Law, Sydney Law School, University of Sydney
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Professor, Head of Body Image, Eating and Weight Disorders Research, Adelaide University