If you’re scheduled to have a mastectomy or breast reconstruction surgery, here’s everything you need to know about setting up your home for a smooth recovery. It can be daunting to recover from major ...

Most people feel a mixture of anxiety, nervousness, and excitement in the weeks leading up to surgery. It can also be a busy time when people make preparations for their recovery. Doctors stress the ...

In August 2023, after spending a decade plus dreading the arrival of my periods so painful I'd routinely spend days in bed guzzling Nurofen, I sat in a gynaecologist's office as he explained that he ...

Ankle replacement surgery, also known as total ankle arthroplasty (TAA), is a procedure designed to relieve pain and maintain ...

To prepare for wisdom teeth removal, it is advisable to follow pre-surgery steps, such as eating and drinking instructions. A person may also want to consider planning for recovery and aftercare.

With the inflation of prescriptions for glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy, physicians began seeing a startling amount of regurgitation and aspiration in ...

Preparing for a planned C-section requires you to focus on both your mind and body. With the right steps, you can ease anxiety, build strength, and feel confident about your birthing experience. From ...

All patients received intravenous antibiotics prior to surgery. Patients with prior infection, anesthesia class V poor-risk patients, patients requiring emergency surgery, and patients with missing ...

TLC’s 1000-Lb. Sisters Season 4 Episode 5 shows Tammy Slaton achieving her goal weight for bariatric surgery. The reality star entered rehab at her highest weight but lost nearly 200 pounds to get ...