- Open Surgery
Very Good Technique: Umbilical Hernia Repair
Umbilical hernia is a weakness that develops in the abdominal wall through and around the belly button, called the umbilicus.…
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New Robots on the Move
Mini-Laparoscopy is defined as surgery with instruments that are 2 – 3 mm in diameter compared to the standard 5-10mm…
Read More » - Laparoscopic Surgery
Well, that’s not something you see every day.
The challenges in laparoscopic suturing include need to expertise to suture. Laparoscopic needle holder is a” key” instrument to accomplish…
Read More » - Infertility
Scientists Find Unique Way To Preserve Male Fertility
A new study shows that taking tiny testicular tissue samples could help give young and adult men another chance to…
Read More » - Radiology
CTScans Show Lung Injury In Asymptomatic Carriers Of COVID-19
A high percentage of people infected by the virus behind the ongoing deadly COVID-19 pandemic—up to 45%—may never show symptoms…
Read More » - Pulmonology
Face Shields Aren’t Good At Trapping Aerosols, Japanese Supercomputer Study Shows
When it comes to aerosols — liquid droplets small enough to remain suspended in the air — face shields are…
Read More » - Psychiatry
The Power Of The Placebo Effect
Your mind can be a powerful healing tool when given the chance. The idea that your brain can convince your…
Read More » - Plastic Surgery
Here’s the Difference Between a Cosmetic and Plastic Surgeon
From the traditional facelift to Botox injections or laser resurfacing, procedures that focus on aesthetics have changed drastically in recent…
Read More » - Pediatrics
How To Keep Children Safe From COVID-19 This Fall
With the new school year started and autumn approaching, Colleen Nash, MD, MPH, Rush University Medical Center, pediatric infectious disease…
Read More » - Otolaryngology
A Smartphone App And A Paper Funnel Could Help Parents Diagnose Kids’ Ear Infections
The app is still experimental and would require clearance by the Food and Drug Administration before it could hit the…
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