More evidence is mounting that virtual reality might relieve pain during surgery. MIT Newsreports that Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center researchers in Boston have published a study indicating that patients wearing VR headsets required less anesthetic during hand surgery. While the average conventional patient needed 750.6 milligrams per hour of the sedative propofol, people looking […]
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This Morning star to undergo bowel cancer surgery after being misdiagnosed twice
The This Morning resident doctor opened up about being diagnosed with bowel cancer, explaining she is set to have more treatment this week. Dr Philippa told Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield she thought she was “too young” to have the disease after she was diagnosed at the age of 39. She urged This Morning viewers […]
Emmerdale fans spot huge Vanessa Woodfield surgery blunder: ‘I can’t believe it’
Another added: “I can’t believe Vanessa comes out of major surgery to remove the cancerous part of her bowel and doesn’t need a drip and morphine and hasn’t had a stoma fitted. But then soap operas aren’t real.” “#Emmerdale Wouldn’t the tumour and lymph nodes go to pathology? Wouldn’t be able to tell her as […]
The Good Doctor Recap: [Spoiler] Pays Shaun a ‘Visit’ Before His First Surgery — Is It an ‘Easy-Peasy’ Procedure?
RELATED STORIES This week on The Good Doctor, Shaun is assigned his first surgery, but not everyone thinks that he’s ready. Meanwhile, outside the operating room, Carly and Shaun work through an intimacy issue. We begin “First Case, Second Base” at Carly’s apartment. Carly and Shaun share a kiss, then an alarm goes off that alerts […]
The Good Doctor’s Antonia Thomas Tees Up Claire’s First Surgery: Will Mom Prove to Be Her Achilles Heel?
RELATED STORIES The Good Doctor this week will turn its attention to another good doctor: Antonia Thomas‘ Claire Browne. Monday’s episode (ABC, 10/9c) spends a day in the life of the third-year resident, who recently was chosen to be the first of Melendez’s protégés to lead a surgical procedure. “[Executive producer David Shore and I] […]
Emmerdale spoilers: Moira Dingle shunned by Matty amid huge surgery complication
Emmerdale viewers are going to see Matty Barton (played by Ash Palmisciano) head to hopsital for his surgery in upcoming scenes. But his decision to go under the knife has left mum Moira Dingle (Natalie J. Robb) nervous and worried. And as a result she is going to turn on Victoria Barton (Isobel Hodgins) and […]
Finding the Right Plastic Surgeon, Dermatologist, or Cosmetic Dentist
Article was originally published on Aedit. When considering a cosmetic procedure, it is so important to find the right doctor for you. Samantha Stone When considering a cosmetic procedure, it is so important to find the right doctor for you. This is a procedure that can last you a lifetime, and you want to be […]
The Most Affordable Cosmetic Surgery Procedures
Article was originally published on Aedit. As cosmetic surgery gains awareness and popularity, it’s no longer the sole privilege of the rich and famous. Now the average person can afford it too. These are the most affordable cosmetic surgery procedures out there. KRISTI CARIGNAN As cosmetic surgery gains awareness and popularity, it’s no longer the […]
Murray undergoes hip surgery to ease pain
Andy Murray has undergone hip resurfacing surgery in London. The two-time Wimbledon champion was debating having the procedure, which involves putting a metal plate into the joint, in a final bid to prolong his career. The 31-year-old said before the Australian Open earlier this month that he intended to retire after this year’s Wimbledon. Murray […]
Surgery wait lists in B.C. grow larger than population of some cities, report says
Wait times for surgery in B.C. have tripled since 2002, say the province’s anesthesiologists, who are urging more collaboration between the government, political parties and health authorities to solve the issue.