The parallels between surgery and elite athletics are many. You must be on your game at all times and ready to instantly execute precise movements.
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COVID-19 has changed surgery forever
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ASA answers top-six questions patients may have about procedures
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Tigers Woods recovering after surgery on leg, foot and ankle
February 24, 2021By
After car crash, Tiger Woods is ‘awake, responsive and recovering’ following surgery on his leg, foot and ankle, according to statement.
For heart disease, meds may work as well as invasive surgery, major trial shows
November 21, 2019By
High-risk patients with stable heart disease may fare just as well on medications alone, versus having invasive heart operations such as stents and bypass surgeries, according to a major trial. The results were presented Saturday at the American Heart Association’s yearly conference.
Knee surgery for torn cartilage may not be worthwhile
March 8, 2019By
(Reuters Health) – Many middle-aged and older adults with torn cartilage and pain in their knee are not likely to benefit from so-called arthroscopic surgery, a review of past studies suggests.
From ‘screw you’ Aetna to Sweet 16, teen celebrates her surgery — and new life
August 26, 2018By
Cara Pressman raises her hands in triumph. The crowd claps in unison, and a DJ cranks up the music. The banquet hall on the banks of the Hudson pulsates as nine of Cara’s best friends lead a procession to the dance floor.
American bishop who preached at the royal wedding will undergo prostate cancer surgery
July 27, 2018By
The Most Reverend Michael Bruce Curry announced that he will have surgery for prostate cancer next week, but assures his parishioners that the prognosis is ‘very good.’
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More kids should get weight loss surgery Harvard scientists insist
March 19, 2018By
As the obesity epidemic rages on in the US, two Harvard doctors are urging that more of the 20 percent of American children with obesity should be getting surgery earlier in life to prevent other illnesses.
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Watch this man play the saxophone during brain surgery
September 1, 2017By
Dan Fabbio, a 25-year-old music teacher in New York, played the saxophone during his operation so researchers could make sure the part of his brain that processes music was not damaged.
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Patients forced to beg NHS to fund cataract or hip surgery
July 5, 2017By
Patients are being forced to plead with the NHS for hip and cataract surgeries. Demand for the operations has surged. They were previously routinely available on the NHS.
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