A simple, active, post-discharge intervention program after major thoracic surgery reduces ER visits
Post-surgical hospital readmission after discharge and repeat emergency room (ER) visits are not unusual for patients who have undergone...
Study allays concerns that cardiothoracic physicians-in-training provide suboptimal care
A conundrum in medical education is how to train residents in complex and technically difficult procedures without reducing the quality...
Parents describe arduous journey from diagnosis to pediatric epileptic surgery
Interventions should be developed to help tear down barriers to surgical evaluation Having a child diagnosed with epilepsy can be a...
WHO Calls For Reduction In Medically Unnecessary C-Sections As Rates Rise Globally
Roughly 19 out of every 100,000 women die each year from giving birth to their child. That’s a lot, but not nearly as many as there were...
Surgical Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation during Mitral-Valve Surgery
Atrial fibrillation, which is associated with reduced survival and increased risk of stroke, is present in 30 to 50% of patients...
Common Eye Problems in Infants
BABYMINDER – There are few common eye problems in infants and children – sticky eye and conjunctivitis. Sticky eye, a common problem...
Doctors Grow New Nose On Forehead Of Chinese Man, Xiaolian, To Replace One Lost In Car Accident
In Aug. 2012, Xiaolian, 22, had his life changed dramatically. After a car accident left his nose infected and damaged, there was no hope...
Snap, Crackle, Pop: MRI Shows Why Joints Make Knuckle-Cracking Pop Sound
Cracking your knuckles can be an idiosyncrasy or a way to release stress and tension felt in the joints. The crack felt at the base of...
Most Relaxing Music Lowers Heart Rate And Blood Pressure; 'Scientifically Proven' To Aid Sle
Music that’s been “scientifically proven” to be the most relaxing song ever produced now has a video to go along with it, in addition to...
Skipping Meals Promotes Belly Fat Storage, Increases Risk For Insulin Resistance
Anyone looking to lose weight knows they have to restrict the amount of calories they consume, but how much and when they restrict those...
