For those of us that are fans of exercise, having to put the brakes on our routine for surgery can be frustrating. Depending on the surgery you’ve had, you could be off your feet for anything from a few days to a few months, with recommendations to avoid any ‘strenuous’ activity while you recover. Whether… Read More »
(Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images for UNICEF) Former NBA star Dikembe Mutombo is mourning the death of the 8-year-old African boy that he flew to the United States earlier this month for surgery to remove a tumor. The child, Matadi Sela Petit of Kinshasa, Congo, died after suffering a “rare and unpredictable genetic reaction to… Read More »
Spinal surgery for unborn babies with the birth defect spina bifida is to be made routinely available on the NHS in England, officials have announced. The surgery involves repairing the spinal tissue of the baby while it is still in the womb. It can improve their ability to walk and reduce health problems that result… Read More »
WARNING: Graphic images. Former reality star turned model Elyse Knowles has shared some graphic images of a recent surgery, where a growth was removed from her right eye. Knowles, who shot to fame after winning the 2017 season of reality TV show The Block, has expanded her career in modelling — including become an ambassador… Read More »
Many people around the world struggle to accept the fact that they need surgery for their condition. It’s nothing unusual, to begin with, as it is a normal and natural reaction of many. However, the fear of surgery goes much deeper into one’s core, and it can have adverse effects on one’s wellbeing, especially if… Read More »
This process in medical term is known as “atherosclerosis”. Blockage of an artery in this way starves the heart of oxygen. If the blockage is mild only pain results. If severe, the part of the heart that is starved of oxygen actually dies – this is what we call a heart attack . An angioplasty… Read More »