Surgeons Say One Surgery Could Prevent ‘Silent Killer’ of Women

Ovarian cancer kills an estimated 12,700 women annually, with around 20,000 women getting a diagnosis each year.

One surgery could prevent most ovarian cancers, surgeons say

Known as "the silent killer" due to its lack of symptoms and reliable screening tests, ovarian cancer remains one of the ...

Ads promising cosmetic surgery patients a ‘dream body’ with minimal risk get little scrutiny

While federal officials say they intend to crack down on misleading drug ads, cosmetic surgery remains a “buyer beware” ...
Rolling Out

The No. 1 surgery performed on Black women

The most performed surgery on Black women is the hysterectomy. For decades, this procedure has been disproportionately common among Black women compared to other groups, raising critical questions ...
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Woman has laser eye surgery, what happens leaves her with "biggest regret"

A woman has revealed how LASIK surgery left her with permanent nerve damage, and she's spent over $20,000 on treatments and medication to heal the burning in her eyes. In February 2021, Alexis Mencos ...
Medscape

Early Mortality After Mitral Valve Surgery Higher in Women

QUEBEC CITY — Although women appear to benefit as much as men do from left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) during surgery for atrial fibrillation (AF), they have far worse 30-day outcomes following ...
Medical Marketing & Media

Advertisements promising patients a ‘dream body’ with minimal risk get little scrutiny

State and federal authorities do have the power to prohibit false or misleading medical advertising of all types, though ...