"I am relieved that a cause has now been identified," said Iserbyt, who has been disturbed by nerve pain in his leg, and back ...

Some animals are especially slippery when it comes to having any surgery performed. The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science ...

It happens when the protective sheath covering the tendon becomes inflamed. Surgery to cut the tendon sheath can relieve pain and stiffness. If other treatments are not successful or the condition ...

Recovery from your gastric bypass surgery takes about three to six weeks. That said, your "real" recovery lasts a lifetime. This is because right after surgery you must adopt strict eating and ...

Taking steps to protect the eye and avoiding certain activities is important during recovery from cataract surgery. These include avoiding bending over and vigorous sneezing or coughing.

A blood thinner is a medication that is used to prevent or treat blood clots. Blood thinners are commonly used in conjunction with surgery when the risk for blood clots is heightened. They may be ...

University of Utah Health's plastic surgery specialists offer the highest quality services from specialty-trained surgeons and certified estheticians. Cosmetic and reconstructive procedures range from ...

The Division of Surgery aims to improve outcomes for patients undergoing surgical treatment of disease through the transfer of technology into clinical practice. This is being achieved by harnessing ...

Most people have surgery for colon cancer that hasn't spread. The operation you have depends on the position of the cancer in the bowel. This section is about surgery for cancer that starts in the ...