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Can virtual reality help anxiety in young patients?
Virtual reality lowers anxiety in children awaiting surgery, reveals new research. Youngsters who used a virtual reality (VR) headset before going under the knife showed reduced distress and fear — as well as lower heart rates and blood pressure. Researchers in…
Advances in keratoconus treatment help preserve patients' vision
Keratoconus is a condition affecting the cornea. Keratoconus occurs when the cornea — the clear, front surface of the eye — gradually thins and bulges into a cone-like shape. The change affects the eye's ability to focus light properly, resulting in blurred…
Pope Leo heads to Latin America for 12-day trip weeks after lung cancer surgery
ROME —Pope Leo XIV heads to South America on Friday, just three weeks after undergoing lung cancer surgery, for an emotionally charged reunion with the continent that includes a much-anticipated "homecoming" to Peru, where he was a priest for many…
Southeast Health Performs 500th TAVR Procedure
Dothan, Ala. (WDNews) — Southeast Health Medical Center performed its 500th successful transcatheter aortic valve replacement Thursday, Nov. 5, according to the hospital. Dr. Charles Eugene Mayes Jr., a cardiologist, and Dr. Steven F. Johnson, a cardiothoracic surgeon, performed the procedure in the…
These 31 Post-Surgery Horror Stories Have The Entire Internet Gasping
Side note — after reading through the comments, it seems like some nurses will wash patients' hair if they get things like blood or vomit in it. Also, tampons can't be worn during surgery in case they have to insert a…
Moore Regional recognized among nation's best for spine, prostate surgery
FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst has been named among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for spine surgery and prostate surgery in Healthgrades’ 2027 specialty care ratings. The hospital, including its Hoke and Richmond campuses, also received six specialty excellence awards and five-star…
Western Wisconsin Health welcomes General Surgeon Dr. Claudio Nunes
The Baldwin Bulletin Now, more than ever, the world needs trustworthy reportingâbut good journalism isnât free. Please support us by subscribing or making a contribution. Western Wisconsin Health is pleased to welcome Dr. Claudio Nunes, a board-certified general surgeon…
Modern tetralogy of Fallot repairs show zero deaths through 16 years of follow-up
Among 95 patients who underwent repair between 2000 and 2015, there were no deaths at all during the study period, and the children reached adolescence with normal weight, height, and body mass index at 16 years of age. The electrocardiographic trajectory offered one genuinely…
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