Scientists might have developed a compound that could be used to melt away cataracts from one’s eyes. Cataracts are said to be the most common cause of blindness in the world. Cataracts can be removed […]
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Man Recovering After Live Tapeworm Was Removed From His Brain
In California, one man is currently recovering after he had major emergency surgery in order to remove a living tapeworm from his brain. The surgery took place in August. Luis Ortiz was admitted to a […]
Researchers Find Stunning Evidence Alzheimer’s Can Be Spread During Surgical Procedures
A new study suggests that Alzheimer’s disease can potentially be transferred from one person to another during medical procedures. According to the study proteins of the disease can potentially attach to surgical instruments and be […]
Listening To Music Found To Significantly Improve Recovery After Surgery
British scientists established on Thursday that listening to music before, during and after surgery eases the pain of the patient, reduces anxiety and minimizes the need for painkilling drugs. After evaluating results from around 7,000 […]
Breakthrough Double Hand Transplant See Young Boy Receive Two New Hands
In a medical breakthrough and a surgical first, a 40-member team of surgeons, nurses and anesthesiologists successfully attached two hands and forearms to an eight-year old boy who lost his hands when he was just […]
New Study Finds Robotic Surgery Is Seriously Hurting People
Many people have suggested that using robots for surgery is a safer route than traditional use of humans. The results are now in to decide if they are right. A study conducted by researchers from […]
New 8 Minute Surgery Will Give You Superhuman Eyesight. Forever.
A revolutionary new surgically implanted eye lens developed by Canadian researchers will give people suffering from severe eye conditions or just wanting better eyesight perfect vision. Forever. The Ocumetics Bionic Lens, created by Dr. Garth […]
New Study Finds Appendicitis May Not Require Surgery After All
There’s encouraging news for those with a sore appendix and dreading the inevitable surgery that comes from the condition. A new study by Finnish researchers shows that antibiotics may remove the need of surgery for […]
Chinese Doctor Has Performed Over 1000 Head Transplants On Mice
Head transplants were once considered solely the domain of horror movies like Frankenstein but new technology and a better understanding of biology have increasingly made the prospect of a head transplant less remote. In fact, […]
Pouring Sauces Into Injuries: How Capsaicin Is Transforming Pain Relief
Capsaicin is an ingredient that is found in chilli peppers. It is currently being studied by scientists who consider it will revolutionize the way we treat the pain. After having major surgery hip and knee replacement it lasts numbing and non-narcotic effects in the body.