Surgery
Coverage of Surgery in the Nexus archive.
- French Startup Uses Special Polymers to Better Help Nerves Heal
A French startup is developing biodegradable polymers designed to enhance nerve healing after surgery or injuries. The material aims to improve recovery outcomes in medical treatments.
- Anna saw doctors 20 times and was told her heavy periods were down to her age, IBS and perimenopause. But this was the real problem... and the terrifying surgery she had to undergo to survive it
Anna visited doctors 20 times and was told her heavy periods were caused by age, IBS, and perimenopause, but she ultimately faced a life-threatening condition requiring urgent surgery. The misdiagnosis delayed treatment until a critical intervention became necessary.
- People are getting surgery to fix their ‘floppy,’ old-looking ‘Ozempic earlobes’ after GLP-1 weight loss
Patients who have lost weight using GLP-1 medications are undergoing surgery to address sagging earlobes, which plastic surgeons describe as a quick procedure to restore a youthful appearance. The term 'Ozempic earlobes' refers to the drooping lobes associated with significant weight loss.
- STAT+: For prostate cancer patients set on surgery, new hormone regimen may improve outcomes, study finds
A new phase 3 clinical trial called PROTEUS found that combining two hormone therapies before and after surgery improved outcomes for high-risk, early-stage prostate cancer patients compared to one hormone therapy. Some oncologists view this as a potential new standard of care, though interpretations of the results vary.
- Postman takes legal action against hospital after having surgery to remove cancer he did not have
A postman is taking legal action against a hospital after undergoing surgery to remove cancer that was not present. The case highlights a medical error resulting in unnecessary treatment.
- What to know about thyroid cancer prognosis following Pam Bondi's diagnosis
Pam Bondi was diagnosed with thyroid cancer shortly after leaving the Department of Justice. She is undergoing treatment and recovering. Thyroid cancer prognosis is generally positive, with treatment options including surgery, radiation, and hormone therapy.
- Insurance denies coverage for teen’s surgery to treat severe epilepsy
Insurance denied coverage for a 13-year-old Illinois girl's surgery to treat severe epilepsy, but reversed its decision days after NBC News inquired. The surgery, recommended by her doctor, could help reduce her frequent seizures.
- Former AG Pam Bondi says she was diagnosed with cancer
Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi announced she was diagnosed with cancer and has been undergoing treatment, including surgery. She stated she is 'doing well, though.'
- I had such crippling back pain doctors wanted to fuse my spine with screws. A five-minute daily hack ended my agony... and saved me from surgery
The author suffered from crippling back pain and was recommended to undergo surgery, but a daily hack resolved the issue. The hack took only five minutes a day and prevented the need for surgical intervention. The author's spine was initially considered for fusion with screws.
- Walking after surgery 'reduces the risk of complications or being readmitted to hospital'
Walking after surgery reduces the risk of complications or being readmitted to hospital. This suggests that early mobilization can have a positive impact on patient outcomes. Patients who walk after surgery tend to have better recovery rates.
- Walking after surgery 'reduces the risk of complications or being readmitted to hospital'
Walking after surgery reduces the risk of complications and being readmitted to hospital. This suggests that early mobilization can have a positive impact on patient outcomes. Patients who walk after surgery tend to recover faster and have fewer complications.
- Pregnant Nicola Roberts reveals she had 'surgery at 22 weeks to help keep baby in' as she takes doctors' advice to rest for her final trimester
Nicola Roberts, a pregnant woman, underwent surgery at 22 weeks to help retain her baby and is following doctors' advice to rest during her final trimester.
- Tony Hudgell's adoptive mother admits she's 'broken' by thought of not seeing him grow up after her terminal cancer diagnosis - as 11-year-old double amputee undergoes new surgery
Tony Hudgell's adoptive mother is emotionally distraught over her terminal cancer diagnosis, fearing she won't see him grow up. The 11-year-old double amputee is undergoing new surgery, highlighting his medical challenges and the family's struggle.
- Davina McCall reveals she's been given the all-clear from breast cancer as she shares emotional health update following surgery and radiotherapy
Davina McCall has been officially cleared of breast cancer after completing surgery and radiotherapy. She shared her emotional health update, expressing relief and gratitude for the positive outcome.