The Psychology of Weight Loss Surgery
Patients who have bariatric surgery stand to lose not only lots of weight but often an identity which changes many of their relationships.
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- Anesthesia (6)
- Bariatric Surgery (3)
- Joint Replacement (2)
- Knee Replacement (3)
- Mastectomy (1)
- Minimally Invasive (4)
- Neurosurgery (2)
- Organ Transplants (22)
- Plastic Surgery (4)
PBC Liver Autoimmune Disease
A variety of liver diseases may cause test results that mimic alcohol-related cirrhosis. One, known as PBC, is the second largest reason for liver transplants in women.
High Risk Organ Donors
High risk organ donations and even organs carrying diseases that never would have been acceptable before are now able to be used if recipients accept them.
Kidney Transplant Sensitivity
Experts explain a new desensitization technique that may help people who need a kidney transplant and kidney exchanges that make more patients eligible for transplants.
Drug Shortages
Hospitals have been plagued by shortages of important drugs, sometimes forcing doctors to decide who will receive them and who will die.
Ankle Replacement
Hip and knee replacements are common, now doctors say ankle replacements have become technically good enough to make fusion obsolete for arthritis patients.
Liquid Biopsies
Cancer biopsies traditionally require surgery to remove a piece of tumor. But doctors are increasingly able to find evidence of cancer in the blood, eliminating the need for surgery. Researchers hope to eventually be able to use these liquid biopsies for cancer screening and early diagnosis. Experts discuss.
Air Pollution and Lung Health
Air pollution is blamed for one of every eight deaths worldwide, including 200,000 in the US each year. A noted lung physician discusses some of the diseases smog can cause and ways to keep your lungs safe.
Smart Bandages
Hospitals and clinics often have to stock a huge variety of bandages and dressings to address the moisture needs of different kinds of wounds. Now a high-tech “smart dressing” can replace them. It absorbs moisture when necessary but can also supply the right amount of moisture in places where it’s needed.
Botox and Depression
Many people are familiar with the use of Botox to reduce wrinkles and frown lines. But Botox can also be used to reduce the effects of depression. One of the principal researchers on this subject explains.
