BREAST RECONSTRUCTION

Jun 26 2025HEALTH

Breast Cancer and the Reconstruction Dilemma in Sub-Saharan Africa

In Sub-Saharan Africa, many women delay getting a mastectomy. This delay leads to late diagnosis and treatment. As a result, the disease is often more advanced by the time it's detected. This situation contributes to higher mortality rates in the region. Mastectomy alone can greatly affect a woman's quality of life. It can cause physical and emotional challenges. Bre...

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May 01 2025HEALTH

Breast Surgery AI: The Google Gemini Experiment

Google Gemini is a smart AI. It has been put to the test. The test was to see how well it could answer common questions. These questions were about life after breast reconstruction surgery. This was not just a simple quiz. It was a real test. It was to see if AI could help people who have had this type of surgery. There are many questions that come up after breast r...

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Apr 03 2025HEALTH

Smartphones Measure Up in Breast Reconstruction

In the world of breast reconstruction surgery, precision is key. Doctors and patients rely on accurate measurements to plan and execute procedures. Enter digital anthropometry, a fancy term for using technology to measure the human body. Smartphones, with their ever-improving cameras, are now part of this mix. They can capture 3D images of the breast, providing a new...

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