Do you ever wonder how future neurosurgeons are trained globally? It turns out that the world needs more than just skilled hands; it needs a well-supported and diverse workforce. This study explored the different training programs, the support trainees get, and how these programs are regulated. By u
Chondroblastoma is a unique bone tumor that forms in the epiphysis, making up around 1% of all primary bone tumors. What's interesting about this tumor? It has a tendency to be locally invasive and can sometimes spread or recur. Historically, the go-to treatment has been open surgery, where the tumo
Dak Prescott, the Cowboys' quarterback, is dealing with a unique hamstring injury. It’s called a partial avulsion, where a tendon partially tears from the bone. The team is weighing their options: surgery or letting it heal. Surgery would end Prescott's season, so they're trying to figure out the be
Imagine this: a simple MRI scan could help some rectal cancer patients skip surgery and avoid a lifelong colostomy bag. A recent study shows that these scans can predict which patients are more likely to have cancer recurrence and need surgery plus chemotherapy, and which ones can safely opt for a "
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson's season seems to be over due to an Achilles tendon rupture he suffered on Sunday. The big question now is how quickly he can bounce back. Watson has two surgical options on the table: a traditional surgery or a newer "speed bridge" procedure that could ge
Imagine thousands of surgery centers spread across the U.S., performing millions of procedures each year. These aren't traditional hospitals, but ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). They specialize in less invasive surgeries that let patients go home the same day. Over 9,000 of these ASCs are active,
Tennis superstar Serena Williams recently shared a health scare that she's been dealing with. Back in May, she discovered a lump on her neck. After a series of medical checks, including an MRI, doctors found that it was a brachial cyst, a birth defect that wasn't dangerous. However, the cyst kept gr
Khloe Kardashian, a 40-year-old reality star, recently opened up about a procedure she went through to fix her face after surgery to remove a tumor. She shared pictures on Snapchat showing a big dent on her right cheek, which was left after the tumor was taken out. Khloe explained that she waited fo
Kansas City Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice is set to undergo knee surgery on Tuesday, following an injury eight days ago. On Monday, he received some positive news. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Rice might have dodged a torn ACL, but he will need surgery to repair his LCL. Rapoport suggests t
In 2018, Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) introduced the Da Vinci Xi surgical robot, funded by a generous donation. Initially, they aimed to perform 70-80 robotic surgeries annually, but they've since exceeded expectations. Colorectal surgeon Dr. Sunil Patel reports they completed around 150 s
