MEDICAL PROCEDURES

The year 2024 has been tough for some of our favorite celebrities. Health issues don't spare anyone, not even the rich and famous, it seems. Let's look at a few stars who've had to deal with health scares and accidents this year. Princess Kate and King Charles III both had serious medical issues. The king had to undergo a procedure for his enlarged prostate. Sadly, ...

Back in the 1980s, doctors came up with a clever way to tackle liver complications caused by high pressure in the portal vein. This method, called transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts (TIPS), involves creating a small passage in the liver using a needle. Over the years, the approach has become more popular as it has seen fewer complications. This is thanks ...