In the world of heart and lung surgery, women are a rare sight. Only a small group of them make up less than 10% of surgeons in this field. But a gathering called Women in Thoracic Surgery is changing that. It's a place where these women can share their experiences and support each other. At one of
Simon Cowell, the well-known music industry figure, has been quite open about his health habits lately. He recently talked about visiting a wellness clinic where they take his blood, clean it, and put it back in. Cowell, who is 66, said this process, along with better eating, more exercise, and less
In Denmark, a group of experts recently got together to figure out how to decide when someone is ready to leave the hospital after lung surgery. They wanted to make sure patients go home safely, not too soon, not too late. The team looked at different factors that matter. They thought about how the
The COVID-19 pandemic took a toll on everyone, but it hit healthcare workers especially hard. Surgeons in training, known as residents, faced unique challenges that made their jobs even tougher. A recent study dug into their experiences and found some eye-opening stuff. First off, these residents h
The medical field is always looking for ways to make things fairer. One area they are focusing on is letters of recommendation. These letters are used to judge people applying for jobs in colon and rectal surgery. The current system has some problems. It doesn't always show the real differences betw
Researchers dug into how weight and gender might change healing after arm surgeries. They looked at people who had surgery to fix broken arms. The study found that heavier people had more problems both soon after the surgery and two years later. The team checked records from all over the country. T
Older adults often deal with health issues like dehydration, confusion, poor nutrition, or falls. These problems can become much worse after major surgeries. A recent study found that these issues can lead to longer hospital stays, more time in nursing homes, and even higher chances of dying within
Robotic surgery is becoming more common. But who teaches the surgeons? Enter teleproctoring. This is where experts guide surgeons from afar. A recent study took a close look at how well this works. The study checked out different robotic systems. It looked at how well surgeons learned and how well
A 67-year-old woman struggled to eat. She couldn't swallow food or drinks. Doctors told her she had a serious condition called achalasia. This makes the muscles in her food pipe too tight. She had tried many treatments, but nothing worked. Some doctors even suggested removing her esophagus. She dec
Weight loss surgery might do more than just help people shed pounds. It could also make it easier for them to breathe. This is especially true for those who have heart failure along with obesity. A recent study took a closer look at this idea. The study used a new tool to measure how heart failure
