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Bronchoscopy / Lung Biopsy

… Bronchoscopy is a diagnostic procedure used to obtain a small amount of … rejection Complications from bronchoscopy are rare. The most common complication is bleeding from the biopsy site. During a bronchoscopy, a lung doctor takes a small …

Last Modified: 04/01/2026 - 18:22

Congenital Malformations of the Digestive Tract

… can be born with defects along their digestive tract. Most commonly, these defects are undeveloped or incorrectly … to the anus. There are many different types, but they most frequently cause blockages of the digestive tract. … occur when organs do not develop properly while a fetus is still in the womb. The underlying cause of these …

Last Modified: 05/01/2026 - 11:38

How to Talk to Kids About Surgery

… the issue, how will the experience affect your child, and, most importantly, will your child be ok? But for a kid going … the person they look to for guidance and reassurance is you. Learning how to talk to your child about their … Right Energy The last thing you may feel in this situation is calm. But how you behave will have an enormous impact on …

Last Modified: 04/29/2026 - 12:37

Robotic Hernia Surgery: How It Works and Why It Matters

… surgery and wondered what it really means for patients. Is a robot actually performing your operation? Will you … that provides a magnified, immersive view of the surgical site. Unlike traditional surgery where the surgeon looks at a … angles. Ability to Handle Complex Cases Perhaps the most significant advantage of robotic surgery is the ability …

Last Modified: 03/20/2026 - 16:16

State of the Union: Heart Failure and Transplant in 2021

… about heart failure deaths, why the rise? You know, this is a critical question not enough people are addressing. I … of their own in order to treat it. Speaking of two of the most exciting medications that have come into the market—one … 30 percent. And in actual real-life studies , not in the official champion study, by up to 70 percent. And really this …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:02

Stories of Hope: Jan Hilgeman's Story

… and 90s and my parents are in their 80s now and for the most part healthy and vibrant. And really I felt fine...it … would shrink enough to allow Dr. Chabot to remove it. I trusted "my" team implicitly – Dr. Chabot, Dr. Sherman, Kyung … I never asked "why" I was the one with this diagnosis; it is a question without an answer. Getting the best treatment …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:08

History of Medicine: Our 5 for the New $10

… on both general circulation and commemorative bills and coins in the past: Martha Washington, Pocahontas, Susan B. … for example) has set off a lively discussion as to who is most deserving of the honor. Though the candidate pool is …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 17:59

DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction

… DIEP flap breast reconstruction is an advanced surgical procedure used to rebuild a breast … muscles are preserved, patients typically maintain most of their core strength and abdominal function. On the … in the surgical sites Gradual return to normal activities Most patients resume many daily activities within 6 weeks. Is …

Last Modified: 05/21/2026 - 14:06

History of Medicine: Time Magazine's "Cancer Man"

… the use of radiation. For this pioneering work, he is remembered as the father of the multidisciplinary … Ewing Society was established in 1940. Today the society is known by its new name, chosen in 1975 – the Society of …

Last Modified: 03/04/2024 - 17:24

An Interview with Dr. Craig Smith, Heart Surgeon, Chair of Surgery, and Author of Nobility in Small Things

… new memoir, Nobility in Small Things: A Surgeon’s Path , is what lies beneath the professional. It is a deep … part of leadership, and as I say the book, some of the most important times to project confidence are when you don't … that could be expanded to the corporate side of things? Most people would probably say yes. In fact hospitals have a …

Last Modified: 11/07/2025 - 17:21

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (Vascular)

… What is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome? Thoracic outlet syndrome is a … . Learn more about our efforts to bring you the clearest, most accurate, and most human health resources available. …

Last Modified: 04/08/2026 - 12:03

Diaphragmatic Hernias

… hernias? Diaphragmatic hernias occur when there is a weakness, or opening, in the diaphragm, the sheet-like … more towards the front, where the colon or omentum are most in danger of moving through the hernia into the thoracic … hernia treated? Surgical repair of the hernia is the most common treatment, where the hernia is closed with …

Last Modified: 03/05/2026 - 23:18

From Habits to Scrubs: A Brief History of Medical and Surgical Dress

… plague patients wore what has become one of history’s most enduring medical images: the beaked “plague doctor” … In psychiatry and other specialties, everyday clothing is sometimes preferred to help build rapport. As the winds of … O’Donnell VR, Chinelatto LA, Rodrigues C, Hojaij FC. A brief history of medical uniforms: from ancient history …

Last Modified: 03/20/2026 - 10:43

10 Facts You May Not Have Known About Heart Attacks

… Most heart attacks happen on Monday mornings. In the early … morning hours, blood platelets are stickier, a person is partially dehydrated, and stress hormones (such as … more likely to happen around your birthday. They are also most likely on Christmas Day, December 26th, and New Year’s …

Last Modified: 05/01/2026 - 14:43

Robotic Liver Transplant Surgery

… and 3D visualization. This minimally invasive approach is used in select high-volume transplant centers with … delivers a magnified, real-time view of the surgical site, allowing the surgeon to see everything that is … early to prevent blood clots and improve recovery. Most patients resume normal eating as bowel function returns. …

Last Modified: 04/09/2026 - 12:03