Tag: Surgery and Surgeons

May 8, 2023

Too Many Older Men Are Still Screened for Prostate Cancer

Most have low-risk cancers and rarely benefit from treatment, a new study finds. Actively monitoring the condition is often the best choice.

April 4, 2023

When to Try Physical Therapy Before Surgery

For many common orthopedic conditions, experts say patients should consider P.T. as a first line of defense.

March 25, 2023

You May Need That Procedure. But Do You Really Need an Escort?

Following even basic screenings and operations, patients often must arrange for someone to deliver them home. For older people, it can be a tall order.

March 8, 2023

Kidnapping in Mexico Draws Attention to Medical Tourism

Here’s what experts say about the risks and promises of traveling abroad for cost-efficient care.

March 4, 2023

New Treatment Could Help Fix the Heart’s ‘Forgotten Valve’

Patients with leaking tricuspid valves in a research trial saw improvements with a procedure that does not require a risky open-heart surgery.

February 1, 2023

To Prevent Cancer, More Women Should Consider Removing Fallopian Tubes, Experts Say

A top research group is urging even women without genetic risks to have their fallopian tubes removed under certain circumstances.

December 7, 2022

Lasik Patients Should Be Warned of Complications, FDA Draft Says

Draft recommendations by the agency describe dry eyes, visual disturbances and other side effects of the procedure. Surgeons say the benefits are being ignored.