Articles for Tag: "surgery"

Surgeon inspires with kindness, understanding and hope 
Surgeon inspires with kindness, understanding and hope
  • February 24, 2022
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Being in a specialty where only 2% of surgeons are Black women, Dr. Burnetta Herron’s patients see her as an inspiration to their daughters and granddaughters.
‘You’re the surgeon?’ A Black doctor shares her experiences 
‘You’re the surgeon?’ A Black doctor shares her experiences
  • February 9, 2022
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A general surgeon shares her passion, addressing health inequalities and celebrating Black History Month.
Two hospitals turned him down, but there was another way 
Two hospitals turned him down, but there was another way
  • March 24, 2021
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A cardiothoracic surgeon was able to save this patient’s lung when others told him it needed to go.
Could this procedure replace open heart surgery? 
Could this procedure replace open heart surgery?
  • October 10, 2019
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The FDA recently expanded access to the revolutionary practice.
Christie Brinkley had surgery after breaking her wrist. Is that always needed for a broken bone?  Featured
Christie Brinkley had surgery after breaking her wrist. Is that always needed for a broken bone?
  • September 23, 2019
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An orthopedic surgeon weighs in on when surgery is needed for this type of injury.
What you need to know about pancreatic cancer after Alex Trebek’s diagnosis  Featured
What you need to know about pancreatic cancer after Alex Trebek’s diagnosis
  • March 7, 2019
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The famous quiz show host made his announcement on Wednesday.
Inside John McCain’s brain cancer fight  Featured
Inside John McCain’s brain cancer fight
  • July 24, 2017
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Learn more about this type of tumor.