New advice on the choice between open heart surgery and inserting a stent via a catheter after a heart attack is launched today. The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS) Guidelines on myocardial revascularization are published online in European Heart Journal. Coronary artery disease, also called ischaemic heart disease, […]
The FDA Just Issued a MAJOR Warning Against Vaginal Rejuvenation Procedures
If you spend enough time in certain corners of the beauty industry, you've probably heard the term "vaginal rejuvenation." The phrase has been used to refer to a procedure that "tightens" the inside and outside of the vagina, often using energy-based devices like lasers or radiofrequency. But medical professionals aren't so enthused about the idea of […]
Anesthesia, surgery linked to decline in memory and thinking
In adults over 70, exposure to general anesthesia and surgery is associated with a subtle decline in memory and thinking skills, according to new Mayo Clinic research. The study analyzed nearly 2,000 participants in the Mayo Clinic Study of Aging and found that exposure to anesthesia after age 70 was linked to long-term changes in […]
Yellow Wiggle Emma Watkins Pulls Out Of Tour Due To Chronic Endometriosis
Yellow Wiggle Emma Watkins has been scheduled to undergo surgery to treat her chronic endometriosis, and has pulled out of touring for the next several months. Endometriosis is a chronic condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows on other parts of the body. It can appear in many different places, including the ovaries, […]