Plastic surgery is one of the most misunderstood surgical specialties. Here are some common myths and misconceptions: Plastic surgery is always elective rather than medically necessary Most insurance...
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After Michael, a 22-year-old nursing student, had a minor seizure, a CT scan revealed a tiny spot on his brain. The neurosurgeon on call recommended surgery, saying it would be...
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More than 250,000 people across the United States die each year from medical mistakes. Medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States, behind heart disease...
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It doesn’t matter if you are careful, athletic, careless or sedentary. If you live long enough, the cartilage between your joints is going to deteriorate to the point where movement...
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