Sunburns and aging skin are obvious effects of exposure to harmful UV rays, tobacco smoke and other carcinogens. But the ...

Whether a midline or transverse incision is used in abdominal surgery depends mainly on the disease, anatomy and potential effects on wound healing, pain and postoperative complications.

The best treatment for any abscess or collection of pus is to drain the same with a liberal incision with dependent drainage. Once an abscess reaches the stage of collection of purulent material ...

Most often the point where it fluctuates the most may be utilised. The length of the incision will depend upon the width and depth of the abscess. Generally, incision is made through most of the ...

C-section recovery isn't easy, but there are many milestones to look forward to – from taking a shower to getting back to all ...

TAVR stands for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement. The heart has four valves that makes sure the blood goes in the right ...

A new study offers insights into a puzzling piece of the geological history of the Grand Canyon and surrounding regions.

Microincision cataract surgery (MICS) is an approach to cataract surgery through incision less than 1.8 mm with the purpose of reducing surgical invasiveness, improving at the same time surgical ...