“Bariatric Surgery: Know All About Promising Weight Loss Surgery”
Table of contents- Introduction What does bariatric surgery mean? When is this surgery recommended? Types of bariatric surgery...
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Betty Wichman MS, BSN, RN
- Aug 20
- 4 min
Will my baby be born by Cesarean section?
NOTE FOR REVIEW AND RESUBMISSION: Please include a cover image Please carefully label your sources section Optional: Try to lengthen your...
Ezra Zelez
- May 6
- 2 min
Intubation: Do the Risks Outweigh the Benefits?
Intubation is a common procedure in hospitals, approximately 13 - 20 million people get intubated each year in the United States. The...
marcielyons14
- May 4
- 3 min
Understanding the Difference- Nasal Surgery: Rhinoplasty, Septoplasty, and Nasal Turbinate Reduction
By Marcie Lyons MS, RN, CNOR Having trouble breathing through your nose? There could be many reasons for this, from facial trauma with...
beccaisaacson10
- Apr 27
- 4 min
Preparing for Surgery: What You Need to Know
Preparing for surgery is a crucial step toward a positive recovery experience, whether it's your first or tenth procedure. From minimally...
nursejillllc
- Mar 23
- 5 min
I'll Be Asleep, Right?!
The second installment in our Navigating Surgery series. Check out the first installment: They're going to cut me?! Now that you have had...
Martin Grim
- Mar 22
- 3 min
The Three Amigos of Wound Healing: Vitamin C, Vitamin D, and Zinc
Martin Grim, LVN March 18, 2023 There are several important factors that affect the overall health of wounds and the rate of healing....
Haneen Awada
- Mar 9
- 3 min
Improvements in Brain and Spinal Surgical Methods
The field of neurosurgery has seen significant changes in the last few years due to amazing progress made in surgical methods. From the...
Gianna Chandler
- Mar 8
- 3 min
What is Lymphedema?
Pictured: An edematous leg with erysipelas, a dermal skin infection. Lymphatic disruption is a major risk factor for this infection....
Dr Olasunkanmi Onifade
- Mar 1
- 2 min
Mind the Gap: The Burden of Orofacial Clefts
Orofacial clefts are congenital defects affecting thousands of children globally. It is estimated that 1 in 700 babies is born with...
Rachael Ng
- Feb 10
- 3 min
The Overlooked Colon Cancer
Introduction Colorectal cancer is not talked about enough and yet, it’s so commonly found in the human population today. According to...
andrew0326lee
- Feb 6
- 3 min
Artificial Angels: A Glance Into Robotic-Assisted Surgery
With the modern world advancing in multiple fields of healthcare, one prominent feature that we see is shifts in the way surgery is now...
nursejillllc
- Dec 21, 2023
- 4 min
They're going to cut me?!
So you’ve been told you need surgery. Now what? Here is a general overview of the first step of surgery: the consent. There are questions...
Vikramaditya Rai
- Dec 4, 2023
- 3 min
Knee Osteoarthritis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Arthritis is inflammation of a joint. The knee can be divided into three compartments: medial (inside), lateral (outside) and...
Sirisha Emani
- Nov 1, 2023
- 3 min
"The Evolution and Promise of Robotic Surgery: A Journey through Past, Present, and Future"
Abstract: Robotic surgery has come a long way since its inception in the early 2000s, evolving from a promising innovation to a pivotal...
Gianna Chandler
- Oct 31, 2023
- 4 min
Why Does Diabetes Lead to Limb Amputations?
Image Credit: https://pixabay.com/photos/foot-care-podiatry-treatment-feet-3557103/ The International Diabetes Federation estimated...
Jacob Quin
- Oct 4, 2023
- 6 min
Do We (K)need Surgery? How the CBLO Corrects Cruciate Ligament Deficiency in the Stifle
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructive surgery is one of the most common types of orthopedic surgery in humans, with an...
Merelin B
- Oct 2, 2023
- 2 min
Diverticular Disease: Diverticulosis & Diverticulitis
Diverticula are small pouches that bulge outwardly inside the colon/ digestive tract. The presence of diverticula is called Diverticulosis.
Gianna Chandler
- Sep 30, 2023
- 2 min
For Wound Healing, “Moisture Balance” is the Name of the Game
Upon suffering a minor injury, you might have been told to let your open wound “breathe” or “air out.” However, wound healing science...
Adhrith Vutukuri
- Sep 22, 2023
- 2 min
Why One Kidney Transplant Might Change the World
Introduction In the United States, the demand for critical kidney transplants has reached an unprecedented level and is expected to...
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