Laser eye surgery uses a laser to change the shape of the cornea and improve vision. LASIK is the most popular form of laser eye surgery, but it may not be suitable for everyone. PRK uses a laser to ...

To determine whether myringotomy suffices to maintain a tympanic membrane perforation (TMP) or if a tympanostomy tube is required throughout a course of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). Bilateral ...

Heart ablation is used when medicines don't work well for irregular heart rhythms. After heart ablation, avoid activities like lifting heavy objects or driving. It will help you to heal. It's ...

After Esteras v. United States, federal judges can no longer revoke supervised release as retribution for a defendant’s underlying conviction. However, the Court declined to address whether judges can ...

[This is Part 2 of the post, “Any Medical Procedure Can Traumatize Your Child.”] As covered in Part 1, any medical procedure runs the risk of becoming traumatic based on a child’s emotional experience ...

Orthognathic surgery is a procedure that lines up your upper and lower jaw. It’s also called corrective jaw surgery. It’s a complex surgery and recovery can be long, but getting it can help you sleep ...

Teenagers and young adults are increasingly suffering knee injuries, often causing damage to the cartilage. But there's a less invasive procedure called MACI Arthro that's now being used to repair ...

Suchandrima Bhowmik has written over 300 articles on various health conditions, medical news, and recent breakthroughs. Her work appears in several publications, including Medical News Today, ...

HSS is the #1 orthopedic hospital in the U.S. and a national leader in rheumatology. This content was created by our physicians and experts. By Edward S. Yoon, MD Basivertebral nerve ablation is a ...