Robotic surgery is reshaping modern medicine. A combination of robotics and advanced imaging technologies allows surgeons to ...

TAVR stands for transcatheter aortic valve replacement -- a life-changing, minimally-invasive heart procedure that helps patients feel better -- faster. Dr. Joseph Walsh, a Structural Heart ...

(WJAR) — November is Movember, a global movement where men grow a mustache to raise awareness about men's health issues. One of the biggest concerns is something known as benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is among the most common lung diseases in the world. According to the World Health Organization, the lung disease is the fourth leading cause of death ...

A new wave of innovation may reshape how clinicians approach some of the most persistent challenges in patient care. Non-invasive neuromodulation, a technique that uses gentle electrical stimulation ...

For years, uterine fibroids — common, non-cancerous growths that develop in or around the uterus — ruled Tierra Sydnor's life. Fibroids often don't cause any symptoms — but when they do, they can be ...

Minimally invasive medtech includes cutting-edge products such as surgical robotics systems, miniaturized implants and catheters designed to treat a condition with less trauma to the patient and/or ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — A new type of brain procedure is now available in Michigan that does not require any incisions. Jayne Dusendang, a former nurse from Forest Hills, is one of the first patients to ...

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 ...

Americans continue to invest in their aesthetic health. A new report from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) shows steady growth in cosmetic procedures last year, particularly in body ...

Beccy holds a PhD in Biological Science, a Master’s in Molecular Biology of Parasites and Disease Vectors, and a Bachelor’s in Human Biology and Forensic Science. Beccy holds a PhD in Biological ...

Objective: To evaluate the performance and screening value of noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) in low-risk pregnancies. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 60193 low-risk pregnancies ...