Uganda enacts law to stop stealing of human organs
The health minister said women have been reportedly duped into unnecessary surgeries.
Wed May 31 2023
With over 60,000 backlogged surgeries, blood donations are more crucial than ever
Its very important to have a consistent supply of safe blood so we can try to cater to patients requirements in the hospital.
Wed Jun 15 2022
Tennis: Just a matter of time before I break through, says Murray
Three-time Grand Slam champion Murray, who had hip surgeries in 2018 and 2019, is currently ranked 156th.
Thu Oct 28 2021
McSurgery: An Indian hospital restoring eyesight to millions
The network of hospitals of the Aravind Eye Care System performs around 500,000 surgeries a year many for free.
Sat Oct 16 2021
Federer says he can't even think of winning French Open
It was Federer's first match since his comeback in Doha in March after sitting out over a year due to two knee surgeries.
Wed May 19 2021
For Los Angeles-area ambulance crews, the COVID-19 calls never stop
California hospitals have grown so full of COVID-19 patients that state officials ordered hospitals to delay non-life-threatening surgeries.
Sat Jan 16 2021
'Black Panther' star Chadwick Boseman dies of cancer at 43
Boseman was diagnosed with colon cancer four years ago, his family said in a statement.
Sat Aug 29 2020
HSB reduces non-urgent surgeries, priority to COVID-19 cases
The management of emergency cases at the hospital is as usual while appointments at the specialist clinics will be re-scheduled.
Sat Aug 08 2020
What you need to know about those new, deadly heart-surgery infections
Answers to patients' questions about the risk of infection from open-chest bypass surgeries.
Thu Oct 27 2016
Sex-change surgery: India's new line in budget medical tourism
It seems that now, India is the 'new Thailand' for sex-change surgeries.
Sun May 08 2016
Private hospitals can do transplant surgery - Dr Subramaniam
As long as the hospitals have people with adequate qualification, accreditation and supporting team to do the surgeries effectively.
Sat Oct 17 2015
The Angelina Jolie effect: When a sex symbol removes her ovaries to prevent cancer, women more likely to follow
Doctors say Jolie's essay will likely drive more women to consider genetic testing and, perhaps, elective surgeries that research shows can drastically reduce the risk of cancer.
Wed Mar 25 2015
India police detain sterilisation surgeon after 13 women die
R.K Gupta was detained for questioning amid mounting anger over the surgeries conducted at a health camp on the weekend.
Thu Nov 13 2014
Self-powered cardiac pacemaker could spare seniors additional surgeries
A new cardiac pacemaker has been developed which harvests electrical energy from the patient's body movements instead of batteries.
Tue Jun 24 2014