surgeons
Coverage of surgeons in the Nexus archive.
- Surgeons face higher infertility rates. UC may make it even harder to have babies
Female surgeons face higher infertility rates as an occupational risk. A dispute over who should cover the costs of infertility treatments is emerging at UC hospitals.
- 25 careers and what they actually pay at every level
The article outlines salary progression for 25 careers, including software engineers and surgeons, using U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data to detail earnings at each career stage.
- Top Pro Athletes Credit a Tiny New Scope for Their Faster Recoveries
Top pro athletes and their surgeons credit a modern version of an old tool with significantly reducing recovery times for certain injuries. Leading doctors believe this advancement marks the beginning of broader applications in medical treatments. A Cy Young Award winner, Tarik, is among those benefiting from this technology.
- Temple study finds adults who got gender-affirming surgeries happy with results, not the process
A Temple University study found that 18 transgender or nonbinary adults who underwent gender-affirming surgeries were satisfied with the outcomes but reported dissatisfaction with the process due to barriers like expenses, paperwork, and lack of surgeon empathy. Participants felt stripped of control and experienced fear and frustration during the pre-surgery process.
- Surgeons use new AI tool during live operation in UK-first
Surgeons in the UK used a new AI tool during a live bowel resection surgery for the first time. The AI displayed an overlay of the patient's anatomy, including nerves and connective tissue.
- Surgeons in imperial China used anaesthetics — in careful doses
Surgeons in imperial China used anaesthetics in measured doses, as evidenced by traces of liquid medication on surgical tools like tweezers and scissors. The discovery, published in Nature, indicates historical use of topical anesthetics during procedures.
- 'I could feel hands rummaging in my abdomen and realised I was still being operated on. I tried to cry out, but couldn't': Why the nightmare of waking mid-procedure is more common than doctors ever tell you
A patient recounts experiencing wakefulness during surgery, describing physical sensations and inability to communicate, highlighting the underreported issue of anesthesia awareness. The article suggests this phenomenon occurs more frequently than disclosed by medical professionals.
- Incredible new 'undetectable' boob job: Surgeons have perfected novel procedure with almost NO downtime or scarring… here's what every woman should know
A novel breast augmentation procedure with minimal downtime and scarring has been developed by surgeons. The technique is marketed as 'undetectable' and offers significant advantages over traditional methods.
- Could weight-loss jabs be behind rising gallbladder removals?
There was a 15% annual increase in gallbladder removal operations last year, prompting surgeons to call for more research into the possible link with weight-loss jabs. The rise in operations has raised concerns among medical professionals. Further investigation is needed to determine the cause of this increase.