A five-year-old girl, who had a life threatening heart condition has made a full recovery, thanks to an innovative technique used by a surgeon in the United States. In March, Mia Gonzalez was given just days to live. She had a rare heart malformation, known…

Any kind of surgery can be frightening. You will likely be given a general anesthetic that will put you to sleep. Depending on the kind of surgery that you have, there could be risks involved with the procedure. However, there are a few ways that…

A British medical team has developed an operation that some say may be a cure for age-related blindness, it was revealed Tuesday. Sky News reported that a team of doctors at London’s Moorfields Hospital transplanted embryonic stem cells that had been developed into retinal pigment…

Playing sports is undoubtedly one of the most enjoyable parts of being a child. Not only are they great fun, but they also encourage the development of several crucial skills. As a parent, you should always embrace their passion for sport with open arms.  …

NHS patients in Kent could soon be travelling to France for surgery under a new deal being finalised.Centre Hospitalier de Calais has bid to provide services to patients in the county, NHS commissioners said. South Kent Coast Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) said the “finer details”…

Surgeons in London have used lasers to diagnose abnormal tissue during an operation to remove a brain tumour for the first time in Europe. The non-invasive technique measures light reflected off tissue to determine whether it is cancerous or healthy. The patient, Reuben Hill, 22,…

A Slovenian opera singer undergoing surgery for a brain tumor remained awake so doctors could ensure he would maintain his ability to sing, Metro.co.uk reported. As doctors worked on Ambroz Bajec-Lapajn’s exposed brain on June 13, 2014, they encouraged him to talk and sing. A…

Kent Stephenson, of Mount Pleasant, Texas, was a competitive motocross racer until one day in June 2009, when the motor on his bike locked up while going off the face of an 80-foot tabletop jump. A cascade of flips, twists and bends prefaced the spinal cord…