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Plastic surgery is usually an elective procedure that patients undergo to enhance physical appearance. Liposuction, breast augmentation, lip plumping and butt lifts are meant to enhance the outward appearance of people who are looking for positive changes; these individuals may associate satisfaction, better social...
Women considering breast implants should be aware of serious complications as recent studies have reported higher rates of autoimmune diseases in women, among other conditions. Safety measures are being put into effect so that women are aware of potential health complications before undergoing surgery...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released warnings about the risk of infection associated with duodenoscopes. Duodenoscopes are long fiber-optic cameras that are inserted through the mouth to examine a patient’s duodenum, the top of the small intestine. Though they are designed to...
An episiotomy is a cut made to the vagina during childbirth, often causing birth injuries. The practice has a long history and was thought to aid in delivery by widening the opening for the baby’s head, but studies have proven that episiotomies are dangerous...
Patients who suffer an injury or illness as a result of substandard medical care may be eligible for compensation. It can be difficult to know where to start, especially as they try to continue their recovery. The Edwardsville medical malpractice lawyers are here to...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is taking a closer look at reports of health problems linked to breast implants. Doctors and manufacturers have been dismissing these reports for years, but the number of claims of injury or illness has reached a tipping...
The digitization of medical records was supposed to reduce medical errors, save money, and provide patients with a way to have quick and easy access to their medical histories. Yet, 10 years after its implementation, the system has not produced the intended positive effects....