Peoria, Ill.-based OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center has become the first hospital in Illinois to install the Medtronic Stealth AXiS surgical system, an AI-powered navigation platform for ...

When Paul McAfee, MD, plans a week of spine surgery, he does not do it at a console in the operating room. He does it on his phone. Every cut, every decompression, every screw trajectory, mapped from ...

Spine surgery has historically operated under two sets of economics: one determined by the care delivered and another by the ...

A 9-year-old Deer Park girl bravely recovers from major heart surgery, facing two cardiac emergencies. Her family finds hope ...

In tonight’s Avera Medical Minute, we introduce you to a local hunter who, thanks to a new surgery, is finally able to move ...

Open-heart surgery can lead to long-term side effects such as postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD), which can affect people months after surgery, but usually improves within a year. Some people ...

Steroids, specifically corticosteroids, work by reducing inflammation that puts pressure on nerves and causes back pain. They lower levels of prostaglandins and other chemicals involved in the ...

Following laser surgery (photocoagulation) to repair a retinal tear, a person can typically expect a brief recovery period with minimal discomfort. Temporary symptoms may include mild irritation and ...

If you plan to get surgery for your prostate cancer, there are a few things you can do to get ready ahead of time. As with any surgery, your well-being and safety are important. If you prepare for ...

Shortness of breath (dyspnea) is one of the most common side effects after open-heart surgery, often caused by mucus buildup, collapsed airways (atelectasis), or fluid between the lung layers (pleural ...

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. A strong back supports better ...