He went in for what he thought was a low-risk biopsy, of a tumor near his brain. But the procedure didn't go smoothly.

A doctor reviews well-known celebrity plastic surgery cases, discussing the procedures, outcomes, and potential complications ...

A Connecticut community is rallying around the family of a Connecticut elementary school student who died suddenly after ...

The Chicago Cubs have honored one of the most recognizable faces in franchise history, who cemented a lasting legacy.

An estimated 4 million children undergo surgical procedures in hospitals across the United States each year. Although postoperative complications, such as infections, can pose significant health risks ...

Despite having no greater chance of developing problems after high risk cardiovascular surgery, women are more likely than men to die from postoperative complications, a University of Michigan-led ...

Exercising prior to surgery could slash the risk of complications by half, according to new analysis. And combining increased activity with a better diet and psychological support could reduce risks ...

A recent FDA draft recommends that patients be better warned of potential complications ahead of undergoing LASIK surgery. LASIK is an elective procedure that corrects people’s vision, allowing them ...

Surgery is considered when medications aren’t enough to treat glaucoma. Surgical options include trabeculectomy, tube shunt implantation, MIGS, and cyclophotocoagulation, each of which aims to lower ...

Complications may arise after ankle surgery that may prolong the healing process. Some experience nerve damage or other effects. Ankle surgery is a type of treatment that doctors may recommend if you ...

The procedure, the surgeon explained, was relatively low risk. It was sensitive — any procedure that goes through the nose ...