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Aug 29, 2008 -
Dara Torres left Beijing with her three silver medals in tow, and went almost straight to the operating room. This means the 41-year-old comeback kid mama — and hot mama at that — was swimming in pain. I couldn't tell, could you?
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Aug 13, 2008 -
I'll admit that I'm a huge fan of doctor shows like Grey's Anatomy and House — not that I think they're entirely accurate. I am intrigued by the diseases and entertained that the doctors can perform miraculous operations to make people healthy in just 60 minutes. Luckily, I haven't had to spend much time in hospitals, and the only surgery I've had was pretty minor.
- 41 Comments
Jan 18, 2008 -
Let's just hope that if you ever need surgery, your MD is an avid gamer! USA Today is reporting on a study performed by the Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center in Phoenix, which found that surgical residents who got their game on for an hour before diving into virtual surgery scored 48 percent higher on tool control and performance. This isn't the first time we've heard of hospitals incorporating the Wii into their practices: Rehab and physical therapy physicians have already been successfully using the Wii to remedy movement and balance issues.
- 3 Comments
Oct 16, 2007 -
Although there is some debate as to whether or not the G-spot really exists, I'm a firm believer it does, and so is Dr. Matlock, a plastic surgeon known for his appearances on Dr. 90210.
- 53 Comments
May 08, 2007 -
Like strip clubs themselves, this commercial doesn't leave much to the imagination. It lives up to its low-budget potential, though, and even adds a few misogynistic touches for good measure. Warning: you'll need a prescription for nausea after this one, folks.
- 12 Comments
Jan 16, 2007 -
A New York hospital is taking steps to offer the first uterus transplant in the U.S. This is an amazing and radical surgery that may allow women whose wombs were removed to still bear children.
The wombs would come from women who passed away, just as most organ transplants do.
- 3 Comments
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Nov 11, 2009 -
It's hard to believe that although women have enough to worry about, some of them worry about having perfect-looking genitals. "Designer vagina" surgery such as labioplasty is still on the rise. A procedure like labioplasty, which starts at $5,000, involves trimming back what might be perceived as a protruding labia.
- 28 Comments
Nov 09, 2009 -
According to Christian Louboutin, Barbie has cankles — but she's not the only one who needs a makeover to fit her stilettos. Apparently, donning perfectly crafted sky-high heels means women need perfectly re-crafted feet to match. In fact, even while most cosmetic procedures are on the decline — thanks to the recession — podiatrists report that the demand for cosmetic foot surgery is on the rise.
- 18 Comments
Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
- Alternative Names
- Definition
- Description
- Indications
- Risks
- Expectations after surgery
- Recovery
- References
Illustrations
Roux-en-Y stomach surgery for weight loss
Adjustable gastric banding
Vertical banded gastroplasty
Biliopancreatic diversion (BPD)
Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch
Dumping syndrome
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Alternative Names
Bariatric surgery - gastric bypass; Roux-en-Y gastric bypass; Gastric bypass; Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding; LAGB; Vertical banded gastroplasty
Definition
Weight-loss surgeries are procedures that can be used to cause significant weight loss if you are very obese.
Description
Weight-loss surgeries lower the body's intake of calories, which help you lose weight. Calorie reduction occurs in two ways:
- After the surgery, your stomach is smaller.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
- Definition
- Alternative Names
- Description
- Indications
- Risks
- Expectations after surgery
- Convalescence
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Illustrations
Heart, front view
Posterior heart arteries
Anterior heart arteries
Atherosclerosis
Heart bypass surgery - series
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
Heart bypass surgery is performed to route blood flow around clogged arteries supplying the heart.
Alternative Names
Bypass surgery - heart; CABG; Coronary artery bypass graft
Description
Coronary arteries are the small blood vessels that supply the heart muscle with oxygen and nutrients. Fat and cholesterol can build up inside these small arteries.
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