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Miguel Figueroa

On the editorial team at Biology Insights, Miguel Figueroa is a staff writer covering surgical preparation and recovery. Based in Jackson, Wyoming, he previously reported on local healthcare news and edited educational materials for a hospital system. Figueroa studied communication at Rowan University.

Is It Normal to Have Stomach Pain After Surgery?Procedures
Is Smoking Bad After Surgery? What the Science Says Safety
Who Performs a Thyroidectomy? Types of Surgeons Healthcare
What Are the Best Liquids to Drink After Surgery?Nutrition
What Does Post-Op Mean for Your Surgery Recovery?Procedures
Are Surgical Clips Left in After Surgery?Procedures
How Long Should an IV Stay In?Procedures
Is Shoulder Surgery Dangerous? Risks and Complications Procedures
What Is a Bowel Resection? Reasons, Surgery, Recovery Procedures
Can You Swim With a Portacath?Procedures
What Is Resection Surgery and When Is It Needed?Procedures
Wound Care After Your Surgical Staples Are Removed Procedures
How Long Do You Stay in the Hospital After Surgery?Healthcare
What Is a Hernia Doctor Called?Healthcare
How Long Does Local Anesthetic Take to Wear Off?Drugs
How Long Will I Be Off Work After a Hernia Operation?Procedures
Life Expectancy After Liver Resection: What to Expect Procedures
What Type of Doctor Treats Inguinal Hernias?Healthcare
How Long to Wear Leg Pumps After Surgery?Procedures
What to Know About Vascular Graft Surgery Procedures
What Does an Anterior Hip Replacement Scar Look Like?Procedures
What to Expect After JP Drain Removal Procedures
Is Liver Surgery Dangerous? Risks and What to Expect Procedures
What Are Hernia Mesh Made Of? Materials Explained Procedures
How Soon Can You Use Scar Cream After Surgery?Skin & Hair
Can You Walk After a Skin Graft on Your Leg?Skin & Hair
How to Pee Laying Down in a Hospital Gut & Kidney
How Long Should a Skin Graft Be Covered?Procedures
How to Tell If Your Implant Is Leaking Procedures
How Long Is Recovery After Spinal Cord Stimulator Surgery?Procedures