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  1. Nerve Transfer Surgery to Restore Muscle and Sensation

    Discover how rerouting healthy nerves can restore lost muscle function and sensation, a process combining a unique surgical technique with brain retraining.

    By Pablo Herrera
  2. What Is Overdrive Pacing and How Does It Work?

    Explore the science of overdrive pacing, a therapy that uses controlled electrical pulses to gently guide the heart out of a fast rhythm and restore its natural beat.

    By Nikhil Sandhu
  3. What Is Pipeline Embolization for Brain Aneurysms?

    Explore how a minimally invasive device treats complex brain aneurysms by altering blood flow, which promotes healing and allows the aneurysm to shrink over time.

    By Pablo Herrera
  4. Side Effects of Manual Evacuation: Risks & What to Know

    Understand the health considerations of manual evacuation, from expected discomfort to rarer, more significant risks, for informed patient awareness.

    By Mary Petersen
  5. What Is Penetrating Keratoplasty Surgery?

    Learn how a full-thickness corneal transplant replaces damaged tissue to restore vision, covering the complete patient journey from surgery to long-term healing.

    By Nicole Moore
  6. Apicectomy: Procedure, Recovery, and Success Rates

    Discover how an apicectomy, or root-end surgery, resolves persistent infection to save a natural tooth when a standard root canal is not sufficient.

    By Elena Aguilar
  7. Prolactinoma Surgery: When It’s Needed & What to Expect

    Gain a clear understanding of surgical treatment for a prolactinoma, from the reasons it is recommended to the realities of the procedure and recovery.

    By Darlene Watson
  8. Donor Lymphocyte Infusion: Purpose, Process, and Risks

    Learn how donor lymphocyte infusion uses a donor’s immune system to fight cancer relapse, a therapy that carefully balances powerful benefits with potential risks.

    By Linnea Aziz
  9. What Is a Bioprinter and How Does It Work?

    Understand the methodical process of bioprinting, where digital models guide the precise layering of cells and biomaterials to form functional tissue constructs.

    By Hye-jin Yoon
  10. What Is a Perfusion Machine and How Does It Work?

    Explore the medical technology that mimics the body’s circulatory functions, enabling complex surgeries and improving the viability of organs for transplant.

    By Jennifer Yang
  11. Inhalation Sedation: What It Is and What to Expect

    Discover how inhalation sedation provides a state of conscious relaxation during procedures, allowing for a comfortable experience and a rapid return to your day.

    By Jennifer Yang
  12. Gelfoam Embolization: The Procedure, Uses, and Recovery

    Understand Gelfoam embolization, a minimally invasive technique that uses a temporary, absorbable sponge to precisely control bleeding and aid the body’s healing.

    By Gavin Li
  13. Vision Before and After a YAG Capsulotomy

    Learn about the common reasons for vision clouding after cataract surgery and the simple, in-office laser procedure used to restore long-term clarity.

    By Sofia Nyberg
  14. A Steroid Injection for Plantar Fasciitis: What to Know

    A balanced look at steroid injections for plantar fasciitis, examining how they provide relief and the important considerations for your foot’s long-term health.

    By Oksana Lucas