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A London surgeon successfully removed a patient's prostate cancer while controlling a robot from 1,500 miles away in Gibraltar. The breakthrough surgery means patients could soon receive specialized care without leaving their local hospitals.
A 62-year-old woman from Haryana who spent three years crawling because her knees were permanently bent has regained the ability to walk independently after groundbreaking robotic knee surgery. Her story shows how advanced technology is making once-impossible surgeries possible for patients other hospitals turned away.
Las Vegas Raiders star Maxx Crosby is embracing staying home after a blockbuster trade to Baltimore collapsed over medical concerns. The defensive end, recovering ahead of schedule from knee surgery, posted a defiant message declaring his commitment to the Silver and Black.
A neurosurgeon's operating room frustration just sparked a breakthrough device that could make delicate brain procedures safer and faster. The DBS Lead Lock, born from real surgical challenges, is already in prototype testing.
A Swedish company just released a training tool that could cut diagnosis time for endometriosis, a painful condition that affects 10% of people with uteruses and often takes years to identify. The simulator teaches doctors to recognize deep endometriosis using ultrasound instead of surgery.
Seven mothers in Kuje, Nigeria received free surgery and financial support as part of International Women's Day celebrations. The program also provided food, cash, and baby kits to families facing medical hardships.
Thousands living with stubborn elbow, knee, or hip pain that won't quit now have a new option that doesn't require major surgery. A Florida doctor is using an innovative procedure to remove damaged tissue through a tiny incision, helping patients return to their active lives.
Aga Khan University in Kenya just earned the region's first international accreditation for surgical training, a breakthrough for a country with only one surgeon per 100,000 people. The program addresses a crisis that leaves millions without access to safe, timely surgery.
A groundbreaking trial combined fetal surgery with stem cells to treat spina bifida before birth, and four-year-old Tobi can now walk. The safe results are opening doors for more families facing this once-devastating diagnosis.
Paralympic gold medalist Fiona Howard set three world records in three days on a horse she'd never competed with before, just weeks after spending seven weeks in the hospital recovering from kidney surgery. The para dressage rider's incredible comeback shows what's possible when determination meets trust.
Scientists created robotic fingers so gentle they can grip a raspberry or potato chip without crushing it. The breakthrough could transform everything from grocery handling to surgery.
Christian Brown made it to Hollywood Week just days after his son was born, but when baby Isaiah needed heart surgery, the choice was easy. The Kentucky singer is trading stadium dreams for lullabies while his newborn recovers.
Former US Open champion Gary Woodland is breaking his silence about living with PTSD following emergency brain surgery in 2023, refusing to "waste energy hiding" his mental health struggles anymore. His courage is helping others feel less alone in their battles.
Former U.S. Open champion Gary Woodland is opening up about his battle with PTSD following life-saving brain surgery, choosing courage over hiding. His honesty is helping break the stigma around mental health in professional sports.
Scientists created microscopic robots smaller than a hair that swim through the body to kill tumors without surgery. These biodegradable "TriMag" robots could make cancer treatment, brain surgery, and eye procedures safer and less painful.
When a doctor warned 56-year-old Sushila Thapa she'd need knee replacement surgery, she laced up running shoes instead. Today, she and her husband Tara run daily marathons, proving it's never too late to reclaim your health.
A Kenyan breast cancer survivor is teaching other women to knit affordable breast prostheses that cost just $10, compared to $60 for silicone versions. Mary Mwangi's New Dawn Cancer Warriors group has sold over 500 pieces in three years, restoring dignity for survivors who can't afford reconstructive surgery.
A wild bobcat hit by a car is making a fierce recovery at a Pennsylvania wildlife center, thanks to emergency surgery and donations pouring in from across the country. Her return to aggressive, territorial behavior is exactly what rescuers hoped to see.
When Dr. Amy Beethe found 4-year-old True sitting alone before heart surgery, she knew she had to act. Within months, she adopted him and helped place all five of his siblings in loving homes within her extended family.
A wild bobcat dragged by a car with two broken legs is defying odds after a four-hour surgery. Six strangers came together on a Sunday to give this wild hunter a second chance at life.
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