Surgery

• As Seen on Grey’s Anatomy – Waking Up During Surgery. Can It Happen To You?

  Uncategorized 07.02.2010 View Comments

  

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  On Thursday’s episode of Grey’s Anatomy, a patient woke up during her own surgery. She was able to smell her own flesh burning during the procedure (heat is used during surgery to burn down…[More]

  Tags: Danger-High, Grey's Anatomy, Surgery

• In The News – Pancreatic Cancer – The 4th Leading Cause of Death

  Pancreas 15.09.2009 View Comments

  

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  Yesterday actor Patrick Swayze, known for his performance in such films as "Dirty Dancing" and "Ghost", died of pancreatic cancer. What is this cancer, and how can you avoid this deadly condition?

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  Tags: Adults, Danger-High, Oncology, Surgery

• Diverticulitis – Or Why A Diet Rich in Fiber is Important For You

  Intestine 12.07.2009 View Comments

  

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  Danger level: High

  What is it?

  Diverticulitis is an inflammation of pouches (called diverticula) in the wall of your intestines.

  Who gets it?

  You are more likely to get diverticula (pouches in…[More]

  Tags: Adults, Danger-High, Surgery

• Acute Pancreatitis – A Dangerous Condition Which Can Be Caused by Drinking Alcohol

  Pancreas 03.07.2009 View Comments

  

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  Danger level: High

  What is it?

  Pancreatitis is a disease in which the pancreas gets inflamed.

  Who gets it?

  In the US, it happens to about 40 people out of 100,000 people. Over the world,…[More]

  Tags: Adults, Danger-High, Surgery

• Carcinoid Tumors – A Rare Tumor Often Not Found On Time

  Intestine 05.06.2009 View Comments

  

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  Danger level: High

  What is it?

  Carcinoid tumor is a type of slow-growing cancer which can grow in several places in the body. It usually forms in the intestines, but can also appear…[More]

  Tags: Adults, Danger-High, Oncology, Surgery

• Crohn’s Disease – Inflammation in The Intestines Which Can Influence Your Whole Life

  Intestine 10.05.2009 View Comments

  

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  Danger level: Medium

  What is it?

  Crohn’s disease is a condition in which there is a chronic inflammation in the intestines (you might also hear the name inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) when Crohn’s is…[More]

  Tags: Adults, Danger-Medium, Gastroenterology, Internal-Medicine, Surgery

• Appendicitis – A Small Part of The Intestine That Can Cause Big Trouble

  Intestine 25.04.2009 View Comments

  

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  Danger level: High

  What is it?

  Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix (a part of the intestine).

  Who gets it?

  In the US, appendicitis is the most common cause of abdominal…[More]

  Tags: Adults, Danger-High, Surgery

• Hernias – What Causes Them And How To Lower Your Chance of Getting One

  Intestine 11.04.2009 View Comments

  

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  Danger level: Medium

  What is it?

  A hernia occurs when an organ or fatty tissue squeeze through a weak spot in the body.

  Who gets it?

  Hernias can be of many types…[More]

  Tags: Adults, Danger-Medium, Surgery