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After a successful abdominal surgery, Pope Francis has been discharged from a hospital in Rome. His surgeon reports remarkable improvement.

In an event that has shocked the medical community, officials at the Mainz University Hospital in western Germany have apologised…

In a medical breakthrough, doctors in Boston have successfully performed pioneering in-utero brain surgery, treating a rare condition known as vein of Galen malformation (VOGM). This remarkable achievement marks the first instance of in-utero surgery being performed to treat this specific condition, shedding light on the potential of fetal surgeries to save lives and prevent postnatal complications.

Varicocele is a condition in which the veins in the scrotum become swollen and enlarged. It is a common cause of infertility in men, affecting approximately 15% of all men. In this article, we will discuss the causes, symptoms, and treatment of varicocele.

A legal dispute over the abortion drug mifepristone has captured public attention. The U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has put a lower court order imposing significant restrictions on the distribution of the medication on hold as the high court considers a request by the Biden administration to block the restrictions. Here is what you need to know about medical abortion and mifepristone.

Flatfoot can also occur as a result of other underlying medical conditions such as diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis. Read more

Minimally invasive surgical therapies (MIST) are emerging as treatment options for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Dr Lee Fang Jann, urologist, explains 3 MIST for BPH in a video interview.

Bariatric and metabolic surgeries are known as the best treatment for obesity. Dr Tan Chun Hai explains all that you need to know

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome affects 9% of women and 6% of men. The peak age range for the development of CTS is 45-60 years. Read more

Angina is chest discomfort or pain, usually symptomatic of underlying coronary heart disease (CHD). CHD is the blockage of blood…