Tag: surgery
Animals
A Blind Seal in the UK Could Get The Chance to See For The First Time
A blind seal in Cornwall could get the chance to see for the first time, if his sanctuary can raise £15,600 for surgery.
The Cornish Seal Sanctuary in Gweek said the money would...
Health
Doctors Successfully Separate Twin Girls Conjoined at the Head in Complex Life-Saving Surgery
For nearly two years, Hiyab and Wuhbto could hear each other.
They just could not see each other.
The 2-year-old sisters were born in Ethiopia joined at the head, facing opposite directions, with an...
Health
Baby Becomes First in the World to Receive New “Super Elastic” Skull Treatment
A baby boy from Derbyshire has become the first patient in the world to receive a new treatment for a rare skull condition, and a year on, his family says he is...
Animals
Injured Trumpeter Swan Rescued by Kayaker After Emergency Beak Surgery, Reunites With Family
It started with one person spotting that something was badly wrong.
A woman identified as Shona saw an injured trumpeter swan and contacted the Toronto Wildlife Centre, according to a July 30 Instagram...
Science
Minimally Invasive Heart Bypass Surgery Matches Traditional Procedure, Speeds Recovery, Study Finds
A smaller cut, and the same result. A Canadian-led study says a minimally invasive form of heart bypass surgery is as safe as the standard operation, and patients recovered faster after the...
Health
Double Neural Bypass Surgery Helps Paralyzed Man Feed Himself and Pet His Dog Again
What started with a dive into a backyard pool has led Keith Thomas to a surgery that is helping him move and feel again.
Thomas, from Massapequa, was paralysed from the chest down...