Surgeries

IV Fluid Shortage

Philly-area hospitals are closely monitoring IV fluid supplies as the nationwide shortage wears on

After years of digestive issues, atypical surgery offers Swarthmore woman relief

Akia McDowell Achalasia

Pennsylvania hospitals may postpone elective surgeries to meet surging COVID-19 admissions

PA hospitals COVID-19

Excessive, high-dose opioids commonly prescribed after knee surgery, Penn study finds

Penn Knees Opioids

Some elective surgeries, invasive procedures now allowed to resume as New Jersey hospitals empty

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Musician plays violin while undergoing brain surgery at King's College Hospital

Brain tumor craniotomy violinist

Pennsylvania hospitals cancel surgeries over surgical gown recall

Allegheny Health Gowns

Brain surgery patient grateful to now live as a 'stereotypical' young adult

Penn Medicine Brain Surgery AVM 2

In Honduras, Jefferson Health surgeon finds patients' determination 'astounding'

Honduras Medical Mission Trip 1

Formerly conjoined twins, separated with rare procedure, going home from CHOP

Conjoined Twins

Why one California county went surgery shopping

Woman hopes gender-reassignment struggle can guide others

Dee Weitzer

Penn surgeon develops procedure to help address physical, emotional scars of female genital mutilation

Philly hospital launches gender reassignment surgery program

Transgender Pride Flag

6ABC anchor Jim Gardner on leave due to medical procedure

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Three hospitals hope to spark a reduction in surgeries by inexperienced doctors

New prosthetic hand allows patient to 'feel' sensations

Holding Hands

Teens are increasingly undergoing cosmetic surgery

Dementia Risk Factors

Many people fear developing dementia, but there are ways to reduce the risk

Winter Sickness Colds

Why winter makes you more vulnerable to colds – a public health nurse explains the science behind...

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The role of friends and peers in preventing impaired driving

Drug Overdose Deaths

The drop in overdose deaths may be the result of more veterinary tranquilizers – and less fentanyl...

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Choosing safe toys: Tips for parents and caregivers

Sell By Date

'Sell by,' 'best by' and 'use by' dates can be confusing; here's how to make sense of them

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