Introduction For patients diagnosed with lumbar disc herniation who have not responded to conservative treatments, surgical decompression is often the recommended course of action.1 The posterior decompression approach is a commonly employed method for lumbar surgeries.2 Lumbar procedures typically have extended durations, necessitating the patient’s back soft tissues to endure prolonged traction in the prone […]

Highly Specialised Paediatric Respiratory Physiotherapist Band 7, 1.0WTE (Flexible work will be considered) Fixed Term Contract – 1 year Barts Health NHS Trust has a vision to be a high performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. An […]

Breathe in. Breathe out. Most people don’t give it a second thought. But if you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), breathing difficulties are a part of life. And a flare-up of symptoms (known as exacerbation) might send you to the hospital. “Preventing exacerbations is an essential part of treatment,” says pulmonologist Uddalak Majumdar, MD. […]

In October 2023, the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) honored Carolyn Rochester, MD, FCCP, professor of medicine, with the prestigious Thomas L. Petty Distinguished Pulmonary Scholar Award. The award is presented to an individual “who has made significant advances in the field of pulmonary rehabilitation through research and scholarly contributions and has […]

Medway Hospitals presently operates eight hospitals, offers comprehensive tertiary care services encompassing Critical Care, Orthopaedics, Neurology, Nephrology, Neurosurgery, Organ Transplantation, Pulmonology, Urology, and more Medway Hospitals, a hospital chain in Tamil Nadu and Seemandhra has successfully raised USD 5 million in its first round of institutional equity funding, the hospital informed in its recent press […]

A persistent cough can be frustrating and worrisome. Coughing serves an important function to help clear your throat and airway of irritants, mucus and foreign particles. Understanding what type of cough you have can help determine possible causes and treatment options. Types of Coughs: Dry cough means you’re coughing but no mucus or congestion is […]

Medway Hospitals has secured $5 million in the first round of institutional equity funding led by Kyra Ventures and attended by family offices, said the Chennai-based group on Thursday. Medway Hospitals operates eight multi-multispeciality hospitals in Tamil Nadu and Seemandhra, providing services in critical care, orthopaedics, neurology, nephrology, neurosurgery, organ transplantation, pulmonology and […]

Medway Hospitals has secured its first round of institutional equity funding amounting to $5 million. This round was led by Kyra Ventures, and it also saw participation from family offices. Medway Hospitals is a fast-growing chain of multi-speciality hospitals currently operating 8 hospitals in Tamil Nadu and Seemandhra. Its tertiary care services include Critical Care, Orthopaedics, […]

Cystic fibrosis can lead to various complications, including respiratory infections, mental health conditions, and diabetes. Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic condition that causes an excess of thick, sticky mucus in the body. Mucus can build up in the lungs, the airways, the digestive system, and other organs, leading to complications such as lung infections […]

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — For those with breathing problems, exercise may seem out of the question. But they can and should be active, under the guidance of pulmonary rehab, a therapy experts at Temple Health say is vastly underused. Steve Metz of Northeast Philadelphia was unaware his lungs were struggling till he collapsed one day at […]

ROCHESTER — Frisbie Memorial Hospital recently recognized 40 employees marking milestone anniversaries with the hospital. Colleagues were recognized for anniversaries in five-year increments. “Our employees are the face and the heart of our hospital,” said Tim Jones, chief executive officer of Frisbie Memorial Hospital. “It’s wonderful to see so many members of the Frisbie family continuing their […]

A surge in patients with amputations and complex injuries has created a critical need for physiotherapists to provide post-operative rehabilitation care. With Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, Ukraine has now become the most heavily mined country in the world—a title that no nation wants. An estimated 30 percent of Ukraine’s territory may be contaminated […]

Taylor, G. I., Miller, G. D. & Ham, F. J. The free vascularized bone graft: A clinical extension of microvascular techniques. Plast. Reconstr. Surg. 55(5), 533–544. doi.org/10.1097/00006534-197505000-00002 (1975). Article PubMed Google Scholar Hidalgo, D. A. Fibula free flap: A new method of mandible reconstruction. Plast Reconstr. Surg. 84(1), 71–79 (1989) (PMID: 2734406). Article PubMed Google […]

WESTWOOD, NJ (January 2, 2024) – Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center welcomed the hospital’s first baby of 2024 on January 1 at 2:05 a.m. Born to Hilairi Delacruz-Evangelista and Jose Ramirez of Prospect Park, New Jersey, baby girl Analiah weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces, and measured 19 inches. ### About Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley […]

Katharine A. Rendle, PhD, MSW, MPH Credit: LinkedIn Rates of downstream procedures and complications as a result of lung cancer screening occur significantly more often in real-world practice than previously observed in the National Lung Screening Trial (NLST), according to new findings.1 New data from a retrospective cohort analysis showed the rate of major complications […]

The return home will have to wait a little longer for the actress Silvia Pinalsince her treating doctor has decided that staying a few more hours in the hospital is necessary to not run any risk when she is discharged, which is expected to happen on the last day of 2023. “It is not a […]

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As the first signs of winter are palpable, and we are bracing ourselves for the transition, a huge chunk of population has started to feel the dread of the frigid, chilly, dry air….and the encumbent pulmonary distress. INTRODUCTION Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)] is a common and treatable disease characterised by progressive airflow limitation and […]

The placement of intraoperative drains following spinal procedure was not statistically significant in the incidence or risk for postoperative wound complications, including hematomas or surgical site infections (SSIs), according to study results published in International Wound Journal. Investigators conducted a meta-analysis from a literature review of 5 randomized controlled trials performed between 1996 and 2023 […]

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