Patients with end-stage kidney failure may soon no longer have to undergo surgery before beginning dialysis. Read all about the new procedure, known as endovascular arteriovenous fistula, which is much less invasive, faster and leaves no scars.
Limb deformities in children can range from being visually obvious, to causing movement difficulties and pain. Read more about when surgery is needed, and how 3D-printed limb models can help in its assessment and surgical planning.
The aim of hyperthyroidism treatment is to decrease the thyroid gland's production of thyroid hormones. Find out about the three main types – medication, radioactive iodine therapy and surgery – and when they are recommended.
