According to new research, radiation therapy administered before surgery rarely produces favorable responses in patients with ...

CHAD Thompson grappled with a silent problem for 20 years – he couldn’t pee properly, and it was a constant source of anxiety. The 44-year-old, from Liverpool, never felt like he was emptying his ...

SAN ANTONIO -- Preoperative MRI for staging patients with early, hormone receptor (HR)-negative breast cancer didn't result in improved oncologic outcomes or improved clinical care, according to a ...

DALLAS — I know for some people, Medicare open enrollment time (which is happening now) can seem like a dreaded medical procedure: You know you need to get it done, but you don’t really want to do it.

Fiberoptic bronchoscopy involves various topical airway anesthesia protocols, which can impact patient comfort, procedural ease, and overall outcomes. This study aimed to compare pre-procedure ...

In a national cohort study of patients with resectable head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), the number receiving neoadjuvant immunotherapy began to rise markedly in 2013, while use of ...

A new pilot program from CMS will require prior authorization, or pre-approval, from insurers for certain medical procedures. The government says the program will test whether it can reduce waste, ...

A new Medicare pilot program will require prior authorization for certain medical procedures, using AI to approve or deny coverage A new program from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ...

Most people feel a mixture of anxiety, nervousness, and excitement in the weeks leading up to surgery. It can also be a busy time when people make preparations for their recovery. Doctors stress the ...

Dental implant restorations are a long-lasting solution that look and feel just like natural teeth. Getting them requires surgery, but not everyone is ready for the procedure right away. Some people ...