Many women recognise the pattern. A routine procedure takes longer than expected. It’s more uncomfortable than promised. The doctor reassures them that this sometimes happens, or suggests anxiety or ...

My blood work showed that I was slightly low in vitamin D, so my doctor recommended that I take a supplement. My pharmacist ...

IV of Spades, who made their comeback as a group last year with a new album, appear to be treating their devoted fans this year, having already performed in many live events in January. After breaking ...

Mark Gurarie is a writer covering health topics, technology, music, books, and culture. He also teaches health science and research writing at George Washington University's School of Medical and ...

Introduction Ultrasound-guided peripheral cannulation by specialised nurses is increasingly used to improve first-stick success rates in patients with difficult intravenous access (DIVA). Long ...

The liver encompasses the portal vein, hepatic arteries, hepatic veins, and biliary ducts, all of which display considerable anatomical variation with clinical and surgical relevance. This study aimed ...

Anthony Palumbo and Charles Goulding analyze Boston Scientific’s US$14.5 billion acquisition of Penumbra, showing how additive manufacturing can accelerate thrombectomy and neurovascular innovation ...

Introduction Atrial fibrillation (AF), with a prevalence of 1–2%, is the most common cardiac arrhythmia. AF is associated with a fivefold increased risk of cardioembolic events; approximately 20% of ...