For the first time ever, a human has successfully received an implanted device to enable movement of the arms, hands and fingers after a paralyzing spinal cord injury. Onward Medical NV, a medical technology company based in the Netherlands, announced on Wednesday the surgical implant of its ARC-IM Stimulator, which …
Read More »Woman beats deadly brain cancer with investigational cell therapy: 'Truly amazing'
A New Jersey woman has been given a second chance at life, thanks to a new cancer therapy. Pamela Goldberger, 65, found out in 2023 that she had glioblastoma — a devastating diagnosis with an average survival of just 14 to 16 months, even with surgery. In an on-camera interview …
Read More »Weight-loss surgery pros and cons in the spotlight after singer's 'scary' experience
Amid the surge in GLP-1 weight-loss medications, some have questioned whether invasive procedures like lap band, gastric sleeve and bypass surgeries could wane in popularity. Carnie Wilson, of the band Wilson Phillips, recently shared her “very scary” experience on social media after having her laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (lap band) …
Read More »Jon Bon Jovi announces comeback tour after surgery saved his 'dying' vocal cord from career-ending damage
Jon Bon Jovi is hitting the road again for the first time since undergoing major surgery in 2022 to fix a “dying” vocal cord. During an interview Thursday on the “Today” show, the 63-year-old music icon announced his band, Bon Jovi, will launch its international “The Forever Tour” in July …
Read More »Teen hospitalized after swallowing up to 100 magnets purchased online: 'Rising concern'
A 13-year-old boy in New Zealand was hospitalized and underwent major surgery after swallowing as many as 100 magnets. The teen, who suffered four days of stomach pain before being admitted to Tauranga Hospital, had ingested between 80 and 100 high-power magnets, each around 5×2 millimeters in size, according to …
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