More special care is needed when using the Watchman access systems used to deliver transcatheter left atrial appendage (LAA) closure devices due to a risk for air embolisms, according to an FDA alert.

Researchers did X-rays and CT scans of a 1,300-year-old sheath from an island in Japan and revealed the unique blade inside, photos show. Photo from the Munakata-Okinoshima and Associated Heritage ...

Ghost of Tsushima isn’t just an action-packed open world game, it’s also a beautiful and thoughtful experience that exhibits an incredible amount of thoughtfulness in its quiet moments. In these ...

An aural (ear) hematoma refers to the collection of blood in the cat's earflap or cartilage. It appears as a swelling that feels soft and hot. The primary cause of aural hematoma is a self-induced ...

A septal hematoma is a collection of blood in the septum, or space between the two nostrils in the nose. A hematoma is similar to a bruise or blood clot but, without treatment, it can damage the ...

Myelin is an insulating layer of lipids and proteins surrounding nerves. Myelin damage can cause problems with the nerves’ ability to send and receive electrical messages. Inflammatory disorders often ...

I admit it. I have a "mummy tummy," also known as "mommy pooch." You know, that soft jelly belly you retain after having a baby — it makes you look a few months pregnant. I've tried to convince myself ...

After pregnancy, the separation of the straight abdominal muscle remains permanent in some women. Surgical treatment is recommended if the separation is wide and associated with back pain, body ...

A 77-year-old woman was admitted to hospital with acute coronary syndrome and hypertensive crisis (i.e., a blood pressure of 210/110 mm Hg on admission). We administered acetylsalicylic acid, ...

Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumours (MPNSTs) are rare. It is a type of peripheral nerve sheath tumour that is malignant. Most peripheral nerve sheath tumours are benign. A tumour is a lump or ...