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The father of Domenico, a child who suffered due to a medical mishap, laments the shocking treatment of a heart meant for his son, stored in outdated conditions.

In a surprising incident, a traditional food container was used during a heart surgery at Monaldi Hospital in Naples due to the failure to utilize modern thermal boxes that were available but not operated by the surgeons due to lack of training.

Latvian medical professionals are providing care to wounded Ukrainian soldiers to aid their recovery.

Health authorities in Norway are considering legal changes that would allow them to request police records from foreign doctors seeking employment.

The article discusses the severe injuries sustained by Ukrainian soldiers in the ongoing conflict, including one soldier who lost half his face but was saved by skilled surgeons.

The article discusses how doctors should communicate risks to patients, particularly in sensitive situations like cancer diagnoses and surgeries, with insights from two psychologists.

A team of top cardiac surgeons from across Italy convenes to evaluate a critical case of a young boy whose heart is in a dire condition after a failed operation and prolonged reliance on life support.

Elon Musk claims that Tesla's humanoid robot, Optimus, will outperform human surgeons within three years, raising questions about the future role of AI in medicine.

A Nigerian Air Force officer was recognized for his achievements at the West African College of Surgeons conference, highlighting the institution's commitment to human capacity development.

Two trauma surgeons in Jēkabpils, Latvia, have been suspended due to patient safety concerns, following multiple complaints and reports of excessive repeat surgeries.

Surgeons in Ostrava are utilizing AI technology to preemptively identify challenges in abdominal vessels before surgical procedures.

Two surgeons at the Monaldi hospital in Naples have been suspended after a family claimed a damaged heart was transplanted into their 2-year-old child due to improper freezing methods during transportation.

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons has recommended delaying gender-related surgeries for minors until they reach at least 19 years of age, citing concerns over the irreversible effects of such procedures.

Plastic surgeons share insights on how the 67-year-old actress Michelle Pfeiffer maintains her youthful look, attracting attention at a recent Los Angeles event.

Michelle Pfeiffer, at 67, continues to impress with her timeless beauty, recently showcasing her youthful appearance at an event in Los Angeles alongside 40-years-younger Elle Fanning.

A vascular surgeon at Hippocrates Hospital was sentenced to three years in prison for accepting bribes, expressing the stress faced by heart surgeons in court.

The cardiothoracic surgeon from Hippocrates was sentenced to three years in prison and fined for accepting bribes, stating in court the immense stress faced by heart surgeons.

Plastic surgeons have been advised to refrain from performing gender reassignment surgeries on patients under the age of nineteen after a compensation ruling.

Surgeons at Northwestern Medicine successfully maintained the life of a critically ill patient for 48 hours after the removal of both lungs, marking a significant advancement in transplant procedures.

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons has reinforced its stance against gender surgeries for minors, citing low-quality evidence and concerns about the harms outweighing the benefits, as stated by Dr. Sheila Nazarian.

Appendicitis is one of the most frequent surgical emergencies, often misidentified due to its initially mild symptoms, as explained by cardiologist Jorge Tartaglione and highlighted by the recent surgery of actor Peter Lanzani for this infection.

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons has recommended against gender transition surgeries for minors, citing insufficient evidence on their benefits versus risks amidst declining support for transgender surgery for children.

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons recommends postponing gender transition surgeries for individuals under 19 due to a lack of supporting evidence.

British surgeons have successfully implanted a chip in the brain of a paralyzed student, enabling him to move his hands through a device that translates his thoughts into actions and movements.

Surgeons at Northwestern University successfully kept a 33-year-old man alive for 48 hours without lungs using a total artificial lung system while waiting for a lung transplant.

Surgeons successfully kept a 33-year-old patient alive for 48 hours without lungs using an external artificial lung system, providing hope for others needing double lung transplants.

Elon Musk has claimed that US surgeons performing gender transition surgeries on minors may face lawsuits, comparing them to Nazi doctor Josef Mengele due to alleged harm caused to children.

A union of liberal doctors is escalating their protests by calling for an unlimited strike in response to the government's silence regarding their demands.

Elon Musk predicts that his company's robots will surpass all human surgeons and doctors within three years.

Around 2000 specialists, including surgeons, anesthesiologists, and gynecologists, are traveling to Brussels to protest against the government's health policies, particularly regarding unilaterally set medical tariffs by the health insurance director.

Michael Phillips, who has the world's smallest penis measuring just 0.38 inches, shares his experiences and struggles with love on ITV's This Morning.

The article discusses the psychological resilience required for surgeons, especially in high-pressure environments like war.

Surgeons at Hippocrates Hospital in Thessaloniki celebrated the New Year by successfully performing kidney and liver transplants on three patients, using organs from a 44-year-old donor whose family chose to donate his organs after his death.

Surgeons in Ostrava enhance their surgical experience by listening to music, with a caregiver sharing insights about mixing tracks during operations.

On New Year's Eve, hand surgeons face an influx of injuries, with many caused by fireworks, as described by Berlin surgeon Leila Harhaus-Wähner.

Maria Grigoryan Vučković shared on Instagram about her challenging five-hour surgery to remove a benign tumor from her spinal cord, expressing gratitude for her surgeons and her recovery.