Two New Hampshire athletes returned to activity after endoscopic spine surgery relieved nerve compression, a less invasive ...

In early-stage cervical cancer, radical hysterectomy is an established treatment. The operation can be performed either ...

A cervical spine CT scan uses X-rays to create a 3D model of the portion of your spine that runs through your neck. Healthcare professionals usually recommend this scan to check for injuries in your ...

Removing neck lymph nodes can block brain fluid drainage, leading to ventricular enlargement and cognitive decline.

A cervical polyp is a growth that develops on the cervix, which is the canal connecting the uterus to the vagina. Sperm must pass through this canal to fertilize an egg. Cervical polyps are tumors, ...

Surgery to remove lymph nodes in the neck may interfere with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) drainage from the brain, contributing ...

Cervical mucus is a fluid or gel-like discharge from the cervix. It changes throughout the menstrual cycle. When tracked, it can help predict ovulation. Throughout the menstrual cycle, fluctuating ...

Cervical cancer often has no symptoms in the early stages but can have four main symptoms once it becomes more advanced. Rebekah Kuschmider has been writing about culture, health, and politics since ...

Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among women in sub-Saharan Africa. Among the top 20 countries with the heaviest burden globally, 18 are in the WHO Africa Region. In 2022, Africa ...

Spine surgeons have more ways than ever to avoid a fusion. Farah Musharbash, MD, also sees what happens when they try too hard. In his revision practice, Dr. Musharbash encounters patients whose ...

Brandi Jones has over two decades of experience as a nurse in an acute care setting. Her clinical background includes pediatrics, medical-surgical, and women's health. She also specializes in ...

Spine surgery has more treatment options than ever. Using them is getting more complicated. Payers are reaching further into surgical planning. Medicare reimbursement remains under pressure. Surgeons ...