To prospectively evaluate the effect of weight loss after bariatric surgery on microvascular function in morbidly obese patients with and without metabolic syndrome (MetS). A cohort of morbidly obese ...

All parts of our body need blood flow to survive. But, our lower extremities (legs, feet, and toes) lose blood flow more often than other parts of our body. Traumatic injuries to the blood vessels in ...

Bariatric surgery is associated with a lower risk for microvascular disease in people with type 2 diabetes, new research suggests. The findings, from a retrospective analysis of data from four US ...

Lumbar decompression surgery aims to release compressed nerves in the lower back. This procedure may ease pain and improve mobility in those with spinal conditions. Conditions such as herniated disks, ...

Surgical and perioperative management approaches for orbital decompression used to treat thyroid-associated orbitopathy—also known as thyroid eye disease or Graves’ ophthalmopathy—vary widely by ...

Beyond weight loss, bariatric surgery was also effective at improving vascular outcomes, a new study found. In a study of more than 300 adults with obesity, there was an average 17.5% loss of initial ...

Spine surgery is a broad field encompassing various procedures that help address different spinal conditions. There are various types of spine surgery, including artificial disk replacement and spinal ...

If you’re having pain in your spine, hips, knees, or joints, decompression therapy could be an option to help you feel better. This therapy can reduce pain without needing surgery. Share on Pinterest ...

Endoscopic orbital decompression is a surgery to treat Graves’ orbitopathy (thyroid eye disease). It removes the middle and bottom walls of the bone surrounding the eye. Surgeons use endoscopes and ...

When you have migraine, it can be a long journey to find an acceptable treatment that provides relief. Some come with side effects you might not be able to live with. Or, you may not find a treatment ...