Obese patients and smokers facing SIX month ban on surgery
A HEALTH authority has said it will refuse operations to the obese and smokers for six months despite warnings from senior surgeons that the cost-cutting move is wrong. Daily Express :: Health Feed
GRAPHIC IMAGES: Realistic human body model created to train medics for trauma surgery
A RESEARCHER has used 3D printing to create an imitation human body, complete with realistic living organs – in a bid to help train surgeons dealing with emergency trauma surgery. Daily Express :: Health Feed
‘Postcode lottery’ for those in need of life-changing cataract surgery
MANY parts of the NHS are “failing” to provide life-changing cataract surgery for patients, a charity has warned. Daily Express :: Health Feed
NHS plan to ban OBESE patients from having ‘routine surgery’ to ease strain on service
PATIENTS who need medical attention for THESE conditions may have to wait a YEAR – in a desperate bid to claw back resources for the NHS. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Want to see the doctor? Fury at surgery where you have to tell receptionist what’s wrong
PATIENTS at an overstretched GP surgery can no longer make any appointment with a doctor – without first being quizzed about their health by receptionists. Daily Express :: News Feed
OBESE patients can now SWALLOW a gastric balloon instead of having surgery to lose weight
A GASTRIC balloon that is swallowed rather than implanted by medics is safe and helps the obese people shed pounds. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Surgery to cure diabetes: Gastric band operation will save millions for the NHS
DOCTORS believe obese people with Type 2 diabetes can quadruple their chances of survival with weight-loss surgery. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Struggling with back pain due to large breasts? Pioneering surgery revealed with TINY scar
A SURGEON is performing impressive breast surgery in London. Daily Express :: Health Feed
‘NO SINGING’ Michael Bublé reveals shock emergency surgery on his vocal chords
MICHAEL BUBLE has stunned fans by announcing he is having surgery on his vocal chords after cancelling his upcoming shows this year. Daily Express :: Music Feed
The transformation of Anne Robinson: Is surgery her Weakest Link?
SHE’S been very open and honest about her previous plastic surgery but Anne Robinson was dubbed ‘unrecognisable’ after stepping out in the week. Daily Express :: Health Feed