Thanksgiving is a time to be with friends and family. For many of us, getting together to celebrate requires at least a little bit of traveling. In fact, according to estimates by AAA, more than 45 million people in the U.S. have plans to travel for Thanksgiving; most...
Complications can and do arise during any surgical procedure, whether it is a simple, routine operation or a complex and lengthy operation. In the best-case scenarios, doctors and nurses are able to identify and remedy an issue before it becomes a serious problem. In...
Driving is something most of us do every single day. In fact, it can be such a routine task that we don't really give it much thought anymore. However, every time anyone gets behind the wheel, there is the chance that a serious accident can occur. This risk increases...
When a patient is first rolled into the operating room prior to a surgical procedure, there is a very good chance they are a bit nervous about everything from the administration of the anesthesia and the success of the procedure to the levels of post-op pain and their...
Undergoing surgery can be an aggressive -- but effective -- solution for many complicated medical problems. While it can be frightening, surgery can also dramatically improve a person's condition and quality of life. However, if proper precautions are not taken to...
