Doctors delay surgery for patients on GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic over increased risk of pulmonary aspiration
Doctors are being forced to delay surgery for some patients who are on Ozempic-like drugs, which can pose…
Shaquille O’Neal says he plans to get lip reduction surgery
O’Neal added: “To be brief, I’m not getting any younger. I just wanna stay young, beautiful and hot.”…
Shunts for treating fluid buildup in the brain
December 9, 2025 At a Glance Shunt surgery improved mobility and balance in older adults who had a…
Mum’s cancer surgery success at risk as $45k drug remains unfunded
“The treatment worked better than anyone dared to hope,” Nesbit said in an updated post on Givealittle. Young…
On the Up: Tainui shearer turns doctor after graduating from Otago medical school
“He watched over me and the way that I worked … I think he saw that I had…
One of PNG’s rare conjoined twins dies after urgent surgery in Sydney, brother survives
Surgeons have separated a rare set of conjoined twins after they were urgently flown from Papua New Guinea…
Australian mother Chloe Mowday in induced coma after Vietnam cosmetic surgery complications
“Her body had shut down all her organs,” he said. “The wonderful doctors have brought her back though…
Anesthesiologist explains why it is advised to avoid alcohol before surgery, shares 4 ways it affects anesthesia
Have you ever wondered why doctors insist you avoid alcohol before surgery? While it may seem harmless to…
Manawatū case sparks warning over ‘predatory’ overseas weight loss surgery ads
“It’s really exploded in the last, I would say, 18 months.” French said that this is due to…
Graham Richardson, former Labor powerbroker, dies aged 76
Labor powerbroker Graham Richardson has died aged 76. The former politician died at 3.50am on Saturday after weeks…
Health NZ urges caution as more Kiwis suffer complications from overseas surgery
Watson travelled from her Feilding home to the Medicana International Clinic in Istanbul for the same surgery in…
Kiwis v Tonga: Shaun Johnson ‘angry’ over Eli Katoa head knocks, calls for heads to roll
Speaking on his podcast the Play On Sport Show, Johnson, who played 35 tests for the Kiwis, said…