Latavia McGee is one of many Americans who have sought cosmetic surgery south of the border. She and three friends met gunfire and a chaotic abduction that left two of them dead.
Tag: Surgery and Surgeons
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What Decades of Providing Trans Health Care Have Taught Me
The field of transgender medicine is every bit as objective- and outcome-driven as any other specialty in medicine.
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Kidnapping in Mexico Draws Attention to Medical Tourism
Here’s what experts say about the risks and promises of traveling abroad for cost-efficient care.
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New Treatment Could Help Fix the Heart’s ‘Forgotten Valve’
Patients with leaking tricuspid valves in a research trial saw improvements with a procedure that does not require a risky open-heart surgery.
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To Prevent Cancer, More Women Should Consider Removing Fallopian Tubes, Experts Say
A top research group is urging even women without genetic risks to have their fallopian tubes removed under certain circumstances.