Surgery

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Non-binary people have hormone therapy and surgery more often than you might think
New research finds that a growing number of non-binary people have or want to affirm their gender medically

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Surviving lung cancer is just the beginning
On World Lung Cancer Day we highlight the untapped potential of exercise to help lung cancer survivors thrive

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Why giraffes have spots
A new study provides the first anatomical proof of why giraffes have spots – and how they relate to plastic surgery

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Gender bias skewing surgeon referrals
A new study shows women surgeons are missing out on referrals because male doctors are much more likely to refer patients to male surgeons

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4 things you may not know about human anatomy
Can you flex the last joint on your index finger? Do you have a palmaris longus muscle in your palm? On World Anatomy Day, see what you can discover about your body

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More than a high BMI, an ‘obese heart’ is a silent risk
New research shows that fat tissue around the heart releases molecules that alter heart rhythm, identifying potential new targets for preventative therapies for heart disease

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Why a blood donation isn’t just for Christmas
While urgent calls for blood donations spike during the holiday season, people need to be reminded to keep donating in order to prevent chronic shortages

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Antibiotic use too long in surgery
New research finds antibiotics are often prescribed inappropriately before, during and after surgery, and more needs to be done to change the culture of prescription

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Under the Microscope
A vision for the future
Associate Professor Penny Allen led the surgical team that implanted Australia’s first bionic eye, but the vitreoretinal surgeon says the future holds more exciting possibilities

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Reanimating hand movement after spinal cord injury
A study by the University of Melbourne and Austin Health has found that nerve transfer surgery for people suffering tetraplegia after a traumatic spinal cord injury can improve independence