First Ever Successful Transplant of Male Genitals Restores Function, Confidence for Wounded Vet
"When I first woke up, I felt finally more normal… [with] a level of confidence as well. Confidence… like finally I'm okay now," says the patient.
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UCLA Surgeons Develop Simple Spray Gel to Super-Charge Immunity and Prevent Cancer From Returning
If this gel continues to prove successful, it could be a huge breakthrough in fighting "one of the greatest obstacles" to conquering cancer.
Tiny Fish Weighing 0.03 Ounces is in Good Health After Reportedly Becoming Smallest Surgical Patient in UK
This tiny pet fish weighing just 1 gram (0.03 ounces) is recovering nicely after undergoing surgery for a tumor that was found on its belly.
Acid Attack Survivor Becomes First UK Citizen to Have Vision Restored With Pioneering New Surgery
After 24 years of being unable to see out of his right eye, James O'Brien's vision has finally been restored thanks to a pioneering new stem cell treatment.
Bedridden for 11 Years, Man Proves the Experts Wrong By Inventing a Surgery to Cure Himself
When doctors failed to diagnose a young man and his mystery illness, he spent years studying medicine until he finally invented a surgery to save himself.
Successful Trials Give Green Light to 'Heart Patches' That Will Be Tested on Heart Attack Survivors
These tiny bandaids have been successful in regenerating damaged hearts - and they are now ready to be tested on human heart attack survivors.
Blood Types May Soon Be Indifferent As Scientists Use Our Gut Bacteria to Make 'Universal' Blood Type
Scientists have discovered the key to unlocking a "universal" blood type after identifying a unique kind of bacteria in our gut biome.
After Doctor Performed Open Chest Surgery on Roadside, Biker Survives Crash to Walk Daughter Down the Aisle
If this quick-thinking heart surgeon had not been on the scene of John O'Brien's motorcycle collision, then the biker would not have survived the crash.
84-Year-old Nonchalantly Becomes Nation's Oldest Living Kidney Donor After Seeing His Neighbor's Yard Sign
A youthful octogenarian has just become the nation's oldest living kidney donor after he saved the life of his 72-year-old neighbor.
Woman Finally Gets to Repay Firefighter After She Sees Him Wearing T-Shirt With Plea for Help
Three years after he came to her daughter's rescue, a Minnesota mom finally got to repay the compassionate firefighter who helped them.
When Classmate Was Preparing for Heart Surgery, His Entire School Showed Up to Cheer Him On
Before this 9-year-old boy was set to undergo a heart transplant, his entire school took to the streets in order to encourage him before the operation.
Researchers Develop New 'Miracle Superglue' That Can Heal Potentially Fatal Wounds in Seconds
The new bio-gel could dramatically reduce patient recovery time and save thousands of people from serious injuries in a matter of seconds.
In a Revolutionary Medical Treatment, Man's Lung Was Removed, Cleaned, and Replaced-No Transplant Necessary
The procedure, which has only been conducted a few times in history, could be a groundbreaking new treatment for patients suffering from lung cancer.
Determined Not to Lose Her Motor Function, Musician Plays Violin During Brain Surgery (WATCH)
Thousands of people have been captivated by this video of a classical musician playing the violin while surgeons are removing a tumor from her brain.
'Breakthrough' Device Allows Doctors to Keep Livers Outside the Body for 7 Days Instead of Mere Hours
The revolutionary perfusion machine was unveiled to the world by Swiss researchers from the University of Zurich earlier this week.
Teen Can Return to School After Undergoing Free Surgery to Correct Her Extreme Bow-Leggedness
Valerie can now walk, run, and confidently return to school since a nonprofit team from Mercy Ships has fixed her extremely bowed legs.
For the First Time in the US, Surgeons Pump New Life into Dead Donor Heart for Life-Saving Transplant
The revived heart was successfully transplanted into a military veteran who is now faring quite well after the surgery, according to Duke University.
Parkinson's Patients Experience Significant Reduction in Tremors Thanks to Ultrasound Procedure
Not only was the procedure found to be safe and well-tolerated, it was also shown to dramatically improve the patients' quality of life.
Back Pain May Soon Be a Thing of the Past After Scientists Successfully Implant Lab-Grown Spinal Discs
For the first time ever, scientists have successfully implanted spinal discs grown from stem cells – and their research had exciting results.
This Questionnaire Could Prevent Thousands of Unnecessary Prostate Cancer Surgeries
A first-of-its-kind online tool could help thousands of prostate cancer patients to abstain from undergoing unnecessary – and risky – medical treatments.
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