Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) procedures help diagnose and treat pancreatic or bile duct blockages. ERCP combines the benefits of gastrointestinal endoscopy and X-rays.

Columbus Regional Health Heart & Vascular announced that its cardiovascular services team recently completed its 100th Watchman™ procedure, which treats patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib).

A Watchman is a device that can help prevent blood clots from leaving the heart. However, the procedure to insert the device carries its risks, including cardiac tamponade and ischemic stroke. The ...

CMS released its 2023 payment and procedure updates for ASCs and hospital outpatient departments, finalizing an update of 3.8 percent. CMS also added four new procedures to the list of covered ASC ...

A transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) procedure is a treatment method used to lower portal hypertension, or excessive pressure in your portal vein. This vein is responsible for ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A surgery to help your eyes look more rested is now a popular trend. Dr. Jon Mendelsohn recently had his own eyelids lifted to reduce the hooded eye look. He had a colleague he had ...

Despite advances in cancer treatment, pancreatic cancer still has a poor prognosis and has one of the lowest survival rates of any cancer. The Whipple procedure, also called a pancreaticoduodenectomy, ...

THE DOCTORS CALL IT A LIFE SAVING PROCEDURE, BUT A MOTHER JUST WANTS HER MEDICAL INSURANCE TO HELP HER. SIX WEEK OLD BABY BOY. I’M ROB MCCARTNEY. I’M QUANECIA FRASER. TONIGHT, KETV INVESTIGATES HER ...

Stents for heart disease. Spinal fusion for back pain. Vena cava filters for blood clots. Vertebroplasty for osteoporosis. A recent report from the Lown Institute, a nonprofit that focuses on ...

David J. Rosa, CEO, opened with recognition of Gary Guthart’s transition to Executive Chair, stating his excitement to lead Intuitive forward and emphasizing the company’s strong financial metrics for ...