Bariatric surgery is an option for people who are severely overweight to lose extra pounds and improve associated conditions such as diabetes. However, it’s not an easy way out, and it requires a big ...
Tazewell, Tenn.-based Claiborne Medical Center is one of only 21 hospitals in the state to use the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery protocol, which acts as an alternative to opioid use for ...
Dear Dr. Roach: Many of our local doctors insist on pre-procedure office visits prior to one-morning outpatient procedures such as rotator cuff surgery, colonoscopy and endoscopy. Since I receive ...
In the past five months, the pain has receded in Rachel Sandridge’s back. Her legs aren’t so sore and she has a lot more energy. Her clothes have dropped by 10 sizes, and her life expectancy has ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: Many of our local doctors insist on pre-procedure office visits prior to one-morning outpatient procedures such as rotator cuff surgery, colonoscopy and endoscopy. Since I receive ...