surgery
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“People are getting more proactive about their health,” said Dr. Lisa Cassileth, a plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills specializing in breast surgery.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
Mexican midfielder Edson Álvarez underwent surgery on his left ankle after getting injured during a match with his club team, Fenerbahce, last February.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
Along with routine screening through mammography or MRI, some individuals with inherited genetic mutations that greatly increase breast cancer risk may choose preventive surgery, including prophylactic mastectomy.
From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026
Both address bad valves without open-heart surgery, typically by going in through the femoral artery in the groin.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
On the day of the surgery, Jimmie and I woke up and prayed.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
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