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6 Facts About Thyroid Nodules to Know Before You Panic at an Ultrasound

Most Thyroid Nodules Are Found by AccidentThyroid nodules are discovered far more often during imaging done for something else entirely, a neck ultrasound ordered for a swollen lymph node, a CT scan for a spine complaint, than they are from symptoms a patient notices. The American Thyroid Association estimates that…

Times Life · Oct 20

Beau Lamarre-Condon was ‘creeping’ outside Jesse Baird’s home and needed a gun silencer, court hears

Police officer also had operation at St Vincent’s hospital two days after Baird and Luke Davies were shot dead in Paddington terrace in early 2024

The Guardian - AU · Oct 20

Helen Haines loses leg as surgeons fight to save the other after alleged attack in Wangaratta

Independent MP is in critical yet stable condition after man allegedly did U-turn to strike her twice with his car

The Guardian - AU · Oct 19

GLP-1 Users Had Slightly Lower Odds of Heart Problems and Infections After Surgery Among 2 Million Adults

GLP-1 users had slightly fewer heart problems and infections after surgery in 2 million records, but the gaps were small and the cause was not proven.

Medical Daily · Oct 19

Cannabis Users Had a 46% Higher Heart Attack Risk Around Surgery in a Review of 44,312 Patients

A review of 44,312 surgical patients linked cannabis use to a 46% higher heart attack risk around surgery. What to tell your anesthesiologist before a procedure.

Medical Daily · Oct 19

Is Ben Simmons Retiring? Another Major Injury Crushes NBA Star's Comeback Just Weeks After Signing $3.5M Deal

Ben Simmons has torn his right Achilles tendon weeks after joining Sacramento, with surgery required and the injury expected to rule him out for the 2026–27 season.

International Business Times UK · Oct 19

Ravi Shastri urges India to use Bumrah sparingly ahead of 2027 ODI World Cup

India's former coach Ravi Shastri suggests that Jasprit Bumrah should focus primarily on test cricket. He believes this will help preserve Bumrah's fitness for the upcoming one-day international World Cup. Bumrah has faced injuries, including surgery in 2023, which have impacted his career. Following the New Zealand tour, India will…

The Economic Times · Oct 19

‘You reach a tipping point’: New Zealand’s strained healthcare system at centre of election battle

With care shortfalls biting across the country, the National-led coalition has been accused of letting chronic underfunding worsen

The Guardian - AU · Oct 19

Prolapse is common after pregnancy and later in life. Here’s what to look out for

The pelvic floor is a layer of muscles and connective tissues that supports the uterus, bladder, urethra, vagina and rectum. The pelvic floor supports the organs in your pelvis from underneath, almost like a hammock.

The Conversation · Oct 18

Insurer denies heart procedure for 12-year-old with Kawasaki disease

Rowan Lowry, a 12-year-old boy, urgently needs a stent procedure to address complications stemming from Kawasaki disease. His family faces an insurance denial categorizing the procedure as medically unnecessary. Undeterred, they plan to seek treatment at Boston Children's Hospital, driven by their concern for Rowan's deteriorating health and the fear…

The Times of India · Oct 18