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November 1, 2023

Pig heart recipient's ‘last wish’ was to help doctors learn from procedure, dying man said: ‘We will miss him'

Lawrence Faucette, the recipient of the world’s second genetically modified pig heart transplant, has died nearly 6 weeks after the surgery, the University of Maryland Medical Center said.

October 31, 2023

Missing Halloween for heart surgery: Neighbors throw early trick-or-treat surprise for 4-year-old girl

Naz Hassan, 4, of Syria, was sad to learn she would have to miss trick-or-treating due to heart surgery — but her community made sure she was still able to experience her favorite holiday.

October 25, 2023

Surgeons give update on patient a month after experimental pig heart transplant: ‘Now I have hope’

One month after a Maryland man received an experimental pig heart transplant, the patient is doing well and shows no sign of rejecting the organ, doctors say.

October 20, 2023

California teenager sings again after her rare, complex airway surgery: ‘It was life-changing’

Grace Overman, an avid singer from Fiddletown, California, was in middle school when she began to lose her voice — and now a rare, high-risk surgery has given it back to her.

October 19, 2023

As Aaron Rodgers rehabs from torn Achilles, doctor offers insight into recovery

Fox News Digital spoke with Dr. Bonnie Chien, orthopedic surgeon at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, to discuss an Achilles tear injury.

October 17, 2023

Ask a doctor: ‘What should I do, or not do, prior to surgery?’

Dr. Konstantin Vasyukevich, a New York plastic surgeon, and Dr. Peter Lee, chief surgeon at Wave Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Laser Center in L.A., shared tips for patients to follow pre-surgery.

October 12, 2023

Top plastic surgeries: These were the most in-demand procedures in 2022

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons released its list of the most sought-after cosmetic and reconstructive procedures in 2022. Two surgeons weighed in on the results.

October 6, 2023

Bills' Von Miller says 'safe bet' he'll make his return in game against Jaguars in London

The Buffalo Bills recently opened Von Miller's practice window, but head coach Sean McDermott said he was not sure whether the seven-time All-Pro would be available Sunday.

September 28, 2023

Ask a doctor: 'What should I know before getting a breast lift?'

New York-based plastic surgeon and breast reconstruction specialist Dr. Constance M. Chen reveals what women should know if they're considering getting a breast lift surgery.

September 28, 2023

Progress for paralyzed patients: First implanted device is placed to restore arm, hand and finger movement

Onward, a medical tech company in the Netherlands, announced the first-ever surgical implant of its ARC-IM Stimulator, which restores function to the arms and hands of paralyzed patients.