Imagine spending five years hearing everything as if your head was underwater with a pair of headphones on. You can feel the vibrations, but you’re unable to make out anyone’s words clearly. That was five-year old Eliza Fowler’s reality. Now, with the help of creative technology, she is able to start kindergarten with new ears. Eliza was born with a …
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Groundbreaking Prostate Surgery Performed at Atrium Health Floyd
A Harbin Clinic surgeon has been the first in northwest Georgia to perform an innovative robotic surgery that offers relief to men with enlarged prostates. The surgery was completed at Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center. Aquablation therapy uses a real-time, ultrasound-guided, robotic-assisted, heat-free waterjet to remove excess prostate tissue. The combination of the camera and ultrasound allows a doctor to …
Read More »Florence Welch says she had life-saving surgery after ectopic pregnancy
Singer Florence Welch has revealed she underwent life-saving emergency surgery after experiencing an ectopic pregnancy in August 2023. The Grammy nominee told the Guardian she was unknowingly suffering serious internal bleeding while performing on stage at a festival, telling the paper her pregnancy was “the closest I came to death”. She was diagnosed with a ruptured fallopian tube after suffering …
Read More »How you can ease the agony of knee pain – and even avoid surgery – with these six simple steps that medical experts say really work
When keen runner Jon Reeves, 54, began struggling to get down the stairs in the morning, he knew his knee pain was more than just sports injuries. The father of two from Oxfordshire had gone from daily runs and regular badminton matches to strapping up his inflamed joints and dosing himself on painkillers just to get through the day. In …
Read More »Aleksander Barkov Undergoing Knee Surgery, Out Seven-To-Nine Months
6:04 PM: The team released an update on Barkov, noting that he sustained injuries to his ACL and MCL. The surgery has now been performed and carries a typical recovery time between seven and nine months. The short end of that timeline would potentially give him a chance of returning in the second round of the playoffs while the long …
Read More »Aleksander Barkov undergoes surgery for ACL and MCL injuries, expected to miss 7-9 months
The Florida Panthers could chase a third consecutive Stanley Cup championship without captain Aleksander Barkov. He is expected to be out seven to nine months after knee surgery on his ACL and MCL, the team announced Friday. “Today, he underwent successful surgery by Dr. John Uribe at Baptist Health Doctors Hospital,” the Panthers announced in a statement. “He will be …
Read More »Panthers’ Aleksander Barkov has surgery to repair ACL, MCL injuries
Sep 26, 2025, 07:19 PM ET FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov needed surgery Friday to repair the anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments in his right knee, injuries that will likely sideline him for the regular season and potentially the playoffs as Florida tries to win a third consecutive Stanley Cup. Barkov was injured Thursday in his …
Read More »John Mateer injury update: Oklahoma QB reveals outcome of surprise surgery
John Mateer required surgery this week after hurting his throwing hand in last weekend’s win over Auburn. Now, this afternoon, Oklahoma’s quarterback has shared a message to those in Norman. Following his procedure on Wednesday, Mateer has taken to social media with an update on his recovery. He said the surgery went well, with him crediting Dr. Steven Shin of …
Read More »David Fry Out Six To Eight Weeks Due To Facial Fractures, Won’t Require Surgery
The Guardians announced Wednesday that designated hitter David Fry, who was hit in the face by a 99 mph fastball from Tarik Skubal last night, will not require surgery. He’ll still be out six to eight weeks, but the 29-year-old has thankfully avoided any catastrophic injuries. The team’s statement reads as follows: “Imaging and clinical examination have confirmed that David …
Read More »Oklahoma QB, Heisman favorite John Mateer needs surgery on throwing hand; expectation is he’ll return ‘this season’
Oklahoma quarterback and Heisman Trophy favorite John Mateer needs surgery on his throwing hand, and the expectation is he’ll return “this season,” head coach Brent Venables announced Tuesday. The news came as a surprise three days after Oklahoma’s 24-17 win over No. 22 Auburn, a victory that improved the Sooners to 4-0. Mateer emerged as the betting favorite to win …
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