A breakthrough at Children’s Hospital of Orange County is helping kids recover from surgery without any pain. NBC4’s Dr. Bruce Hensel followed one local boy from surgery through recovery to see how ...

Almost half of children who require surgery for complicated appendicitis can safely complete their recovery at home, according to a new study. Almost half of children who require surgery for ...

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CHICAGO, Ill. (KFSN) -- Surgery can be a scary thing no matter how old you are, but for children it can be really daunting. Doctors know one of the scariest parts for children is being wheeled away ...

A new study shows wearable data can be used to predict whether kids will get sick again after having their appendix removed. Reading time 3 minutes A Fitbit a day just might help keep your ...

Most people feel a mixture of anxiety, nervousness, and excitement in the weeks leading up to surgery. It can also be a busy time when people make preparations for their recovery. Doctors stress the ...