In cardiac surgery, accuracy is everything, not just in the OR (operating room) but even before the first incision. Scrubbing hands for precisely one minute is one of the most important preceding ...

Seen under ultraviolet light, simulated germs glow from a hand’s wrinkles, cuticles, and“subungual spaces,” even after a normal hand-washing. Zung Wan Kim, a surgeon in Port Chester, New York, preps ...

Some medical conditions that affect your hands may hinder your ability to perform daily activities, which can have a negative impact on your quality of life. Hand reconstruction surgery may help ...