Subscribe to this tag Errors in Surgical Procedures Persist
Health - November 19, 2009
Poor communication causes most mistakes in and out of operating room, VA study shows
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Morphine May Help Tumors Spread in Cancer Patients
Health - November 18, 2009
Lab study finds that common surgical painkillers help cancer cells thrive
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Viagra Helpful for Children With Heart Defect
Health - November 17, 2009
Pumping ability improved with sildenafil in study group
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Face Transplant Patient Can Smell, Taste, Breathe Normally
Health - November 17, 2009
Nearly a year after groundbreaking surgery, gunshot victim continues to show improvement
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New Wiring Adds Risk When Replacing Pacemaker
Health - November 15, 2009
Complications most likely when new lead is needed in heart devices, researchers find
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Laser Therapy Seems to Relieve Neck Pain
Health - November 12, 2009
Large, double-blind study needed to confirm results of review, American expert says
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Quitting Smoking Simplifies Surgical Recovery
Health - November 12, 2009
Fewer complications, speedier healing awaits ex-smokers, experts say
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Surgery Not Always Best for Narrowed Kidney Arteries
Health - November 11, 2009
Study finds medication works as well in certain people, without the risks
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Breast Cancer May Be Gone, But Pain Lingers
Health - November 10, 2009
Nearly half of patients have chronic pain, researchers find
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Statins May Stave Off Gallstones
Health - November 10, 2009
But prescribing them for protection would be questionable, expert says
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Laser Eye Surgery Safe Long-Term: Study
Health - November 10, 2009
No difference seen in annual rate of cell loss, researchers say
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Cataract Surgery Doesn't Worsen Macular Degeneration: Study
Health - November 9, 2009
Link likely due to fact that both eye conditions are age-related, researchers say
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Rumsfeld's New Shoulder and Hips
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Paul Bedard
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Washington Whispers - November 5, 2009
Between Donald Rumsfeld and his wife they've gotten 3 hips and a shoulder.
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Poorer Outcomes After 'Off-Pump' Bypass Surgery
Health - November 4, 2009
Keeping patients on the heart-lung machine improved survival, study found
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Surgery, Illness Not Linked to Mental Decline in Seniors
Health - October 30, 2009
New findings contradict previous reports of increased risks of dementia
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Repairing Injured Lungs May Boost Organ Donations
Health - October 28, 2009
Researchers also identify immune cells involved in tissue damage caused by smoking
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Health Buzz: House Plan May Tackle Long-Term Care for Seniors and Other Health News
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Megan Johnson
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Health - October 28, 2009
Visiting your doctor online to save time and money; making tough decisions on breast cancer surgery
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Liposuctioned Fat Can Be Used for Breast Augmentation
Health - October 26, 2009
Method may be safe alternative to implants, researchers say
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Anesthesia, Exertional Heat Deaths May Be Linked
Health - October 23, 2009
Malignant hyperthermia occurs with extreme exercise, not just surgery, researchers find
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After Tonsillectomy, Short-Term Antibiotics Effective: Study
Health - October 23, 2009
Three-day course relieves pain as well as seven-day regimen, researchers find
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Super Obesity Ups Risk of Dying After Weight-Loss Surgery
Health - October 21, 2009
Deaths also more common among those with chronic diseases, study finds
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PSA 'Nanotest' May Spot Prostate Cancer's Return After Surgery
Health - October 19, 2009
Screen could boost accuracy but is still years away from approval, experts say
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Some People Vulnerable to Persistent Post-Op Pain
Health - October 19, 2009
Surgical and patient-specific factors play a role, researchers say
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Easy Way to Prevent Post-Op Nausea?
Health - October 19, 2009
Administering dextrose right after surgery quells upset stomach, researchers say
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