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Surgery: Misc News



Missing Gene Tied to Bone Marrow Transplant Problems
Mon Nov 23, 2009, 07:00
Variation can cause donated cells to attack recipient's tissue, study finds.
News Topics : Surgery: Misc, Organ Transplants, Genetics


Errors in Surgical Procedures Persist
Thu Nov 19, 2009, 17:00
Poor communication causes most mistakes in and out of operating room, VA study shows.
News Topics : Surgery: Misc, Safety & Public Health, Hospitals


Health Tip: Recovering From C-Section
Thu Nov 19, 2009, 09:00
What new moms can expect
News Topics : Surgery: Misc, Birth


Morphine May Help Tumors Spread in Cancer Patients
Wed Nov 18, 2009, 12:00
Lab study finds that common surgical painkillers help cancer cells thrive.
News Topics : Surgery: Misc, Research & Development, Pain, Drugs: Misc, Cancer: Misc


Face Transplant Patient Can Smell, Taste, Breathe Normally
Tue Nov 17, 2009, 14:00
Nearly a year after groundbreaking surgery, gunshot victim continues to show improvement.
News Topics : Surgery: Misc, Organ Transplants, Organ Donation


Viagra Helpful for Children With Heart Defect
Tue Nov 17, 2009, 16:00
Pumping ability improved with sildenafil in study group.
News Topics : Viagra, Surgery: Misc, Prescription Drugs, Kids: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Birth Defects: Misc


New Wiring Adds Risk When Replacing Pacemaker
Mon Nov 16, 2009, 06:35
Complications most likely when new lead is needed in heart devices, researchers find.
News Topics : Surgery: Misc, Heart Pacemakers, Heart Attack: Management / Prevention


Quitting Smoking Simplifies Surgical Recovery
Thu Nov 12, 2009, 16:00
Fewer complications, speedier healing awaits ex-smokers, experts say.
News Topics : Tobacco: Misc, Tobacco: Cigarette Smoking, Surgery: Misc, Smoking Cessation, Hospitals


Surgery Not Always Best for Narrowed Kidney Arteries
Wed Nov 11, 2009, 17:00
Study finds medication works as well in certain people, without the risks.
News Topics : Surgery: Misc, Kidney Problems: Misc, Drugs: Misc, Blood Pressure


Statins May Stave Off Gallstones
Tue Nov 10, 2009, 16:00
But prescribing them for protection would be questionable, expert says.
News Topics : Surgery: Misc, Prescription Drugs, Gallstones, Gallbladder Problems: Misc, Drugs: Misc


Breast Cancer May Be Gone, But Pain Lingers
Tue Nov 10, 2009, 16:00
Nearly half of patients have chronic pain, researchers find.
News Topics : Surgery: Misc, Radiation, Pain, Chemotherapy, Cancer: Breast


Laser Eye Surgery Safe Long-Term: Study
Tue Nov 10, 2009, 14:00
No difference seen in annual rate of cell loss, researchers say.
News Topics : Surgery: Misc, Lasers / Laser Surgery, Eye / Vision Problems: Misc


Cataract Surgery Doesn't Worsen Macular Degeneration: Study
Mon Nov 09, 2009, 16:00
Link likely due to fact that both eye conditions are age-related, researchers say.
News Topics : Surgery: Misc, Macular Degeneration, Eye / Vision Problems: Misc, Cataracts, Age


Poorer Outcomes After 'Off-Pump' Bypass Surgery
Wed Nov 04, 2009, 17:00
Keeping patients on the heart-lung machine improved survival, study found.
News Topics : Surgery: Misc, Heart Attack: Management / Prevention, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack


Surgery, Illness Not Linked to Mental Decline in Seniors
Fri Oct 30, 2009, 16:00
New findings contradict previous reports of increased risks of dementia.
News Topics : Surgery: Misc, Psychology / Mental Health: Misc, Memory Problems, Diseases & Conditions: Misc


Repairing Injured Lungs May Boost Organ Donations
Wed Oct 28, 2009, 14:00
Researchers also identify immune cells involved in tissue damage caused by smoking.
News Topics : Surgery: Misc, Respiratory Problems: Misc, Research & Development, Organ Transplants, Immune Disorders, Gene Therapy, Emphysema


Liposuctioned Fat Can Be Used for Breast Augmentation
Mon Oct 26, 2009, 14:00
Method may be safe alternative to implants, researchers say.
News Topics : Surgery: Misc, Liposuction, Implants, Cosmetic Surgery


After Tonsillectomy, Short-Term Antibiotics Effective: Study
Fri Oct 23, 2009, 12:00
Three-day course relieves pain as well as seven-day regimen, researchers find.
News Topics : Tonsillitis, Surgery: Misc, Pain, Antibiotics


Anesthesia, Exertional Heat Deaths May Be Linked
Fri Oct 23, 2009, 16:00
Malignant hyperthermia occurs with extreme exercise, not just surgery, researchers find.
News Topics : Surgery: Misc, Heat- / Sunstroke, Genetic Disorders, Exercise: Misc, Death & Dying: Misc


Super Obesity Ups Risk of Dying After Weight-Loss Surgery
Wed Oct 21, 2009, 16:00
Deaths also more common among those with chronic diseases, study finds.
News Topics : Weight: Misc, Weight Loss, Surgery: Misc, Respiratory Problems: Misc, Obesity, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Diabetes: Misc, Death & Dying: Misc

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