Studies found many patients who had procedures could reduce, stop medications afterward
Less pain and faster recovery, but expert notes older approach sometimes still best
But patients do need to be closely monitored in the hospital, researchers say
Study found a greater risk of death within 7 years of receiving stent implant
Small, early study found lower risk of death and complications with less invasive procedure
Many patients given narcotics after short-stay surgery become chronic users, study says
Single patients' odds of dying are twice as high over five years, study says
Advice to foster healing and prevent infection
Mother, child fare best with spontaneous labor at 38 to 39 weeks' gestation, study finds
But misoprostol does have side effects, large study found
Small study finds those with temporal lobe disorder can be seizure-free afterward
Study found complication rates of 5 to 10 percent among obese patients
Fixing leaky mitral valves improved heart function, exercise capacity, study found
In affected patients, testing allows surgeons to avoid that metal when choosing implants
New guidelines say surgeons who spot problems early may be able to prevent them from getting worse
Antibiotic treatment prevented dangerous MRSA infection
Panel of medical students looked at before and after photos in guessing ages
However, low response rates may put accuracy of results into question
Most men left with nerves on both sides of the gland can achieve orgasm, study shows
Treatment may not extend life for older patients with locally advanced disease
Operating sooner, later worse for babies, preliminary research finds
And repeat surgery is likely for many younger recipients, researchers predict
Study found respiratory distress syndrome more likely in small, premature infants born by cesarean
In 26-year study, procedure cut seizures and boosted quality of life long-term
Only associated with multiple surgeries; not a reason to delay needed procedures, experts say
Re-blockage rates similar for both procedures, study finds
After a partial mastectomy, almost one in four women requires re-excision, study finds
Risk of death is 1.7 per thousand donors, new study finds
But it's not clear yet how helpful the molecular exam will be, experts say
However, it's not clear which patients would benefit, studies find
Survey of survivors found that only about half were asked their preference for type of surgery
Cangrelor has potential to reduce clot risk with low bleeding problems in heart patients, study finds
Knee surgery associated with twice the risk compared to hip procedure, evidence review found
But several plastic surgeons say psychology may be at work as well
But the surgeon performing the operation also makes a difference, an expert says
Men who listened to Bach with headphones during procedure seemed less stressed, study says
Both younger and older physicians performed worse on thyroid removal surgeries, study found
And married people showed greatest improvement afterwards, study found
Higher-volume centers had lower death rate for patients with complications, study finds
Not a cure, but operation plus meds better than either treatment alone, researcher says
People with serious cardiovascular issues may be good candidates, experts say
Rare complication occurs in as many as one out of every 1,000 spine surgeries, researchers say
Long, painstaking surgery has so far only been done on 18 patients worldwide
Puzzling respiratory symptoms require investigation, researchers say
Starting within days of the operation seems beneficial for those with new knees, but not hips
Not doing it had little effect on recovery, death risk among elderly patients
As population ages, more women over 60 will face the choice, study notes
Older women, blacks, rural residents less likely to get procedure done immediately
You're no more likely to die if operated on at 7 p.m. versus 9 a.m., researchers find
Not enough data to tell which device is best, researchers say