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
Using 3-D reconstructions, program scores a mother's likelihood of normal delivery
Recommended time is seldom met in switching patients to angioplasty or stent facility, study finds
Researchers say lower hormone levels in women over 50 may explain it
Using patient's own cells to create custom airway cut risk for transplant rejection, scientists say
Racial differences in survival were seen even among those with health insurance, study finds
Heart valve replacement is better than drugs alone for some endocarditis patients, researchers say
40% higher risk in low weight than overweight patients but reasons aren't clear, researchers say
Patients often return to the hospital for preventable surgical-site infections, researchers say
Researchers suggest weaning patients off opioids before procedure is performed
Though rarely life-threatening, pediatric condition could indicate underlying disorder
Obese people who shed pounds showed improvements in gum health
Nearly half of serious infections occur 14 days after patients are discharged, study shows
Medicine is safer for mini-stroke patients, as effective as new procedure, study finds
Waiting longer than six months to repair herniated disc may hinder recovery, study says
Younger patients in study more likely to have low levels of bone-building vitamin
Experts believe the device will expand options for frailer, sicker patients
Implanted via catheter
Post-op inflammation is 20 times more likely than in non-obese women, study finds
Surgeons go in through a 'natural' opening behind the molars
Provides relief up to 72 hours
Many patients had less snoring after thyroidectomy, study finds
Women who undergo procedure to ward off cancer may be among those best suited, study finds
Before surgery, older patients should be assessed differently than younger patients, researchers say