Youngsters who metabolize the pain killer faster than usual are at risk, experts warn
Back-to-school season can mean more eye injuries, expert warns
But study found slightly higher risk several years after procedure
1 in 20 carriers can expect a life-saving shock each year, researcher says
No major difference in outcomes of coronary artery bypass graft with minimal or large leg incisions
Study found seniors who had procedure were less likely to have fall-related breaks
Reducing job-related emotional exhaustion among nurses could benefit patients, cut costs, study says
Researchers grow small vessels using stem cells from fat gathered through liposuction
Experts say doctors need to cut chances of cardiac trouble before procedure
Improved cataract surgery techniques, less smoking may be reasons why
Researchers found regular monitoring may be just as effective for those with localized disease
Researchers speculate growth was stimulated, at least in part, by stretching caused by exercise
But return on investment isn't the point in evaluating medical procedures, expert says
Reason for disparity in therapy is unclear but, overall, the trend is to preserve the larynx
Research shows some girls with the condition have physical pain, lower self-esteem
Expert panel said sentinel lymph node biopsy to show if cancer has spread could be used more consistently
More selective use of devices that keep arteries open could save U.S. $200 million a year
Grafts from frozen tissue restored hormone production for up to 7 years in small study
Older heart patients who experienced confusion took a long time to recover thinking skills
Many parents take advantage of summer break to schedule the surgery to give kids time to recover
Controversial devices can shed metal particles; patients who have them need regular monitoring
But doctors say findings only apply to a certain few
Training regimen linked to improved strength, mobility and heart health a year after surgery
Donations fell by 50,000 in June, experts note
For some, bariatric procedures banish the disease, but only for a while
In small study, some people had about 45 percent return of skin color
But experts caution that second procedure carries its own risks
Obese patients who had bariatric procedure had lower rates of kidney disease, study found
Black women lost less than whites, but the gap was narrower when diabetes was present, study finds
Patients maintained lower weight, improvement in cholesterol levels
It's not clear whether gastric procedures boost the risk
But experts stress that obese kids do have non-surgical options that may work
But exercise kept post-surgical increase in fat around organs at bay, study found
Improved quality of life for 10-year-old with rare condition, researchers report
Most victims also able to experience sexual pleasure following the reconstructive surgery
Lung disease can also put older hip and knee surgery patients at risk, study finds
But former smokers were no different than nonsmokers, results showed
Study found almost doubled risk after spinal fusion
These systems coordinate emergency medical services and hospitals to speed patient care
Minimally invasive approach might have applications for weight-loss procedures, cancer care in humans
In study, one-third benefited from taking Zytiga plus hormone therapy for 6 months before surgery
Location of spinal cord damage allowed surgeons to bypass damaged nerve in arm
Hormonal benefits are gained from bariatric procedures, new study suggests
Yes, small study concludes, but some other experts disagree
Procedure to open heart arteries linked to raised death rate in people with peripheral artery disease
About half of patients are seizure-free after first medication, study finds
Researchers found similar success rates whether or not patients got the expensive evaluation
Real-world results promising for high-risk aortic stenosis patients, researchers say
Study finds poorer outcomes with localized, partial-breast approach
Study comparing it to standard open surgeries found fewer infections, shorter hospital stays