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
Researchers created tool to measure patient risk following surgery
Before 'Share 35,' black and Hispanic patients were less likely to receive organ than whites, researchers say
Approach cuts cancer risk without raising number of unnecessary surgeries
Two monitoring methods could warn doctors of brain damage, researchers say
As implanted heart devices increase, so do serious complications, research says
Swedish researchers compared open surgery with laparoscopy
They also spend longer in the hospital after neurosurgery, study finds
In small study, children with the spinal condition avoided repeat procedures
Survival rates were higher than for those whose kidney was taken out, researchers say
Long-term study shows cingulotomy helped improve severe obsessive-compulsive symptoms
Use of a particular procedure may be driving the trend
In small study, type 2 disease was reversed for some patients who had bariatric procedure
Biodegradable stents might lower risk of heart attack, Japanese researchers suggest
Some cases of acute lymphoblastic leukemia may not require bone marrow transplant, researchers say
Study finds lingering pain, swelling, fatigue, mobility problems in many women
In children with rare gene mutation, post-tonsillectomy death seemed to be due to reaction to pain medicine
Some report breathlessness, fatigue, insomnia and eating problems years later
Drugs avoid risks of surgery, but 20 percent of those who use them still need appendix removed
Reason may rest with concerns about recurrence of disease, study says
Many patients could safely avoid X-rays, MRIs, heart stress tests and other common procedures, docs say
Patients suffer from throat, stomach injuries
Patients did just as well in qualified local facilities as those with heart surgery units
Study found patients do just as well with lower thresholds for red blood cells
Study found those with multi-vessel heart disease showed reduced risk of dying four years later
Studies found many patients who had procedures could reduce, stop medications afterward