Researchers say various factors, including biology and health care access, may be to blame
Wide variations seen in number of procedures, depending on region where patient lives
Likelihood of complications, death higher for patients with this blood disorder, study says
New research doesn't support previous reports of a link between cancer and anesthesia
Study suggests link for multiple procedures for those under 2, but more research needed
Post-op changes in cerebral spinal fluid may indicate progression of brain disease, experts say
Patient death rate within 30 days higher if doctor has less experience with carotid stenting
Researchers pinpoint factors that make some more vulnerable to complications after surgery
Some doctors lack training and certification, botch operations, plastic surgeons say
Most support teaching hospitals, but few want a junior resident performing their operation
All women should be informed of post-mastectomy options, researchers say
Plastic surgeons want follow-up 'body contouring' procedures to be covered by insurance
Laser procedure was linked to better cosmetic outcome and blood flow, study found
Finding may someday help doctors better assess patient's prognosis, study says
But experts urge women to continue to get screened
Two studies find similar survival for women under 40 with a lumpectomy or a mastectomy
Small study finds obese women tend to be unhappy with appearance if they get breast surgery first
Toxins that get into blood can affect organ function in these vulnerable children, study finds
Risk of clotting or bleeding complications higher among this group, study says
Findings could influence individual skin cancer treatment, researchers say
Steps should be taken to prevent and monitor for clots in women at risk, experts say
Most have no formal training in doctor-patient communications, researchers say
Tool looking at exhaled anesthesia superior to brain monitoring, study finds
But for those with no symptoms, surgery to unclog the arteries may be hazardous, experts say
Researchers urge improved efforts to prevent deep vein thrombosis
Study also documents growth in less-invasive techniques, improved survival rates
Incontinence, impotence often worse than anticipated, study finds
Three months after full transplant, Charla Nash thrilled to do 'things I once took for granted'
Delaying treatment can lead to other problems, such as skin infections, doctor says
And that, researchers say, may help explain why the weight loss surgery works
Researchers say biological joints now in development could supplant today's artificial ones
Those who berate their staffs are practicing 'bad medicine,' experts say
Over three years, rate of 'highest harm' events decreased by 14 percent annually, study shows
Cesareans should not be performed for the convenience of a woman or her doctor, expert says
Bariatric patients can improve physical fitness with regular workouts, study finds
Many heart attack patients may undergo unnecessary, costly procedure, experts warn
Inflammation, infection much more likely following elective procedures, study shows
Extra pounds, vigorous exercise linked to severe knee, hip problems, research also indicates
Damage, which tends to occur after ACL injury, raises risk for osteoarthritis, researchers say
SEER registry lacked records of radiation after surgery in 1 in 5 cases in two cities studied
But only half of non-emergency artery-opening procedures were deemed appropriate
Procedure doesn't unduly delay further cancer treatment, research finds
Researchers hope to identify patients sensitive to anesthesia before surgery
Exposure to secondhand smoke is especially harmful postsurgery, experts say
Daily use to probe incision site also reduced patient pain, hospital stay, researchers say
Early trial suggests these engineered grafts have promise, but more study needed
Gastric bypass seems to reduce risk factors linked to diabetes, heart disease, study finds
Black Americans tend to go to centers that take longer to transfer patients for treatment, study finds
But laparoscopy may not be the better choice for cancer patients, expert says
Nine out of 10 hospitals stuck to best-practices guidelines, researchers say