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
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