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
At least one woman died and others came close after illicit procedures from non-physicians
Surgery using abdominal tissue led to rapid psychological recovery, but had physical side effects
That makes older drivers safer drivers, experts say
Findings suggest clot-preventing measures should be considered in this patient group, researchers say
Feeling better can help speed recovery
Recurrence rate halved compared to those who undergo breast-conserving surgery alone, research shows
Studies find obese children have twice as many respiratory complications, need less anesthetic
Researchers found relatives living with those getting gastric bypass procedure also lost weight
Almost half of patients are seizure-free 10 years later, study finds
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