Multifocal lens mimics sight provided by the human eye
They have lower death rates for certain complex gastrointestinal procedures
European hospitals hold heart attack patients longer than necessary
Heated chemotherapy, surgery may boost survival rates for some abdominal cavity tumor patients
Catheter-guided device seals damage from deadly complication of heart attack
Procedure prevents stroke in those who don't respond to medication
Serious complications possible for women who try, study finds
New device that redirects flow shows promise in pilot study
Study finds direct injection after surgery works without antibiotics
Research on the mollusks may lead to development of new surgical adhesives
Doctors' use of camera-guided system in surgery benefits young heart patients
Study examines new artificial disc for degenerative disease
It's designed to minimize radiation exposure to healthy tissue
New technique leaves patients less distressed after surgeries
Finds cisplatin-based therapy increases survival after surgery
Study finds it boosts survival rates, cuts on relapse of cancer
Anti-inflammatory prevents recurrence of disease in mice after islet cell operation
Researchers say consequences are far-reaching
Studies outline better methods to detect and treat dangerous condition
Patient's health, location of procedure affect outcomes for seniors
Patients aren't influenced by explanation of risks of procedure, study finds
Agency still concerned about long-term effects
New test pinpoints obstructive sleep apnea in kids
Similar rates of costly operations in profit, nonprofit Medicare plans
Study finds fewer grafts remain open under procedure
French researchers find disease quelled even if patient isn't obese
Women with an increased chance of disease have more surgical options
Minimally invasive surgery leads to few complications, quick recovery
Surgical procedure reduces postoperative discomfort
Prepare them a day in advance
Low doses after surgery made little difference in recurrence rates, study finds
Clotting risk no greater than with bare metal stents
New computerized tool helps doctors determine whether disease will metastasize
Procedure a double-edged sword for these patients, study finds
Study finds death rates much lower at high-volume hospitals
International study tries to find which therapies will work best
Improvements seen in 5 years, but other symptoms remain
Those engineered from a patient's tissue can repair damage
Delaying it may put patients at risk, study finds
They're a cost-effective way to open arteries, study finds
Two-stage treatment works on age-related macular degeneration
Multiple, simultaneous stenting of arteries poses no dangers, study says
Closing left atrial pouch helps prevents strokes, study says
Study says mechanical bowel preparation not needed before colorectal procedures
Alcohol consumption increases risk of post-operative infection
High death rate from complications drops under skilled hands
Hospital experience important, surgeon's experience more so
Repairs life-threatening bulge in part of artery that carries blood to head, body
They report less anxiety as their children prepare for operation
Investigational technique now routine, and some fear prematurely