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Articles about surgery
Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Kids May Have Genetic Cause
February 9, 2010
Future treatments might come in the form of a throat spray, researchers say
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Surgeons Suffering Work-Related Injuries
February 5, 2010
Laparoscopy responsible for 'pending epidemic,' researchers say
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Health Tip: Getting Cardiac Rehabilitation
February 5, 2010
Who may need this type of therapy
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Agricultural Chemical Spray Linked to Birth Defect Risk
February 5, 2010
Infant abdominal hernia rates higher near farms using atrazine, research shows
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With C-Section, Stitches May Be Best
February 4, 2010
More complications noted with staples than sutures, study finds
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Organ Transplant Drug Keeps Immune System in Check
February 3, 2010
In lab tests, it fights rejection and reduces need for immunosuppressive meds, study finds
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Health Tip: Who's a Candidate for Gastric Bypass Surgery?
January 29, 2010
People for whom the surgery may be recommended
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CT Scans Reduce Unneeded Appendectomies in Women
January 28, 2010
Procedure helps avoid misdiagnosis in those under 45
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Injections May Boost Knee Surgery Success
January 28, 2010
Patients with torn meniscus plus arthritis recover better when given sodium hyaluronate, study finds
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'Mirror Therapy' Appears to Reduce Post-Amputation Pain
January 27, 2010
Technique tricks soldiers' brains into believing their limbs are intact, researchers say
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Amputation Affects Sexes Differently
January 26, 2010
Women report more anxiety, trouble with daily living, study finds
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Intensive Rectal Cancer Treatment Shows Promise
January 26, 2010
Tumors were downstaged in most patients following chemo-surgery regimen, researchers say
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Prostate Cancer Care Varies By Hospital Type
January 25, 2010
Private facilities less likely to opt for surgery than county hospitals, research shows
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Smokers More Prone to Long-Term Prescription Painkiller Use
January 21, 2010
Opioid abuse is a risk for patients with back pain, researchers say
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Excess Weight Poses Anesthesia Challenge
January 19, 2010
Obese patients can take steps to minimize risk, experts say
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Traditional Surgery Not Always Best for Abdominal Aneurysm
January 18, 2010
A minimally invasive technique works better in some cases, researchers say
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Study Questions Need for Emergency Appendectomies
January 18, 2010
Appendicitis may have viral origins, researchers suggest
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For Very Obese, Gastric Bypass May Extend Life
January 18, 2010
Decision-making depends on comparing benefits vs. risks, researchers say
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Race, Weight May Influence Success of Prostate Surgery
January 15, 2010
Among diabetic men undergoing prostatectomy, obese whites have worse outcomes, study finds
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Therapy May Relieve Breast Cancer Surgery Complication
January 13, 2010
Early physical therapy prevented or reduced secondary lymphedema in study patients
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Slim Risk of Death After Joint Replacement
January 7, 2010
Mortality risk highest within first 26 days after hip or knee surgery, study finds
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Two Methods Help Prevent Infections After Surgery
January 6, 2010
Nasal swabs, skin washes with antiseptics improve odds, studies show
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Might Surgical Weight Loss Put Bones at Risk?
January 1, 2010
Experts consider possible causes after study finds high fracture rate
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Sinus Surgery Brings Relief to Many
January 1, 2010
Study found 76% of sinusitis sufferers felt better afterwards
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Procedure Boosts Outcomes in Implantable Defibrillator Patients
December 31, 2009
Catheter-based cardiac tissue clearing cuts recurrence of a dangerous heart arrhythmia, study finds
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