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Saltier IV Fluids can lower risk of Surgical Complications
By Cheri Cheng | Jul 15, 2014 01:51 PM EDTA new study found that using a saltier saline drip during surgery can reduce the risk of surgical complications.
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New Research Questions Early Prostate Cancer Treatment Options
By Cheri Cheng | Jul 15, 2014 11:32 AM EDTTwo new studies found that men with low-risk prostate cancer are not receiving the best advise for their condition.
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Early ACL Surgery can be Beneficial for Young Athletes
By Cheri Cheng | Jul 12, 2014 10:49 AM EDTA new study found that delaying ACL surgery can increase young athletes' risk of sustaining a second knee injury.
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Total Knee Replacement Riskier Than Partial
By Kamal Nayan | Jul 08, 2014 02:33 PM EDTPartial knee replacement surgery is safer than total knee replacement, according to a new study.
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Blood Test can Detect Heart-Transplant Rejection Faster than a Biopsy
By Cheri Cheng | Jun 18, 2014 02:11 PM EDTA new blood test can detect whether or not a heart transplant patient will reject the organ, Stanford University researchers reported.
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Weight Loss Surgery Also Helps Protect Against Cancer
By Kamal Nayan | Jun 05, 2014 11:43 AM EDTBariatric surgery not only helps reduce weight but it also lowers cancer risk among obese people, according to a new study.
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Major Surgeries more Painful for Men than Women, Study Finds
By Cheri Cheng | Jun 04, 2014 02:54 PM EDTA new study found that men reported higher levels of pain after major surgeries than women.
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MRI-Guided Laser Procedure Better Alternative To Epilepsy Surgery
By Kamal Nayan | Jun 03, 2014 08:13 AM EDTFor patients suffering with mesial temporal lobe epilepsy (MTLE), that cant be treated with medications, a minimally invasive laser procedure performed under MRI guidance provides a safe and effective alternative to surgery, according to a new study.
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Tiny Magnets can Cause Serious Injuries in Children
By Cheri Cheng | May 19, 2014 10:36 AM EDTA new report found that injuries caused by tiny magnet toys have increased over the years.
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Prostate Tests Underestimate the Severity of the Tumor
By Cheri Cheng | Apr 12, 2014 09:45 AM EDTA new study found that prostate tests often underestimate the severity of the tumor.
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Surgery for Prostate Cancer Could be More Effective
By Cheri Cheng | Mar 06, 2014 10:32 AM ESTA new study is reporting that surgery is the better option for prostate cancer.
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Tooth Extraction Before Heart Surgery Increases Risk of Complications
By Cheri Cheng | Feb 28, 2014 09:44 AM ESTA Mayo Clinic study found that dental extractions before heart surgery could increase risk of complications.
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New Guidelines Call for Fewer C-Sections
By Cheri Cheng | Feb 20, 2014 11:09 AM ESTA new set of guidelines recommended doctors to be more patient before deciding to perform a C-section.
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“Tumor Monorail” Can Move Inaccessible Tumors
By Cheri Cheng | Feb 18, 2014 09:35 AM ESTA research team designed a "tumor monorail" that could move tumors to an area where doctors can treat them more effectively.
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Cat Bites Might Lead to Surgery, Study Find
By Kamal Nayan | Feb 10, 2014 09:47 AM ESTA person if bit by a cat on hand might get hospitalized in need of a surgery, a new study has found.
