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

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Conservative Treatment with a Sling can Replace Surgery for Shoulder Fractures

There is nothing to be gained by operating on a patient with a so-called displaced fracture of the shoulder. Three weeks with the arm in a sling so that the shoulder is kept inactive yields the same results.

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