Saturday, May 25, 2013
Saturday, May 25, 2013

Health News

Surgery / Misc.

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Cosmetic Procedures for Arms on the Rise, Plastic Surgeons Say
04/29/2013
Vast majority of patients are women
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Stem cells to relieve lower back pain?
By Brenda Goodman HealthDay Reporter
04/12/2013
Early study says maybe, but experts say much more research on treatment is needed
 
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Brain Surgery Eases Compulsive Eating in 10-Year-Old Girl 04/09/2013
Benign tumor was causing premature puberty and obesity linked to overeating, doctors say
 
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Weight Loss Surgery May Help Diabetes 01/06/2012
Not a cure, but operation plus meds better than either treatment alone, researcher says
 
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Weight-loss surgery linked to fewer heart attacks, deaths 01/03/2012
By Steven Reinberg
HealthDay Reporter
Obese people who undergo weight loss surgery appear to reduce their risk of heart attack, stroke and death, Swedish researchers report.
 
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Risk Factors for Vision Loss After Spine Surgery Identified 12/29/2011
Rare complication occurs in as many as one out of every 1,000 spine surgeries, researchers say
 
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As Gastric Banding Increases, So May Complications 12/22/2011
Puzzling respiratory symptoms require investigation, researchers say
 
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1st Artificial Windpipe Made With Stem Cells Seems Successful 11/24/2011
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Using patient's own cells to create custom airway cut risk for transplant rejection, scientists say
 
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1st Artificial Windpipe Made With Stem Cells Seems Successful 11/23/2011
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Using patient's own cells to create custom airway cut risk for transplant rejection, scientists say
 
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Surgery May Boost Survival With Dangerous Heart Condition 11/22/2011
By Steven Reinberg
HealthDay Reporter
Heart valve replacement is better than drugs alone for some endocarditis patients, researchers say
 
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Thin People May Be at Greater Risk for Post-Surgery Death 11/21/2011
By Steven Reinberg
HealthDay Reporter
40% higher risk in low weight than overweight patients but reasons aren't clear, researchers say
 
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Losing Weight May Help Fight Gum Disease 11/16/2011
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Obese people who shed pounds showed improvements in gum health
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News | FDA OKs Heart Valve That Does Not Require Open-Heart Surgery 11/03/2011
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