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HIV No Barrier to Getting Liver Transplant, Study Finds

Liver transplants to treat a common type of liver cancer are a viable option for people infected with HIV, according to new research.
Noisy Operating Rooms May Jeopardize Patient Safety

Background noise in the operating room -- such as the sounds of surgical equipment, chatter or music -- can affect surgeons' ability to understand what is being said to them and might result in a breakdown of communication among surgical team members, according to a new study.
Procedure for Incontinence in Women May Lose Effectiveness With Time

The success of a common surgery for pelvic organ prolapse -- a painful and distressing condition affecting many women -- lessens over time, according to a new study.
Gene Test May Help Predict Success of Weight-Loss Surgery

Weight loss after gastric bypass surgery varies widely, and scientists say they have identified a genetic variation that may help explain the discrepancy.
Study Supports Broader Access to Lap-Band Weight-Loss Surgery

The Lap-Band weight-loss procedure should not be restricted only to patients who are very severely obese, a new study suggests.
General Anesthesia Not Linked to Raised Risk for Dementia

Despite previous concerns, older people who receive general anesthesia are not at greater risk of developing long-term dementia or Alzheimer's disease, a new study says.
Antidepressants May Hasten Bypass Recovery, Study Finds

Depression is relatively common in patients who undergo heart bypass surgery, and a new study finds that short-term use of antidepressants may aid patients' recovery.
How Weight-Loss Surgery Improves Diabetes Control

Gastric bypass -- a widely used weight-loss procedure -- appears to change the hormones and amino acids produced during digestion, which could explain how the surgery eliminates symptoms of type 2 diabetes, according to a small new study.
For Some Seniors With Skin Cancer, Surgery Not Always Best Choice

Surgery may not be the best option for treating non-melanoma skin cancer in frail, elderly patients, a new study reports.
Paralyzed Patient Moves Prosthetic Arm With Her Mind

It sounds like science fiction, but researchers are gaining ground in developing mind-controlled robotic arms that could give people with paralysis or amputated limbs more independence.

 

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