Preventive Double Mastectomy
2014-07-17
Undergoing preventive double mastectomy may not significantly extend life expectancy, research says.
FDA Considers Appetite-Curbing Implant for Severely Obese
2014-06-17
Agency committee weighs application of nerve-stimulating deviceContinue Reading
Implanted Defibrillators May Help Patients With Moderate Heart Failure
2014-06-03
Devices could extend life and bolster guidelines for their use, researchers sayContinue Reading
Sagging Eyelids More Common in Men, Fair-Skinned and Overweight: Study
2014-05-29
A family history of condition also increases your riskContinue Reading
Some Kids With Cochlear Implants Suffer Memory Problems
2014-05-22
Certain amount of ‘catch-up’ is needed because of hearing loss, researcher saysContinue Reading
Botox Might Help Treat Bladder Disorders
2014-05-17
Studies found it eased incontinence, helped counter loss of bladder controlContinue Reading
Solar Flares Might Actually Help Some Heart Patients
2014-05-09
Patients with implanted cardiac devices had smoother rhythms when sun ‘storms’ erupted, study foundContinue Reading
Implanted Device Lowers Blood Pressure in Rat Study
2014-05-08
Procedure might one day offer an option for people who are resistant to medication, researchers suggestContinue Reading
Gene Therapy May Enhance Cochlear Implants, Animal Study Finds
2014-04-23
Growth of cells in inner ear may boost sound sensitivity, researchers say
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After Skin Cancer, Removable Model Replaces Real Ear
2014-04-11
Attached by implanted magnets, prosthetic ear helps Chicago patient feel ‘normal’ againContinue Reading
New Knees, Hips May Also Help the Heart
2014-03-11
Joint replacement might boost physical activity in arthritis patients, study author saysContinue Reading
Study Questions FDA Warning Against CT Scans for Those With Heart Devices
2014-02-27
It found no harm to patients with devices such as pacemakers, defibrillators, but agency still concerned
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Necks, Butts Growth Areas for U.S. Plastic Surgeons
2014-02-26
More than 15 million cosmetic surgeries and minimally invasive procedures performed in 2013Continue Reading
Experimental ‘Implanted Insulin’ Device Seeks to Control Blood Sugar Levels
2014-02-07
The hope: to eliminate daily injections for those with diabetes, but much testing remains to be doneContinue Reading