Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy: Now or Later?
2010-09-20
More complications in women who get immediate reconstruction but need radiation later, study findsContinue Reading
Cosmetic Surgery Not a Help for Body Dysmorphic Disorder
2010-08-17
Psychiatric condition drives desire for procedures but patients often remain unsatisfied, study findsContinue Reading
Specific Type of Blood Clot Filter Linked to Complications
2010-08-09
Bard Recovery and Bard G2 filters may fracture with time; doctor, patient awareness urged, report statesContinue Reading
Economic Status May Affect Kids' Hearing Aid Care
2010-07-20
Medicaid patients experience more problems after cochlear implant, report showsContinue Reading
Knee Replacements Can Fail for Various Reasons, Expert Says
2010-07-16
Implants vulnerable to friction, infection, instability, fracture and stiffness, specialist warnsContinue Reading
Botox May Temporarily Paralyze Emotions, Too
2010-06-17
Facial expressions provide sensory feedback to the brain that influences feelings, research showsContinue Reading
Scientist Becomes First Human 'Infected' With Computer Virus
2010-05-28
As implantable medical device technology advances, so will potential risks, researcher warnsContinue Reading
Younger Is Better When Getting Cochlear Implants
2010-05-18
Post-surgical improvements on hearing tests greater in those under 65, study findsContinue Reading
Older Patients More Apt to Be Happy With Plastic Surgery
2010-05-18
Those over 53, and those treated for depression typically most satisfied, survey findsContinue Reading
Botox Injections May Relieve Tennis Elbow Pain
2010-04-26
But some patients suffered side effects, including reduced strength after shots, study findsContinue Reading
FDA Issues Warning on 'Fat-Melting' Spa Injections
2010-04-07
There’s no proof the procedures work and serious side effects can occur, agency saysContinue Reading
Implant Shows Promise for Hard-to-Treat Epilepsy
2010-03-18
Pacemaker-like device cut frequency of seizures in study participantsContinue Reading
Lip Implants Using Neck Tissue Have Lasting Effects
2010-03-15
Study found the procedure improved appearance for two yearsContinue Reading
Botox Approved for Spasticity in Stroke Victims
2010-03-09
A common aftereffect of strokeContinue Reading