Swine Flu (H1N1)
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Study: Weight-Loss Surgery Getting Safer
Weight-loss surgery done by experts is no more dangerous than other major surgery, a study concludes. These procedures are known as bariatric surgery. The study looked at data on two types, gastric bands and gastric bypass. The bands are wrapped around the stomach to make it smaller. The bypass makes the stomach smaller and also bypasses part of the intestines. Researchers looked at two years of data from 10 hospitals that specialize in this type of surgery. For every 1,000 people, 3 died during surgery or within the next month. Another 43 had a major problem, such as a blood clot. A few years ago, death rates were about 20 per 1,000. The study appeared in the New England Journal of Medicine. The Associated Press wrote about it July 30.
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Epilepsy and Acupuncture
Is there any evidence that acupuncture can help patients with epilepsy?
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Exercise Advice for Mitral Valve Prolapse
With the deaths of runners in the Chicago and New York marathons, will there be any changes in the advice given to people with mitral valve prolapse about running marathons?
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Abdominal Adhesions and Organ Function
I know that abdominal adhesions can cause small bowel obstructions, but can they adhere to other abdominal organs, e.g. gallbladder, liver etc., and compromise their function?
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Flomax and Sexual Function
What effect does Flomax have on sexual function?
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Medication for Restless Leg Syndrome
I have been prescribed Klonopin for restless leg syndrome. It has not helped yet. Does this medicine have to be taken for a certain amount of time before it works?
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Ruptured Appendix and Infertility
Is there any link between a severe ruptured appendix and later infertility?
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Breast Cyst Aspiration and Risks
Is there any risk associated with a needle biopsy to confirm a benign cyst in the breast?
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Rezoom Lens
I have been diagnosed with cataracts. My ophthalmologist has recommended surgery and lens replacement. I would like to know if the Resume lens will be more effective than an intraocular lens? I currently wear bifocals.
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