Leg Stent Surgery Unnecessary in Many Cases, Report Warns
Many leg stent surgeries are unnecessary, and some doctors appear to be prone to recommend them too quickly, according to the findings of a new study.…
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Many leg stent surgeries are unnecessary, and some doctors appear to be prone to recommend them too quickly, according to the findings of a new study.…
A new study finds that major surgery doubles the risk of suffering some loss of cognitive ability.…
A new study finds that human error accounts for most surgical mistakes.…
The findings of a new study suggest top-ranked hospitals do not provide better surgical outcomes to patients than hospitals who do not make the prestigious rankings.…
The findings of a new study suggest that surgeons who have more complaints involving “unprofessional behavior” brought by co-workers are more likely to have patients who experience surgical complications and medical errors.…
Frail patients are more likely to suffer complications from outpatient procedures, according to the findings of a new study.…
A new study warns that 12% of gastrointestinal surgeries worldwide result in surgical site infections, many of which are resistant to preoperative antibiotics.…
A new study highlights the reasons less experienced surgical residents often find themselves subject to medical malpractice lawsuits, including perioperative mistakes, elective surgeries and a lack of direct supervision.…
Patients face an increased risk of complications when surgeons double-book surgeries, according to the findings of a new study.…
A case study involving an 11 year old boy who needed nasal surgery highlights the risks of powerful rare earth magnets.…