132 articles on "surgery"

All About Lasik Eye Surgery

You may well have heard of laser eye surgery, but have you heard of lasik? This is short for "Laser in situ Keratomileusis" and it is a particular type of refractive laser eye surgery. It is used for a variety of conditions of the eye and can correct...

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Weight Loss Surgery Helps Diabetes and Heart Problems in Ohio

Gastric bypass surgery not only helps obese people lose weight, but it may also help patients' hearts return to a healthier state and shape, according to a new study in the Feb. 8 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. This ...

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Is Doctor Liable For Malpractice For Not Acting According To Colon Cancer Screening Recommendations

Colon cancer is the second leading cause of deaths resulting from cancer. Every year, around 48,000 men and women will pass away because of colon cancer. A large number of these fatalities might be prevented with early detection and treatment by stan...

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Individual With Metastatic Colon Cancer On Account of No Screening By Physician May Have A Claim

The second greatest number of cancer deaths is from colon cancer. Every year, approximately 48,000 people will die as a result of colon cancer. A large number of these deaths might be prevented with early diagnosis and treatment by routine colon canc...

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Where's The Plastic In Plastic Surgery

Where's The "Plastic" In Plastic Surgery?- by Mike Jones(c) Mike Jones - All Rights reserved http://www.bodyfaq.com Don't be looking for the Dupont Company sales rep the nexttime you visit a Plastic Surgeon's office because, despitepop...

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What to Eat After Gastric Bypass Surgery

What to Eat After Gastric Bypass Surgery by: Beverley Brooke Many people are under the impression that gastric bypass surgery is the easy way out of obesity. However, those that believe this unfortunately misunderstand the operation and its life...

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Gastric Bypass Surgery - What Are The Risks?

Gastric Bypass Surgery - What Are The Risks? by: Beverley Brooke Although all of the risks involved in gastric bypass surgery aren't fully known, there are many that are. These include possible infection, clotting of the blood, and the deve...

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Laser Eye Surgery Demystifying LASIK

Copyright 2005 Octocat LtdLASIK - A now common procedureOne of the first things that springs to mind when considering corrective eye surgery is the term, "LASIK". An acronym for "laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis," this rather common procedure is...

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Gastric Bypass Surgery, an Overview

Gastric Bypass Surgery, an Overview  by: Beverley Brooke With the number of people suffering from obesity rising so rapidly in America it was only a matter of time before the miracle cure for those who were morbidly obese. Is it all really as si...

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Different Types of Laser Eye Surgery

There are a variety of different types of laser eye surgery that can be used to help correct many conditions suffered by the eye. From minor conditions to serious illnesses, laser eye surgery can help restore sight or even save it. The advancements i...

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