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Statins May Stave Off Gallstones
But prescribing them for protection would be questionable, expert says

Laser Eye Surgery Safe Long-Term: Study
No difference seen in annual rate of cell loss, researchers say

Breast Cancer May Be Gone, But Pain Lingers
Nearly half of patients have chronic pain, researchers find

Cataract Surgery Doesn’t Worsen Macular Degeneration: Study
Link likely due to fact that both eye conditions are age-related, researchers say

Poorer Outcomes After ’Off-Pump’ Bypass Surgery
Keeping patients on the heart-lung machine improved survival, study found

Surgery, Illness Not Linked to Mental Decline in Seniors
New findings contradict previous reports of increased risks of dementia

Repairing Injured Lungs May Boost Organ Donations
Researchers also identify immune cells involved in tissue damage caused by smoking

Liposuctioned Fat Can Be Used for Breast Augmentation
Method may be safe alternative to implants, researchers say

Anesthesia, Exertional Heat Deaths May Be Linked
Malignant hyperthermia occurs with extreme exercise, not just surgery, researchers find

After Tonsillectomy, Short-Term Antibiotics Effective: Study
Three-day course relieves pain as well as seven-day regimen, researchers find