Stem Cells Can Restore Motor Function in Stroke Patients
Experimental procedure helps restore movement even a year after stroke
Many Still on Opioids Six Months After Total Joint Arthroplasty
Study findings highlight growing epidemic
Too Few Patients Receive Surgical Treatment for Ovarian Cancer
Advanced age, disease are predictors for receiving only chemo, radiation, or nothing at all
Patients Like to See Physicians Wearing White Coats
Patients prefer doctors who wear 'professional' attire, survey finds
New Program May Help Cut UTIs Associated With Catheter Use
Researchers find new training method led to fewer urinary tract infections
Breast Cancer Survivors Benefit From Mindfulness Meditation
Six-week class reduced fear of recurrence, fatigue and anxiety, researchers report
May 2016 Briefing – Surgery
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Surgery for May 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
Vigilance Urged for Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
Heparin should be terminated on suspicion of HIT; alternative anticoagulants recommended
Parathyroidectomy Ups QOL in Primary Hyperparathyroidism
After successful surgery, quality-of-life scores improve to level of controls undergoing thyroid sx
AHRQ Communication Toolkit Can Help After Patient Harm Occurs
Toolkit helps patients, families, clinicians, and administrators discuss what happened
