November 17, 2019 Stents, bypass surgery offer only limited benefits for millions with heart disease, study finds Stents and coronary artery bypass surgery are no more effective than intensive drug treatment and better health habits in preventing millions of Americans from heart attacks and death, a large study found, shedding new light on a major controversy in cardiology.
November 14, 2019 South Dakota doctor made millions of dollars performing unnecessary surgeries, feds say A South Dakota neurosurgeon made millions by performing unnecessary and invasive surgeries in order to profit from medical devices in which he had financial interest.
November 14, 2019 Mom told cancer would 'eat away at your nose' without urgent treatment She said that while her confidence is shattered, she felt the need to speak out in order to warn others.
November 13, 2019 New Jersey man has tumor size of his head removed from neck Wingert said that several doctors had been hesitant to operate because of the risks associated with the tumor that size.
November 11, 2019 Seattle Children's shuts down 11 operating rooms over mold concerns The move comes several months after a mold infestation left at least one person dead and give others sickened.
November 11, 2019 Mom 'grateful' to be alive after losing leg in horror motorcycle accident It took a few days for Chouinard to register that her leg was gone.
November 11, 2019 Virginia doctor allegedly tied women's tubes, performed other surgeries without consent A Virginia doctor was arrested Friday for allegedly performing unnecessary surgical procedures on women without their knowledge or consent.
November 7, 2019 Woman's 40-pound ovarian cyst was impeding her ability to breathe Once removed, doctors determined the cyst weighed 40 pounds.
November 5, 2019 Man has 12-centimeter parasitic worm removed from brain after years of numbness, blackouts The parasite had allegedly been living in his brain for 15 years.
November 1, 2019 Texas boy recovering from dog mauling after multiple surgeries: reports A 9-year-old Texas boy has been cleared to go home Friday after undergoing multiple surgeries following a dog attack, according to reports.
