Hysterectomy complications differ by approach
November 25, 2008 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Compared with abdominal hysterectomy, vaginal and laparoscopy-assisted vaginal hysterectomies (LAVH) are associated with fewer complications during the initial hysterectomy admission but result in more readmissions thereafter, according to an Australian report in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
New drug treats traveler's diarrhea: study
October 28, 2008 — WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A new antibiotic works well to reduce the misery of traveler's diarrhea, U.S. researchers reported on Tuesday.
Program reduces hip fracture complications
October 21, 2008 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - After surgery to fix a broken hip, a comprehensive treatment and care program can reduce the rate of complications and mortality, a Danish study shows.
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