Weight Loss Surgery May Increase Fracture Risk
Individuals who undergo weight loss surgery may face an elevated risk of bone fractures, according to a study published in the Journal of Internal Medicine.
Immune therapy reduces risk of recurrence in aggressive breast cancer
An immune therapy for the most aggressive form of breast cancer can substantially reduce the risk of the disease returning, according to a clinical trial led by Professor…
Urgent improvements needed in the care of children with suspected appendicitis – study
Thousands of UK children undergo unnecessary appendix surgery each year in the NHS, a new study reveals. Surgery for appendicitis is the most common emergency operation in children.
Weight Loss Surgery May Reduce the Risk of Colorectal Cancer
Weight loss surgery may reduce the risk of developing colorectal cancer by one-third, according to an analysis of all relevant published studies. The findings are published in BJS(British…
Weight Loss Surgery May Reduce the Risk of Heart Failure and Premature Death
Compared with routine care, weight loss surgery was linked with a reduced risk of hypertension,heart failure, and early death in a study based on information from a primary…