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Facial dog bites in children may require repeated plastic surgery

Dog bites to the face are a relatively common injury in young children, and often require repeated plastic surgery procedures to deal with persistent scarring, according to a report in the March Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. ...

Surgery created Apr 22, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Addressing a medical myth: Wait 30 minutes after eating before you swim

The old saying that you should wait at least 30 minutes after eating before you swim is based on the idea that after a big meal, blood will be diverted away from your arms and legs, towards your stomach's ...

Health created Jan 22, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Cervical stitch has risks, decreases pre-term births for few women

Cerclage is a well-known medical procedure which places stitches around the cervix. These stitches are intended to provide support to the cervix in the hopes of reducing preterm birth in women at risk for ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology created Apr 18, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

FDA orders safety studies of women's surgical mesh

(AP) -- The Food and Drug Administration is ordering medical device manufacturers to study safety complications with surgical mesh widely used to repair women's pelvic problems.

Medications created Jan 04, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Advocacy group seeks ban on pelvic surgical mesh

(AP) -- A consumer advocacy group is calling on government regulators to ban a type of surgical mesh used to treat pelvic collapse, saying it exposes patients to serious risks.

Medications created Aug 25, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

FDA: pelvic mesh for women riskier than thought

A product commonly used in surgery to treat incontinence and other women's health problems causes far more complications than previously thought and is likely exposing patients to unnecessary risks, according to U.S. health ...

Medications created Jul 13, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0