The risk of death following bariatric surgery is higher among men, older patients, and patients of surgeons who perform lower numbers of bariatric procedures, according to a study in the October 19 issue of The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).

David R. Flum, M.D., M.P.H., of the University of Washington, Seattle, and colleagues conducted a study to determine the risk of all-cause early post-surgical death

The risk of death following bariatric surgery is higher among men, older patients, and patients of surgeons who perform lower numbers of bariatric procedures, according to a study in the October 19 issue of The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).

David R. Flum, M.D., M.P.H., of the University of Washington, Seattle, and colleagues conducted a study to determine the risk of all-cause early post-surgical death

A protein responsible for fleas' astonishing jumping power could be harnessed to repair damaged arteries, according to a new study.

Scientists have taken the gene that produces resilin and used it to create a super-strong rubbery polymer with potential use in surgery

A protein responsible for fleas' astonishing jumping power could be harnessed to repair damaged arteries, according to a new study.

Scientists have taken the gene that produces resilin and used it to create a super-strong rubbery polymer with potential use in surgery

Anesthesiologists are recognized as having the most important job in the operating room. They are responsible for keeping you alive and breathing during an operation no matter how minor or serious the procedure might be.

In many hospitals, the task of selecting operating room music often falls to the anesthesiologist - and it's one many take seriously. Some patients and doctors say having an impressive music collection is even an effective marketing tool - a way an anesthesiologist can ensure being picked when a surgical team is being chosen