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Secondary Glaucoma Common After Pediatric Cataract Surgery
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Surgery for congenital cataracts in children is often followed by the development of glaucoma within a few weeks or after several years, according to a report in the December issue of the British Journal of Ophthalmology. Reuters Health Information
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Gastric Bypass Surgery Boosts Testosterone Production Dramatically
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After obese men undergo gastric bypass surgery, their testosterone levels almost double in the following year, according to a study reported here at the XIII World Congress of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO). Reuters Health Information
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Intermittent Pneumatic Compression May Save Ischemic Limb
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Blood flow through a leg affected by peripheral artery disease can be enhanced with intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC). The technique improves wound healing and may save the limb from amputation, Mayo Clinic investigators report in the March issue of the Journal of Vascular Surgery. Reuters Health Information
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