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Big Gulp: Man Swallows Cellphone, Needs Surgery
By Rachael Rettner published
A man in Ireland swallowed an entire cellphone that became lodged in his stomach and was tricky to remove, according to a new report.
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Splat! Paintball Blow Causes Liver Damage in Teen
By Sara G. Miller published
Bruises, black eyes… liver damage?
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Costly, Deadly, Complicated: These 7 Surgeries Take the Biggest Toll
By Sara G. Miller published
Why does someone need an emergency surgery?
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Unlucky 7? Emergency Surgery Usually Means These Operations
By Sara G. Miller published
Need to go under the knife, stat? You're probably having one of these procedures.
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An Unusual Case of a Bulging Esophagus
By Cari Nierenberg published
About 50 years after having surgery, a man sought medical help for a rather unusual condition.
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Woman's Weight-Loss Surgery Leads to Vision Loss
By Sara G. Miller published
Vision problems in one woman were traced back to an uncommon source.
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Are Simulated Human Hearts As Good As Animal Models? (Op-Ed)
By Erica Cherry Kemmerling published
How can we expect technology to improve if a person’s health is at stake?
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