The risk of deep vein thrombosis after hip and knee surgery remains high, even among patients who are given anticoagulation therapy as a precaution.
People with AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) should beware of biopsies, according to doctors in the USA.
There’s now yet another reason to avoid chemotherapy.
People with a history of hepatitis run the risk of having the virus reactivated by cancer drug treatments that suppress the immune system.
UK and US officials warn that patients receiving cochlear implants - electrodes inserted into the inner ear to restore a degree of hearing in those with severe sensorineural deafness
