FRIDAY, Jan. 2 (HealthDay News) -- Though viewed as a safe and long-lasting way to alleviate hip-related pain, hip-replacement surgery isn't foolproof. And when the procedure fails, the problem more often lies with surgical error than a prosthetic design flaw, a new survey found.

Dislocation of the implant was the most common cause for hip-replacem

(HealthDay News) -- Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve, which runs from the forearm into the hand, becomes pressed or squeezed at the wrist, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. The result may be pain, weakness or numbness in the hand and wrist, radiating up the arm.

Some patients are born with an unusually narrow carpal tunnel, which means they're at higher risk. Other contributing factors include trauma or injury to the wrist, an overactive pitui

(HealthDay News) -- Getting older means changes throughout your body, and the bones and muscles are no exception. So get them into shape, and help ward off certain effects of aging.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons offers this advice:

Grape Seed Extract Speeds Death of Leukemia Cells in Lab Tests

By Miranda Hitti
WebMD Health News

Reviewed By Brunilda Nazario, MD

Dec. 31, 2008 -- Grape seed extract may have potential in curbing leukemia.

Researchers report that when they exposed human leukemia cells to grape seed extract in test tubes, the leukemia cells died sooner than usual. And the grape seed extract didn't hurt normal cells.

"What everyone seeks is

Improved Communication May Be Best Method to Prevent Mistakes

By Bill Hendrick
WebMD Health News

Reviewed By Brunilda Nazario, MD

Jan. 1, 2009 -- A new study shows that medication errors are common among children and adults taking chemotherapy drugs at home or in outpatient clinics.

Researchers reviewed records of nearly 1,300 patient visits at three adult oncology outpatient clinics and 117 patient visits at one pediatric facility be