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Reyes Memorial Medical Center and the Philippine Orthopedic Center as among the leading hospitals in the country offering the procedure.Possible complications Although the procedure is relatively safe and the success rate is high, Mow said complications could arise, including infection, development of blood clots and prosthesis malfunction."This is why a prospective patient's medical condition is thoroughly reviewed before deciding [whether he is a candidate for] the operation," Mow said.The patient is also continuously monitored during and i...

Short sleep might encourage overeating independent of its hormonal effects, says Mignot.

"When people sleep less, they have more time for eating," he notes.

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Further Readings:Bower, B.

2003.

Bad sleepers hurry death: Snoozing ...