Another way to prevent infections is to give patients antibiotics before surgery.

VOA: special.2010.04.21

That's one reason doctors want to know the risk of all groups of people before heading into surgery.

VOA: standard.2010.03.11

Her death,following surgery for a heart condition, came just weeks before Danny's 2008 "American Idol" audition.

VOA: standard.2010.07.29

In addition,the agency requires the makers of machinery used in LASIK to meet certain standards before the agency will approve any new lasers used in this surgery.

VOA: standard.2010.03.03