Vast Majority of Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Procedures Successful
WEDNESDAY, March 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Successful pulmonary vein isolation is achieved in the majority of patients undergoing atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation, with a low rate of complications, according to a study published in the March 7 iss…
Learn MoreAdverse Postoperative Outcomes Not Increased With Recent COVID-19
TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Recent COVID-19 infection seems not to be associated with the risk for adverse postoperative outcomes, according to a research letter published online March 28 in JAMA Network Open.William J. O’Brien, from t…
Learn MoreAdverse Outcomes Up With Medical Consult Before Elective Surgery
MONDAY, March 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Preoperative medical consultation prior to elective surgery is associated with an increase in adverse postoperative outcomes, according to a study published online March 27 in JAMA Internal Medicine.Weiwei Be…
Learn MoreIntraoperative Staff Turnover Linked to Procedural Inefficiency
MONDAY, March 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Turnover among operative staff is associated with procedural inefficiency during total joint arthroplasty, according to a study published online March 22 in JAMA Surgery.Henry C. Cousins, M.Phil., from Stanfo…
Learn MoreWomen Surgeons Remain Underrepresented in Surgeon-Scientists
FRIDAY, March 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Despite earlier success in receiving National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding, women surgeons are underrepresented among surgeon-scientists, according to a study published online March 20 in JAMA Network O…
Learn MoreEl delirio postoperatorio podría ser señal de un deterioro mental más rápido
MARTES, 21 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Los adultos mayores con frecuencia desarrollan delirio después de una cirugía, y una nueva investigación encuentra que se asocia con una ritmo más rápido de deterioro mental.El estudio resalta la importa…
Learn MoreIncontinencia urinaria por esfuerzo: conozca las opciones quirúrgicas
MARTES, 21 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Muchas mujeres experimentan incontinencia urinaria por esfuerzo, esas fugas de la vejiga que pueden ocurrir cuando una mujer tose, estornuda, ríe o hace ejercicio.Es el tipo más común de incontinencia ur…
Learn MoreDevelopmental Delay Tied to Higher Complication Rate With Tonsillectomy
WEDNESDAY, March 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Children with developmental delay (DD) have a significantly higher complication rate with tonsillectomy compared with children without DD, according to a study published in the January issue of the Interna…
Learn MoreStress Urinary Incontinence? Know Your Surgical Options
TUESDAY, March 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A lot of women experience stress urinary incontinence, those bladder leaks that can happen when a woman is coughing, sneezing, laughing or exercising.It’s the most common type of urinary incontinence in wome…
Learn MorePost-Op Delirium Could Signal Faster Mental Decline
TUESDAY, March 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Older adults often develop delirium after surgery, and new research finds this is associated with a faster rate of mental decline.The study highlights the importance of preventing delirium to preserve brain …
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