Surgical Procedure Volumes Dropped During COVID-19 Peak
THURSDAY, Aug. 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — There was a substantial decrease in surgical procedure volumes during the COVID-19 peak, and volumes recovered partially during the post-COVID-19-peak period, according to a study published online Aug. 18 in…
Learn MoreTaking a Shot at Pain Relief After Knee Replacement
THURSDAY, Aug. 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Researchers may have found a new way to help ease the pain of knee replacement surgery: infusing morphine directly into the shin bone.The findings come from a recent study of 48 patients undergoing total kne…
Learn MoreProgram Cuts Opioid Use in Teens After Spinal Surgery for Scoliosis
MONDAY, Aug. 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — An intervention that involves preoperative patient education and smaller prescription quantity successfully reduces opioid use while maintaining pain control following posterior spinal fusion for adolescent id…
Learn MoreAl eliminar un gran cálculo renal, saquen también los pequeños
JUEVES, 11 de agosto de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Todo el que haya tenido un grande y doloroso cálculo renal quiere evitar que el episodio se repita. Ahora, un nuevo ensayo confirma una estrategia preventiva: eliminar los pequeños cálculos “silenciosos…
Learn MoreLos niños que reciben cirugías de la columna pueden reducir los opioides
JUEVES, 11 de agosto de 2022 (HealthDay News) — La cirugía espinal (de la columna) es dolorosa, pero ahora se necesitan menos analgésicos opioides para ayudar a los niños y adolescentes a gestionarlo, encuentra un estudio reciente.Un equipo de invest…
Learn MoreWhen Removing a Big Kidney Stone, Get the Little Ones, Too
THURSDAY, Aug. 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Anyone who has suffered through a large, painful kidney stone wants to avoid a repeat episode. Now a new trial confirms one preventive strategy: removing small “silent” stones before they cause trouble.When …
Learn MoreKids Getting Spinal Surgeries May Cut Back on Opioids
THURSDAY, Aug. 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Spinal surgery is painful, but fewer addictive opioid painkillers are needed now to help kids and teens manage it, a new study finds.A research team from Michigan Medicine found that scoliosis patients underg…
Learn MoreGuideline Addresses Anorectal Abscess; Anal, Rectovaginal Fistulas
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) — In clinical practice guidelines issued by the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and published in the August issue of Diseases of the Colon & Rectum, updated recommendations are presented for t…
Learn MoreDexmedetomidine Cuts Perioperative Respiratory AEs in Tonsillectomy
TUESDAY, Aug. 9, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Among children undergoing elective tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy, the incidence of perioperative respiratory adverse events (PRAEs) is reduced for those receiving premedication with intranasal dexmedetomid…
Learn MoreSurgery Feasible Soon After COVID-19 for Vaccinated Patients
FRIDAY, Aug. 5, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Fully vaccinated patients or those undergoing surgery without general anesthesia do not have increased risks for perioperative complications with surgery shortly following COVID-19 infection, according to a stu…
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