Overworked Anesthesiologists Can Put Surgical Patients at Risk
THURSDAY, July 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Harried, overworked anesthesiologists could be raising hospital patients’ risk of death and complications, a new study reports.It’s not uncommon to have one anesthesiologist directing the anesthesia care for…
Learn MoreRehab: What to Expect After Your Knee Replacement
WEDNESDAY, July 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Most people who have had a knee replacement would agree that the procedure brings relief from pain.And following a comprehensive rehabilitation plan can make recovery quicker and easier, and improve long-te…
Learn MoreReputation Most Important Factor in Choosing Breast Reconstruction Surgeon
TUESDAY, July 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) — When hypothetically selecting a breast reconstruction surgeon, women place the highest value on surgeons’ online, educational, and personal reputations, according to a study published in the July issue of Pla…
Learn MoreRepair or Reconstruction: What’s Best for ACL Tears?
MONDAY, July 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Adults who tear a key ligament in the knee can fare well with a less extensive type of surgery, preliminary research suggests.The study involved patients treated for a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)…
Learn MoreRepair or Reconstruction: What’s Best for ACL Tears?
MONDAY, July 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Adults who tear a key ligament in the knee can fare well with a less extensive type of surgery, preliminary research suggests.The study involved patients treated for a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)…
Learn MoreOccult Hypoxemia More Likely Among Black Inpatients
MONDAY, July 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Among medical or surgical inpatients in general care, Black patients are more likely to have occult hypoxemia than White patients, according to a study published online July 6 in The BMJ.Valeria S.M. Valbuena,…
Learn MoreLow Rate of Serious Adverse Events Linked to Shoulder Surgery
THURSDAY, July 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The risk for serious adverse events associated with common shoulder arthroscopy procedures is low, according to a study published online July 6 in The BMJ.Jonathan L. Rees, M.B.B.S., from the University of O…
Learn MorePostop A-Fib May Raise Risk for Heart Failure Hospitalization
THURSDAY, July 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Postoperative atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with incident heart failure hospitalization among patients without a prior history of heart failure undergoing either cardiac or noncardiac surgery, accor…
Learn More¿Qué tan efectiva (y segura) es la cirugía de hombro?
VIERNES, 8 de julio de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Si su médico le ha dicho que necesita una cirugía de hombro y le preocupan las complicaciones, un estudio británico reciente indica que puede estar tranquilo.Apenas el 1.2 por ciento de más de 260,000 pa…
Learn MoreFeminizing Facial Surgery Gives Mental Boost to Transgender People
MONDAY, July 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Transgender patients who get gender-affirming surgery to create more feminine facial features say it’s a big boost to their mental health, a new study reports.Researchers at the University of California, Los A…
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