Minor complications following ambulatory surgery — such as post-operative pain, nausea, vomiting and bleeding — occur at predictable rates. For example, vomiting occurs in 10 to 20 percent of patients ...

A bundle of protocols including patient education, skin prep, and glove changes reduced infections at a large US surgical ...

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Large language models (LLMs) can provide generally accurate and patient-appropriate information for common postoperative Mohs surgery questions, particularly when guidance is straightforward and ...

An earlier blood transfusion- done when hemoglobin levels were higher - after major general or vascular surgery among people with heart disease was associated with a lower risk of some complications ...

Recovering from surgery is a critical period that requires careful monitoring and management. Traditionally, patients had to stay in hospitals for extended periods or frequently visit healthcare ...

An estimated 4.2 million people die within 30 days of surgery worldwide each year. A new study suggests that deaths and ...

An estimated 4.2 million people die within 30 days of surgery worldwide each year. A new study, published in the European ...

After surgery, some older adults don't simply recover—they unravel. Confusion, inattention, and agitation can set in, a condition known as postoperative delirium. For patients already living with ...

Black patients are more likely to experience minor complications after metabolic and bariatric surgery than White patients, according to new study presented today at the American Society for Metabolic ...