Checking the prothrombin time/partial thromboplastin time (PT/PTT), for a patient who is not on anticoagulation and doesn't ...

Artificial intelligence is moving beyond robotic arms to transform surgery across its entire timeline — from pre-operative risk assessment to post-operative recovery monitoring. Experts say AI could ...

If you're going to have surgery, "prehabilitation" focused on nutrition, exercise and social support in the month before can significantly cut the risk of complications, according to a new study.

Star Bradbury said her late stepfather, William Hyde, was a “sweet, wonderful man.” But two decades ago, when he woke from colon cancer surgery, he turned shockingly violent. “He was convinced he was ...

People who experience poor sleep in the month before surgery may be more likely to develop postoperative delirium, according to new research being presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY ® 2024 annual meeting ...

Patients with non-small cell lung cancer saw a reduction in their risk of recurrence or death after surgery when treated with pre- and postsurgical Opdivo. For patients with resectable (removable by ...

Patients with end-stage liver disease often undergo surgery for indications other than liver transplantation. These patients have an increased risk of morbidity and mortality that is related to their ...

Nearly 20% of patients who underwent surgery experienced postoperative delirium in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU), with the risk being significantly higher in those reporting high levels of ...

Potential guidance for decisions about treatment escalation, de-escalation ...