When hospitals were randomly assigned to treat patients undergoing higher-risk non-cardiac surgery with tranexamic acid (TXA) or a placebo, patients who received TXA needed significantly fewer blood transfusions and saw no ...
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Abstinent smokers experience increased pain sensitivity during withdrawal, to the point that they often require more pain relief after surgery. Why? New from JNeurosci, Zhijie Lu, from Fudan University Minhang Hospital, and ...
Dec 8, 2025
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A large clinical trial published in JAMA Surgery shows that prehabilitation (also called prehab) can reduce disability after surgery in older adults with frailty, provided they are able to fully take part in the prehab program.
Dec 3, 2025
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In Lusaka, Zambia, where clinical improvisation is often essential, Mayo Clinic anesthesiologist Kashmira Chawla, M.D., led a group of senior residents from Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education (MCSGME) on a collaborative ...
Nov 25, 2025
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A multi-institutional research team has demonstrated how AI and machine learning can optimize therapy selection and dosing for septic shock, a life-threatening complication that is the leading cause of hospital deaths.
Nov 20, 2025
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Preparing for surgery can be scary. In addition to the medical issues, having surgery involves a lot of prep. You may need to coordinate childcare, transportation, finances and time off work. Designate a caregiver. Stop taking ...
Nov 20, 2025
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Pinned between the stomach and spine, the pancreas supervises both digestion and blood sugar in the body. It's also the site of an aggressive cancer called pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, or PDAC.
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The weeks leading up to a major surgery can be a time of uncertainty and worry for patients, many of whom anticipate the need for rehabilitation to get back on their feet. But if patients improve their physical and mental ...
Nov 12, 2025
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Regional anesthesia—typically with a spinal or epidural block—has long been favored for cesarean births due in part to concerns about the effects that general anesthesia may have on newborns during labor and delivery. Powerful ...
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A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Anesthesia shows that family members and caregivers can play a critical role in detecting delirium after surgery using a simple tool known as the Family Confusion Assessment ...
Nov 7, 2025
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