Expert shares tips for good outcomes after hip, knee replacement surgery Total hip and knee replacement surgeries are among the most commonly performed operations in the U.S., with an estimated 1 million of these procedures performed each year. Demand for these surgeries also has been rising globally. May 2, 2022 0 60
Neuroimaging use in ischemic stroke examined for medicare patients From 2012 to 2019, there were considerable increases in utilization of computed tomography (CT) angiography (CTA) and CT perfusion (CTP) among ischemic stroke patients, according to a study published online April 25 in the ... May 2, 2022 0 4
Fenfluramine seems effective for Lennox-Gastaut syndrome Among patients with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS), the percentage reduction in the frequency of drop seizures is greater with fenfluramine versus placebo, according to a study published online May 2 in JAMA Neurology. May 2, 2022 0 14
Dopamine involved in recognizing emotions The neurotransmitter dopamine, famous for its role in reward, is also involved in recognizing emotions, according to new research published in JNeurosci. May 2, 2022 0 13
What happens if I get COVID-19 while traveling? What happens if I get COVID-19 while traveling? May 2, 2022 0 6
Higher prevalence of occult hypoxemia during anesthesia in Black and Hispanic patients Pulse oximeters are among the most commonly used medical devices and a standard intraoperative monitor for patients under anesthesia. Studies have provided mixed results on the impact of dark skin pigmentation on pulse oximeter ... May 2, 2022 0 3
Researchers develop smartphone-powered microchip for at-home medical diagnostic testing A University of Minnesota Twin Cities research team has developed a new microfluidic chip for diagnosing diseases that uses a minimal number of components and can be powered wirelessly by a smartphone. The innovation opens ... May 2, 2022 0 95
Shorter life expectancy for people with fatty liver disease In a new study published in the journal Hepatology, a research group at Karolinska Institutet shows that people with fatty liver disease are expected to live almost three years shorter than the general population. May 2, 2022 0 57
Opioid prescriptions after heart device procedures down slightly Federal guidelines geared toward curbing the overprescription of opioids have modestly reduced their use after medical procedures to implant pacemakers and other heart devices, new research shows. May 2, 2022 0 10
Spring sprains: Sports injury season begins As youth spring sports kick into high gear, it's important to know about injury prevention and treatment, an expert says. May 2, 2022 0 16