Most of us know dementia—a broad term for several disorders involving declines in memory, language and thinking—can severely affect daily life.
Oct 2, 2025
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A new analysis of published data finds no evidence to indicate that the long-standing practice of having patients fast for a period of time prior to surgery prevents post-surgical aspiration: vomiting that is followed by ...
Jun 24, 2025
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Stopping glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) treatment 14 days before total joint arthroplasty can minimize risks for complications, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy ...
Mar 11, 2025
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Preoperative glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) use is not associated with short-term postoperative aspiration pneumonia, according to a study published online March 4 in JAMA Network Open.
Mar 6, 2025
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Chewing a bagel while reading the morning news, speaking while driving, dislodging a piece of food stuck between two teeth: In these and other tasks, the tongue and the brain coordinate intricate movements without conscious ...
Jan 7, 2025
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An unhealthy diet and an indolent life are well known causes of heart disease and stroke. But sleep apnea—where people temporarily stop breathing while asleep because their airway collapses—is also a major risk factor ...
Nov 12, 2024
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Food left in the stomach or stool left in the bowel can impede a doctor's ability to successfully perform an endoscopy or colonoscopy.
Oct 1, 2024
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There was no difference in complications in patients who fasted or did not fast before cardiac catheterization procedures requiring conscious sedation, according to late-breaking research presented in a Hot Line session Sept. ...
Sep 2, 2024
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Jimmy Carter, who chose to forgo aggressive medical care for complications of cancer and frailty in February 2023, recently reached his one-year anniversary since enrolling in hospice care. During this time, he celebrated ...
Apr 2, 2024
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New research from Cedars-Sinai suggests people who are scheduled for certain medical procedures should stop taking popular weight loss drugs in the days or weeks prior to avoid complications.
Mar 27, 2024
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