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When transplant candidates become frail, doctors often worry that they are too weak to survive transplantation. But according to a new study from Northwestern Medicine and the University of Pittsburgh, frailty can be significantly ...
Oct 21, 2026
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Staying active before surgery may do more than strengthen the body for recovery—it may protect the brain. Regular physical activity at least seven times a week before cancer surgery was linked to a lower risk of developing ...
Oct 18, 2026
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Globally, about two in three people will need major surgery at some point in their lives.
Sep 29, 2026
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Survival rates for childhood cancer now exceed 80%—but this also means more children are living with the long-term emotional and psychosocial impacts of cancer.
Sep 8, 2026
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Prehabilitation can help the elderly recover better and suffer fewer complications from spinal fusion surgery, a new study says.
Jun 19, 2026
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A 21-element recovery program for children undergoing gastrointestinal surgery reduced opioid use during hospitalization by 56%, according to a large clinical trial led by Northwestern University and Ann & Robert H. Lurie ...
May 13, 2026
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Providing patients with structured exercise and nutrition support before surgery can reduce complications and shorten hospital stays, according to a new review published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons ...
Apr 29, 2026
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From hospital leaflets to spoken answers in dozens of languages, new research from the University of East London (UEL) suggests artificial intelligence could dramatically improve how patients learn about serious eye conditions. ...
Apr 5, 2026
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It's a simple premise; movement is medicine—not just a mantra for gym buffs and marathon runners. It's a prescription for a good life.
Mar 21, 2026
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A major new study, led by Queen Mary University of London has been published in The Lancet Public Health. It found that out of the five million surgical procedures performed each year by the NHS, around 300,000 are carried ...
Mar 1, 2026
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