Tailoring and teamwork help hospitals reduce wasteful pre-surgery testing
Every day, patients with an upcoming operation roll up their sleeves for blood tests or get heart and lung tests and scans.
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General surgery news
Pilot study finds prehabilitation program supports recovery in older adults facing major surgery
A pilot study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found that a prehabilitation program that combines physical therapy, nutrition, and mindset support in the weeks leading up to major elective surgery ...
Oct 7, 2025
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Neural networks and label-free microscopy enable accurate detection of pancreatic tumors
Pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (PNENs) are a rare form of cancer that affects hormone-producing cells in the pancreas. Although uncommon, their incidence has been rising steadily over the past few decades.
Oct 6, 2025
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Laser targets pancreatic tumors by homing in on collagen
Researchers have developed a new laser-based technique that targets pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) while leaving healthy tissue intact. PDAC is the most common type of pancreatic cancer and the third leading cause ...
Oct 6, 2025
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Drug-related accidental injury deaths climb nearly 60% in 5 years across the US
An increasing number of people are dying from drug-related accidental injuries. The rate has risen by nearly 60% within the last five years, according to new study findings.
Oct 3, 2025
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In car crashes with pedestrians, age and zip code may predict extent of traumatic injuries
Pedestrian-motor vehicle accidents are a common cause of injury in both children and adults, accounting for one death every 64 minutes and injuring thousands every year. Two recent analyses reveal that while both adults and ...
Oct 3, 2025
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Patients value communication skills from cancer surgeons across six key areas, according to research
Facing a cancer diagnosis can be one of the most stressful times for patients and their loved ones. When seeking a surgeon for treatment, providing emotional support and helping patients manage expectations are among the ...
Oct 3, 2025
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Untreated depression can make surgical outcomes worse in cancer patients
Depression is known to be associated with physical health challenges, in everything from disrupting sleep to an increased cancer risk. Depression can also affect surgical outcomes and postoperative costs, according to new ...
Oct 3, 2025
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Hospital closures disproportionately affect socioeconomically disadvantaged communities, study finds
A new national study reveals that hospitals providing surgical care have closed at a significantly higher rate than new ones have opened, with closures disproportionately concentrated in communities with high levels of poverty ...
Oct 3, 2025
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Mastectomy linked to worsened sexual health and body image after surgery
While mastectomy is often a necessary and life-saving treatment option for many women with breast cancer, the surgery may contribute to worse sexual health, body image, and several other physical and emotional challenges ...
Oct 3, 2025
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