Surgery

Review compares analgesic interventions after shoulder surgery

The average pain trajectories after shoulder surgery vary with different analgesic interventions, according to research presented at the 49th Annual Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine Meeting, held from March ...

Health

Surgery won't fix my chronic back pain, so what will?

This week's ABC Four Corners episode Pain Factory highlighted that our health system is failing Australians with chronic pain. Patients are receiving costly, ineffective and risky care instead of effective, low-risk treatments ...

Neuroscience

Surgical removal beneficial for acute intracerebral hemorrhage

For patients with an acute intracerebral hemorrhage, minimally invasive surgical removal is associated with improved outcomes, according to a study published in the April 11 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Video: When surgery for endometriosis is the answer

Endometriosis is a painful condition where cells similar to the lining of the uterus grow outside of the uterus. While it most commonly occurs in the pelvis, it can occur anywhere in the abdomen or pelvis.

Medications

Preoperative GLP-1 agonist use does not increase aspiration

Preoperative glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist use does not increase the risk for aspiration or subsequent pneumonia in patients undergoing various surgical procedures, according to a study presented at the 49th Annual ...

Surgery

About one-third of surgical residents lack meaningful mentorship

About one-third of residents do not report meaningful mentorship, with non-White or Hispanic residents less likely to report meaningful mentorship than non-Hispanic White residents, according to a study published online April ...

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