Race could affect outcomes in head and neck cancers
Black patients with head and neck cancers have twice the death rates of white patients, and a new study suggests race itself underlies those differences.
Dec 19, 2022
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Black patients with head and neck cancers have twice the death rates of white patients, and a new study suggests race itself underlies those differences.
Dec 19, 2022
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Youth who underwent metabolic and bariatric surgery as teenagers are at heightened risk for alcohol use, according to the first study to document long-term alcohol use and associated issues in this population. Researchers ...
Dec 15, 2022
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As an anesthesiologist, Adeel Faruki, MD, MBA, works with patients to manage not just pain, but also anxiety. It can be a particular concern for patients receiving a nerve block, rather than sedation or general anesthesia, ...
Dec 8, 2022
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Although we cannot be sure of the exact numbers of Australians undergoing cosmetic procedures, as there is no requirement for health professionals to report their statistics, there is a consensus demand is on the rise.
Nov 15, 2022
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Ophthalmologists may be able to safely cut back on having anesthesiologists or nurse anesthetists routinely at bedside during cataract surgery, which accounts for more than 2 million surgeries per year in the U.S., according ...
Oct 3, 2022
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There are no differences in the safety or effectiveness of the two most common types of anesthetic (spinal versus general anesthesia) in patients undergoing hip fracture surgery, according to the findings of a new study led ...
Sep 28, 2022
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If you're planning to have oral surgery, be prepared, not scared, an expert suggests—and stay off YouTube.
Sep 5, 2022
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Basic life support training in schools and communities is essential to improve survival from cardiac arrest, according to European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Guidelines published online today in the European Heart Journal. ...
Aug 26, 2022
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If liver tissue has to be removed due to cancer or another liver disease, the organ usually regenerates quickly, soon becoming fully functional once again. Medical science has not yet completely understood the complex processes ...
Aug 24, 2022
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The American College of Chest Physicians recently released a new clinical guideline on the perioperative management of antithrombotic therapy. Published in the journal CHEST, the guideline contains 44 evidence-based recommendations ...
Aug 11, 2022
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