Preoperative oral care by a dentist may help reduce postoperative complications in patients who undergo cancer surgery, according to a new BJS (British Journal of Surgery) study.
Aug 8, 2018
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Pneumonia is the most prevalent infection after open-heart surgery, leading to longer hospital stays and lower odds of survival.
Jul 26, 2016
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A postoperative pneumonia prevention program for patients in the surgical ward at a California Veterans Affairs hospital lowered the case rate for the condition, which can cause significant complications and increase the ...
Jul 23, 2014
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(HealthDay)—Hospitals with low mortality rates for adults undergoing cardiac surgery are superior in rescuing patients from postoperative complications, according to research published in the June issue of the Annals of ...
Jun 6, 2013
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