Health
Be sure to get enough of the 'sunshine vitamin' this winter
In the middle of winter when sunshine can be hard to come by, it's tough to get enough vitamin D, but one expert has some advice.
Jan 15, 2024
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News tagged with surgery
Oncology & Cancer
Decrease in head and neck cancer incidence seen during pandemic
During the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the incidence of head and neck cancer (HNC) decreased, according to a study published online Jan. 11 in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.
Jan 15, 2024
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Medications
Could an already approved drug cut down on opioid use after surgery?
Researchers in the Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) have found that an FDA-approved drug may help to decrease pain after surgery. In the pilot study published ...
Jan 13, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Down syndrome and joint replacement: Risks for post-surgical complications
One of the largest studies to date on post-operative outcomes for patients with Down syndrome following total knee replacement and total hip replacement surgeries was recently published by Yale researchers.
Jan 11, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Breaking the curve: A call for comprehensive scoliosis awareness and care
Cael was a typical 15-year-old—until the discovery of an already advanced abnormal curvature of his spine.
Jan 11, 2024
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Neuroscience
Rock on: He played guitar while getting his brain tumor removed
Professional guitarist Christian Nolen took his stage show to an operating room last month, strumming out Deftones tunes for surgeons as they worked to remove a tumor from his brain.
Jan 10, 2024
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Surgery
Liver transplantation becomes a 9-to-5 operation thanks to perfusion machine
Since early 2023, it has become standard practice at Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen (UMCG) to perform virtually all hour-long liver transplants during daytime. This is possible because donor livers can be preserved ...
Jan 9, 2024
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Surgery
Microfragmented adipose tissue injection beneficial for knee OA
For patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA), microfragmented adipose tissue (MFAT) injection with arthroscopic surgery is associated with improved midterm clinical outcomes, according to a study published online Dec. 26 in ...
Jan 9, 2024
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Neuroscience
Bariatric surgery may slow cognitive decline for people with obesity
Within the next 10 years, it's projected that up to 50% of United States adults will be affected by obesity, which is associated with cognitive impairment and dementia.
Jan 8, 2024
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Surgery
Does where patients choose to have breast cancer surgery drive health care inequality?
Including patients as partners for making decisions about their medical treatments is an important aspect of patient-centered care. A new study from England examined choices that patients with breast cancer make when considering ...
Jan 8, 2024
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