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Minority Patients Much More Likely to Die After Surgery, New Study Finds
Researchers say Black and Hispanic patients face a higher risk of death after surgery due to ongoing racial and ethnic disparities.
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Some Youths Still Taking Opioids Months After Surgery
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 15, 2024
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Many tweens and teens are filling prescriptions for opioids far in advance of surgeries unlikely to be associated with severe pain afterward, a new study says.
Worse, a significant minorit...
Having Diabetes Raises Risk of Failure With Spinal Fusion Surgery
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 12, 2024
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Diabetes can make lumbar spinal fusion surgery much more likely to fail, a new study says.
People with diabetes are nearly three times more likely to have their vertebrae fail to properly he...
Just a Few Surgeries Make Up Most Post-Op Opioid Prescriptions
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- July 3, 2024
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Opioid addiction often starts with a prescription for post-surgery pain relief, and two new studies identify a handful of procedures that account for large shares of those prescriptions.
The findings were published recently in two major medical journals.
"Our findi...
Women Less Likely to Get a 'Secondary Condition' Fixed During a Heart Surgery
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- July 1, 2024
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You're getting heart surgery, but your surgeon notices a new anomaly that perhaps could be fixed at the same time.
That's more likely to happen if you're a man than a woman, new studies find.
Surgeons Perform a U.S. First: Kidney Transplant in Awake Patient
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 24, 2024
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John Nicolas was deep into kidney transplant surgery when he decided to ask his doctors if they'd started yet.
"At one point during surgery, I recall asking, 'Should I be expecting the spinal anesthesia to kick in?'"Nicolas, 28, recalled in a news release. "They had alre...
Surgery Helps Young Kids With Cerebral Palsy Walk, Regardless of Age
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- June 21, 2024
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A surgery that helps 7- to 10-year-olds with cerebral palsy walk also helps older kids and teens with the condition, a groundbreaking study shows.
"We had thought that the older kids would not do as well, but there was really no difference in outcomes between the two gro...
Glowing Dye Helps Surgeons Track & Destroy Prostate Cancer
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 11, 2024
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British retiree David Butler was surprised to find that he had prostate cancer, and that it had spread to the lymph nodes and other places near the prostate.
"I ...
Study Supports Safety of High-Dose General Anesthesia
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- June 10, 2024
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Older adults who avoid surgery because they fear general anesthesia will cause thinking declines need not worry, researchers report.
A study of more than 1,000 patients who had heart surgery at four hospitals in Canada found that the amount of anesthesia used did not aff...
It's Safe to Take GLP-1 Weight Loss Meds Before Surgery: Study
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- June 6, 2024
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Despite recent concerns that taking Ozempic, Wegovy or other GLP-1 medications might be unsafe before a surgery, a new review has uncovered no such danger.
The issue arose because weight-loss drugs slow gastric emptying. The thought was that food might linger in the stom...
Transplanted Pig Kidney Is Removed From Woman Who Received It
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- June 5, 2024
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A woman who was the second person to ever receive a kidney from a genetically modified pig has had the transplanted organ removed due to complications linked to a heart pump she is using, her doctors said.
Lisa Pisano, 54, remains hospitalized and has been transferred ba...
Nerve Surgery May Help Some Battling Severe Migraine
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 3, 2024
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Nerve surgery can reduce the number of headache days for people who suffer frequent migraines, a new review finds.
The procedure also can decrease the ...
Doctors Used See-Through Plastic 'Window' to Monitor Injured Man's Brain
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 30, 2024
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California skateboarder Jared Hager has become the first person to receive a transparent skull replacement, which allows doctors to better view the function of his brain.
The window has allowed doctors to both monitor his progress and test new and better scanning methods...
Doctors May Have Tried to Treat Cancer in Ancient Egypt
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 29, 2024
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A 4,000-year-old skull provides evidence that ancient Egyptians might have tried to treat cancer, a new study claims.
Microscopic observation of the s...
Surgical Outcomes Better With More Women on Your Team
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 15, 2024
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Heading for surgery? The ratio of women to men in the operating room could influence your recovery, new research shows.
Hospitals in Canada that had 35% or more surgeons and anesthesiologists who were female on staff tended to produce better outcomes for patients undergo...
Cancer & COVID Drove Him to Double-Lung Transplant
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 13, 2024
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Chicago resident Arthur "Art"Gillespie fell ill in early March 2020 with COVID, after he and his father went to visit an uncle in a nursing facility.
"I was hospitalized for 12 days with a high fever and cough, and during that time, they were taking scans of my lungs, wh...
The Pros & Cons of Robotic Knee Replacement Surgery
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 10, 2024
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Robot-assisted total knee replacements tend to have better outcomes on average, a new study reports.
Unfortunately, there's a downside"having a surgical robot assist a human surgeon can make the procedure much more costly.
Blood Test Might Predict Knee Osteoarthritis Years Early
- Lori Saxena HealthDay Reporter
- April 29, 2024
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A blood test could help doctors spot the signs of knee osteoarthritis at least eight years before it shows up on X-rays, a new study claims.
After analyzing the blood of 200 white British women, half diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis and half without, researchers discov...
'Drug Take Back Day' is Saturday: Check for Leftover Opioids in Your Home
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 26, 2024
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Each year, thousands of Americans head home after a surgery clutching prescription opioids to help ease post-surgical pain.
Trouble is, most won't use all those pills, and that could lead to a lot of misuse and addiction, one study found.
Which Patients and Surgeries Are 'High Risk' for Seniors?
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 26, 2024
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Most seniors probably view any emergency surgery with a certain level of anxiety.
Now, a new study seeks to sort out who might be at highest risk for a complication from such surgeries -- and which surgeries are more prone to trouble.
Two key factors emerged: How...
Patient Gets First-Ever Pig Kidney Transplant Plus Heart Pump
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 24, 2024
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New Jersey native Lisa Pisano was staring down the end of her days.
The 54-year-old had heart failure and end-stage kidney disease, but several chronic medical conditi...
Blood Loss Drives Higher Death Rate for Women During Bypass Surgeries
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 12, 2024
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It's long been documented that women have a slimmer chance of surviving heart bypass surgery compared to men, and researchers believe that they now know why.
Women tend to be more vulnerable to blood loss during surgery -- red blood cells, specifically -- than men are, c...
Arthritis Can Often Follow ACL Surgeries in Young Adults
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 10, 2024
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Early-onset arthritis may hit as many as one in every four young people who undergo anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgeries, new research warns.
The arthritic pain emerges within 6 to 12 months post-surgery, according to Michigan State University (MSU) ...
Scientists Get Closer to Realistic Replacement Human Ear
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 1, 2024
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Researchers say they are close to perfecting a bioengineered, 3D printed replacement human ear that looks, feels and resists injury like the real thing.
Such an advance would greatly benefit people with congenitally malformed ears from birth, or those who have had an ea...
Another Study Warns of Surgery Risks for Folks Taking Ozempic, Wegovy
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 29, 2024
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People taking weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy need to drop them in the days or weeks prior to surgery, a new study warns.
Folks on one of these drugs -- known as GLP-1 recep...
Doctor Gets First U.S. Lung-Liver Transplant for Advanced Lung Cancer
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 28, 2024
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Dr. Gary Gibbon didn't have long to live.
A harsh cocktail of chemotherapy, radiation and immunotherapy for his advanced lung cancer had permanently d...
Nerve Treatment Could Help Ease Diabetic Neuropathy
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 22, 2024
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A surgical treatment used to treat conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome and back sciatica might also help relieve the pain of patients with diabetic neuropathy, a new study finds.
Surgical nerve decompression significantly eased pain among a small group of people with ...
Surgeons Implant Pig Kidney Into First Living Human Patient
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 21, 2024
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THURSDAY, March 21, 2024 (HealthDay news) -- For the first time ever, doctors have transplanted a genetically edited pig kidney into a human suffering from advanced kidney failure.
Such pig kidneys, altered to lower the risk of rejection and disease, have been successful...
Weight-Loss Surgery Could Be Lifesaver for Folks Needing New Kidneys
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- March 13, 2024
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Weight-loss surgery may help patients struggling with obesity and kidney failure become eligible for a lifesaving transplant, researchers report.
Obesity is a key reason why some kidney patients are turned down for a transplant.
But weight-loss surgery "not only he...
Precautions Needed When Folks Taking Ozempic, Wegovy Undergo Anesthesia
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- March 13, 2024
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Nurses who specialize in anesthesia have issued new guidelines to reduce the risk that patients taking weight-loss drugs like Ozempic or Wegovy...
Wegovy, Ozempic Use Could Complicate Your Surgery
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 6, 2024
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Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic can increase a person's risk of throwing up during surgery while under anesthesia, a new study reports.
People are typically asked to fast prior to surgery because general anesthesia can cause nausea, and they might inhale and ch...
1 in 8 Seniors Who Undergo Surgery Are Back in Hospital Within a Month
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 4, 2024
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Major surgery is a dicey proposition for many seniors, with a substantial number landing back in the hospital just weeks or months after their operation, a new study warns.
Nearly one in eight seniors (12%) who undergo surgery are readmitted to the hospital within 30 day...
Could General Anesthesia in Pregnancy Raise Behavioral Issues in Kids?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 4, 2024
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Children exposed to anesthesia in the womb when their pregnant mom has surgery are more likely to suffer from behavioral issues later, a new study finds.
Exposure to general anesthesia before birth was associated with a 31% increased risk of diagnosis with a behavioral d...
Head Position May Be Key to Better Clot Removal After Stroke
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 8, 2024
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The position in bed of stroke victims' heads could influence how well they'll fare in upcoming surgery to remove a blood clot from their brain, a new study finds.
Hospital beds for stroke patients are typically set up to keep the head elevated, researchers said.
Bu...
'Whole Blood' Transfusions Might Save More Lives
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 2, 2024
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Patients who are bleeding out have a better chance of surviving if they're given whole blood transfusions, a new study shows.
Traditionally, patients with significant bleeding are given transfusions of specific blood components -- red blood cells, plasma and platelets th...
Elon Musk Says First Human Has Received Neuralink Brain Implant
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- January 31, 2024
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Elon Musk, co-founder of Neuralink, said this week that the company placed the first brain implant in a human over the weekend.
In a statement posted on X, the platform former...
Cost, Job Worries Have Many Americans Postponing Surgeries
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 30, 2024
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Older adults frequently delay needed surgery because of financial concerns, a new study finds.
Nearly half of people ages 50 and older who were very concerned about the cost of surgery wound up not having an operation they had considered, researchers reported Jan. 30 in ...
King Charles, Princess of Wales Discharged From Hospital After Surgeries
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- January 29, 2024
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Britain's King Charles III returned home on Monday after a planned prostate surgery, the same day his daughter-in-law Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, was also discharged following an undisclosed abdominal surgery.
Both had been treated at the London Clinic private...
Tummy Tucks, Liposuctions Are Killing Americans Visiting Dominican Republic
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- January 26, 2024
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Too many American tourists looking for cheap cosmetic surgeries alongside their beach time are winding up dead in the Dominican Republic, a new report finds.
Between 2009 and 2022, 93 people -- almost all young or middle-aged women -- have died after undergoing tummy tuc...
King Charles to Undergo Common, Safe Prostate Surgery
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- January 19, 2024
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Britain's King Charles III is expected undergo surgery next week to correct an enlarged prostate, and experts say these procedures are common in older men and safe.
The king, 75, has what's clinically known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
"An enlarged prosta...
Princess of Wales Undergoes Planned Abdominal Surgery
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- January 17, 2024
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Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, has undergone a planned abdominal surgery, Kensington Palace reported Wednesday.
As reported by the BBC, the surgery was successful and the 42-year-old princess will remain in the hospital for between 10 and 14 days.
...
Cosmetic Procedure in Your Plans for '24? An Expert Offers Advice
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 12, 2024
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More than a few folks are considering a cosmetic skin procedure to enhance their looks heading into 2024.
Botox, fillers and lasers are common means to sculpt a person's appearance, but dermatologists recommend a comprehensive approach under the care of a qualified speci...
Rock On: He Played Guitar While Getting His Brain Tumor Removed
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 10, 2024
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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.
Nolen's performance wasn't just for entertainment -- his guitar playing helped guide the...
Despite Complications After Prostate Cancer Surgery, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Should Fully Recover
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- January 10, 2024
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U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin remains hospitalized while recovering from complications related to a December surgery to treat prostate cancer, the Pentagon
Citrus Supplement Could Ease Swelling After Knee Replacement
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- January 2, 2024
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A diet supplement derived from citrus fruits reduced swelling and pain after knee replacement surgery, a new clinical trial found.
The flavonoid supplement, diosmin, could offer a new approach to painful swelling after the procedure, according to a team led by
AI May Predict Survival After Heart Surgery
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 18, 2023
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A technology from the 19th century meets one from the 21st to better help doctors predict who'll survive a heart surgery.
Cardiologists from three major U.S. hospitals gathered data from the electrocardiograms (ECGs, invented in 1895) of almost 46,000 patients. They then...
You're Far Less Likely to Get an Opioid Now After Surgery
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 11, 2023
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In response to the ongoing crisis of opioid misuse, U.S. doctors had already cut the amount of opioids they gave patients after surgery by 2022 to just a third of the amount given in 2016, new research shows.
Much of the decline happened before the pandemic, however, and...
Surgery Helps Kids With Drug-Resistant Epilepsy, But Race Could Hinder Access
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 5, 2023
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Black, Hispanic and low-income kids are less likely to receive surgery that can treat their drug-resistant epilepsy, a new study finds.
Researchers discovered that children on anti-seizure drugs who received vagus nerve stimulation were 35% more likely to be alive after ...
'High Altitude' Simulations Might Shield Patients Ahead of Surgery
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 4, 2023
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Surgery coming up? Mimicking the high-altitude breathing of mountaineers might make your procedure safer, a tiny study suggests.
It's a form of what surgeons call "prehabilitation:" Making a patient's body a bit fitter beforehand to withstand the risks and rigors of surg...
Want to Avoid Knee Replacement? Build Up Your Thighs
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 27, 2023
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Squats and lunges aren't the most fun exercises, but a new study says they'll help save your knees.
Folks with strong quads building up their thighs appear to be less likely to require a total knee replacement, according to a presentation scheduled for Monday at a meetin...
New Advances Mean Many Patients Go Home Same Day After Knee Replacement
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 24, 2023
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Robert Fleetwood, 73, needed joint replacements in both knees, both to relieve his arthritis pain and to continue competing in athletic activities.
And thanks to medical advances, Fleetwood was able to go home the same he had each knee replaced, in procedures spaced seve...