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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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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...
Man Maimed by Electric Shock Receives First-Ever Face Transplant That Includes New Eye
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 9, 2023
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An Arkansas man maimed by a massive electrical shock to his face has successfully received the world's first whole-eye and partial face transplant.
In a 21-hour surgery performed in May, a NYU Langone Health surgical team transplanted an entire left eye and the portion o...
Double-Lung Transplant, Breast Implants Save Life of Man Who Battled Vaping-Linked Illness
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 8, 2023
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“Davey” Bauer hovered on the precipice of death, his lungs damaged by vaping and congested by antibiotic-resistant pneumonia.
Doctors saved his life with a jury-rigged artificial lung, a prompt double-lung transplant… and a set of DD breast implants.
Doctors ...
7,500 Daily Steps Before Surgery and Complication Risks Plummet
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 25, 2023
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Getting a certain number of steps each day can help people improve their fitness, but new research shows it also can pay off in the operating room.
The odds of complications within 90 days after hospital discharge were reduced by half if a patient was getting more than 7...
Looking for Reliable Info Online on Breast Cancer Surgery? It's Tough to Find
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- October 25, 2023
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If you're contemplating breast cancer surgery, searching online for information may not be the best way to learn about your treatment options.
Why? Educational materials on breast cancer surgery often vary widely in quality of information and tone, and they are often wri...
Heart Patients From Poor Neighborhoods Less Likely to Get Cardiac Rehab
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 25, 2023
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Older adults who live in distressed or disadvantaged communities are less likely to attend cardiac rehabilitation after common heart procedures, new research shows.
The study looked at Medicare beneficiaries' attendance at these medically supervised exercise and educatio...
Extra Antibiotic With Hip, Knee Replacement Won't Prevent Infections: Study
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 19, 2023
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Millions of people undergo joint replacement surgery every year. To prevent infection, doctors often give them a second antibiotic -- but new research suggests this can backfire.
Adding a second antibiotic at the time of hip and knee replacement surgery may actually...
Black Patients 42% More Likely to Die After High-Risk Surgery Than White Patients
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- October 16, 2023
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High-risk surgeries are more deadly for Black and Hispanic Americans than for their white counterparts, new research reveals.
The study, of more than 1 million procedures performed in U.S. hospitals between 2000 and 2020, found that Black patients were 42% more likely th...
Treatment for Common Rotator Cuff Ailment May Be Useless
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- October 12, 2023
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Treating shoulder pain with steroid shots or removal of cartilage buildup yields the same result as no treatment at all, a Norwegian research team reports.
They said their findings call into question treatment guidelines for calcific tendinopathy, a pain...
Most Who Get Heart Valve Replacement Don't Get Follow-Up Rehab
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 10, 2023
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A majority of people who have a minimally invasive heart valve replacement procedure are not getting the recommended cardiac rehab after their surgeries, researchers say.
A new study finds that just under 31% of patients who have transcatheter aortic valve replacement (...
Shorter Course of Radiation May Be Safe for Women Undergoing Breast Reconstruction
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 4, 2023
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Breast cancer patients who undergo a mastectomy can probably benefit from a shorter course of more intense radiation therapy, a new study indicates.
Hypofractionated radiation therapy -- which provides a higher dose each session over three weeks -- provides the same prot...
Surgeons Seeing More 'Mutilating' Hand Injuries With New Utility Terrain Vehicles
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 3, 2023
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A popular type of off-road vehicle known as a “side-by-side” has been linked to high rates of severe hand injuries, according to a new study.
Side-by-sides are utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) designed to carry more than one passenger and heavy loads. All-terrain vehi...
Surgeons Perform Transplant of Gene-Tweaked Pig Heart Into Second Patient
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 25, 2023
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A second human patient has received a genetically altered pig heart as he battles the ravages of end-stage heart disease.
The 58-year-old man, Lawrence Faucette, received the pig organ at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore.
The medical team was ...
Surgery Soon? Use These 3 Tips to Manage Post-Surgical Pain
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 10, 2023
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When someone has surgery, pain may be top of mind.
An expert in managing post-op pain offers three tips for keeping it under control, safely.
“Pain can inhibit recovery, but good pain control can be an accelerator of a patient's recovery,” said
More American Men Now Opting for Vasectomy
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 31, 2023
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Vasectomies are becoming more common in the United States, with rates surging by more than one-quarter during the past decade, a recent study reveals.
The U.S. vasectomy rate increased by 26% between 2014 and 2021, according to an analysis of commercial health claims dat...
Female Surgeons Bring Better Outcomes for Patients, Two Studies Show
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- August 30, 2023
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The field of surgery has long been dominated by men, and still is today.
But two new studies show that if patients want safe, effective long-term results, picking a female surgeon might be key.
In one study involving more than 1 million Canadian surgical patients w...
Should Folks Get Hip Replacements in Their 90s?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 29, 2023
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If you are in your 90s, is hip replacement surgery too dangerous for you?
That depends, new research shows: While elderly patients have more complications and higher death rates after such a procedure, the surgery can be “appropriately considered."
That's because...
Opening All Arteries Best When Heart Attack Strikes in Old Age: Study
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- August 28, 2023
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After a heart attack, elderly adults have better odds for improved health and survival if all major heart vessels are cleared, not just the one that caused the heart attack.
Because these patients often have other medical conditions and may be frail, doctors frequen...
U.S. Gender-Affirming Surgeries Nearly Tripled in 3 Years
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- August 23, 2023
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The number of Americans undergoing gender-affirming surgery is on the rise, new research reveals, almost tripling between 2016 and 2019 alone.
During that period, more than 48,000 patients -- about half of them between 19 and 30 years of age -- underwent some form of gen...
Skipping Radiation May Be Safe for Some With Early Breast Cancer
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- August 17, 2023
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Many women with early breast cancer undergo breast-conserving surgery along with radiation to kill any errant cancer cells, but some may be able to safely skip radiation, new research suggests.
“If the tumors are low-risk, as defined in part by being caught early/small...