Personalized prehabilitation reduces the risk of surgical complications
The weeks leading up to a major surgery can be a time of uncertainty and worry for patients,…
Manawatū case sparks warning over ‘predatory’ overseas weight loss surgery ads
“It’s really exploded in the last, I would say, 18 months.” French said that this is due to…
Local anesthetic lidocaine may mitigate pancreatic cancer metastasis
Pinned between the stomach and spine, the pancreas supervises both digestion and blood sugar in the body. It’s also the…
New research supports general anesthesia as an option for cesarean births
Regional anesthesia-typically with a spinal or epidural block-has long been favored for cesarean births due in part to…
Study clarifies how biliary atresia overlaps with multiple congenital syndromes
Biliary atresia (BA) represents one of the leading causes of pediatric liver failure, often requiring surgical intervention or…
National initiative helps reduce missed radiation appointments for cancer patients
A national quality improvement program led by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) found that transportation barriers and…
Earlier blood transfusion reduces heart complications post-surgery in high-risk patients
An earlier blood transfusion- done when hemoglobin levels were higher – after major general or vascular surgery among…
Comparative study finds higher rates of adverse events with ticagrelor
One year of treatment with either of two strong blood-thinning medications—ticagrelor and prasugrel—by people with type 1 or…
Health NZ urges caution as more Kiwis suffer complications from overseas surgery
Watson travelled from her Feilding home to the Medicana International Clinic in Istanbul for the same surgery in…
Kiwis v Tonga: Shaun Johnson ‘angry’ over Eli Katoa head knocks, calls for heads to roll
Speaking on his podcast the Play On Sport Show, Johnson, who played 35 tests for the Kiwis, said…
Small bioprinter can deliver healing hydrogel to the throat
Healing hydrogels—cross-linked polymer chains that hold a lot of water—can promote tissue healing and prevent postsurgical complications. But…
Fewer women participate in cardiac rehabilitation, despite a slew of benefits
For someone who has heart surgery or experiences a major cardiovascular event, cardiac rehabilitation can significantly improve their…