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…
Intraoperative radiation reduces the recurrence rate of pancreatic cancer
Using targeted radiation during surgery – referred to as intraoperative radiation – to eliminate pancreatic cancer cells that…
Doctor tripped up by $64K bill for ankle surgery and hospital stay
Physician Lauren Hughes was heading to see patients at a clinic about 20 miles from her Denver home…
Jessie J ‘frustrated’ as second breast cancer surgery postponed
“Obviously I’d already cancelled my tour so I was obviously frustrated but again it’s out of my control…
Reducing femoral fractures in total hip replacement with safer implant designs
As populations continue to age, total hip replacement (THR) is becoming an increasingly common surgical procedure. Experts estimate…
13-year-old has major surgery after eating 100 magnets bought on Temu
“While product safety laws exist in New Zealand that prohibit the sale of high-powered magnets, there is significant…
Jon Bon Jovi talks new tour, health update and Bruce Springsteen
LONDON (AP) — Bon Jovi will embark on their first tour in four years in 2026 — and…