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Cosmetic Surgery Leaves 1 in 8 Patients With Chronic Post-Op Pain

WEDNESDAY, March 13, 2024 – Norwegians are increasingly asking surgeons for a nip, tuck or implant, and many — especially men — have pain that lingers long after their procedure, a new survey shows. ...

Black Americans Undergo Carpal Tunnel Surgery Less Often Than Whites

WEDNESDAY, March 13, 2024 – African Americans undergo surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome at a lower rate than their White counterparts, according to a study published in the March issue of Plastic...

Risk for A-Fib Increased With Consumption of Sugar-Sweetened and Diet Beverages

WEDNESDAY, March 13, 2024 – Consumption of >2 L/week of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) or artificially sweetened beverages (ASB) is associated with an increased risk for atrial fibrillation (AF),...

Prevalence of Increased Residual Gastric Content Increased With GLP-1 RAs

TUESDAY, March 12, 2024 – Use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) is associated with a higher prevalence of increased residual gastric content (RGC), according to a study...

Risks for MACE, Mortality Lower After Surgery for Hyperthyroidism

TUESDAY, March 12, 2024 – For patients with newly diagnosed hyperthyroidism, surgery is associated with lower risks for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and all-cause mortality, according...

Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy Patients Often Have Severe Residual Paresthesia

MONDAY, March 11, 2024 – Just under half of patients (45 percent) with degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) show severe residual paresthesia one year after surgery, according to a study published...

Is 'Selfie' Culture Driving Folks to Cosmetic Surgery?

THURSDAY, March 7, 2024 – The “selfie” culture on social media appears to be intensifying people’s desires to undergo cosmetic procedures, a new study suggests. Time spent on Snapchat or Instagram se...

Wegovy, Ozempic Use Could Complicate Your Surgery

WEDNESDAY, March 6, 2024 – 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 a...

Could General Anesthesia in Pregnancy Raise Behavioral Issues in Kids?

MONDAY, March 4, 2024 – 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...

1 in 8 Seniors Who Undergo Surgery Are Back in Hospital Within a Month

MONDAY, March 4, 2024 – 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....

Behavioral Health Disorders Linked to Worse Outcomes After Cancer Surgery

FRIDAY, March 1, 2024 – For patients with cancer, behavioral health disorders (BHD) are associated with worse outcomes, including long-term postoperative outcomes, according to a study published...

14.6 Percent of U.S. Women Had Received Hysterectomy in 2021

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 28, 2024 – In 2021, 14.6 percent of women aged 18 years and older had received a hysterectomy, with the percentage increasing with age, according to a February data brief published...

Will Your Knee Replacement Need a Second Surgery?

FRIDAY, Feb. 23, 2024 – Increasingly, knee replacement surgeries are requiring follow-up operations when post-op complications arise. Now, new research from the University of Texas Southwestern is...

Preventive Mastectomies May Save Lives of Women With Breast Cancer Genes

TUESDAY, Feb. 20, 2024 – Women who carry certain mutations in their BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes know they are at heightened odds for breast cancer. Now, Canadian research suggests that for some patients a...

AAOS: Sports-Related Orthopedic Injuries in Seniors Projected to Grow 123 Percent by 2040

TUESDAY, Feb. 20, 2024 – Sports-related injuries among older adults are expected to increase 123 percent between 2021 and 2040, according to a study presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the...

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