The Cardiology Advisor2h
Postoperative Opioid Consumption Linked to Increased Risk for Persistent Use
Increased postoperative opioid consumption was associated with higher probability of new persistent opioid use in opioid-naive patients.
Cochrane3h
Does giving chemotherapy before surgery improve survival or quality of life in women with advanced epithelial ovarian cancer?
Traditionally, chemotherapy was given after surgery (primary cytoreductive surgery (PCRS) and adjuvant chemotherapy). However, chemotherapy can be used before surgery (neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) ...
The FDA just approved a new painkiller. Is it too good to be true?
Meet suzetrigine, a non-opioid that promises to avoid addiction risk. But some experts say it can't replace opioids ...
Clot-busting meds may be effective up to 24 hours after initial stroke symptoms
The clot-dissolving medication, alteplase, improved stroke patients' recovery by more than 50% when given up to 24 hours ...
WiscNews3d
13 years after heart surgery, Baraboo man credits St. Clare Hospital program
Norm Brickl, 79, has lived with heart conditions for more than 13 years and credits treatment programs at SSM Health St.
Wasteful tests before surgery: Study shows how to reduce them safely
For many patients, getting ready to have surgery means getting their blood drawn, their heart rhythm checked, or having other ...
Physician's Weekly4d
Ketamine Gargle Prevents Postoperative Throat Pain After Intubation
The following is a summary of “Preoperative Ketamine Gargle for Prevention of Postoperative Sore Throat After Tracheal ...
NOLA.com5d
The Recovery Playbook: Non-Opioid Pain Management Options After Surgery
While New Orleans prepares for the excitement of the big game, it’s important to remember that sports injuries aren’t limited to the professionals. High school athletes, weekend warriors, and generall ...