Bariatric surgery is an option for people who are severely overweight to lose extra pounds and improve associated conditions such as diabetes. However, it’s not an easy way out, and it requires a big ...

If you thought optimizing bone density and smoking cessation were the main pre-op hurdles before a cervical fusion — surprise! Your patient’s SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor) may be ...

I never imagined that the first time I did this post, sooo many women would find solace within each other, learn from each other, and genuinely feel a lot less alone as people who are trying to save ...

Preoperative cardiovascular assessment before elective noncardiac surgery should include consideration of a prior COVID-19 diagnosis, according to three doctors who advise a delay of at least several ...

Policy-makers are being urged to take notice of a study that confirms that undertaking a short program of high intensity interval training before surgery can substantially help with recovery.

PHILADELPHIA -- Given the questionable legal status of abortion in many states, hospitals are urged to reconsider their mandatory perioperative pregnancy tests, speakers advised here at the American ...

Major surgery can be daunting. Dr Jeremy London, a seasoned surgeon, stresses that patients must understand the procedure, potential risks, and recove ...

A customized, team-based strategy significantly reduced unnecessary pre-operative testing for common elective surgeries, according to a new study led by researchers at Ann Arbor-based Michigan ...