Patients with non-small cell lung cancer saw a reduction in their risk of recurrence or death after surgery when treated with pre- and postsurgical Opdivo. For patients with resectable (removable by ...

Star Bradbury said her late stepfather, William Hyde, was a “sweet, wonderful man.” But two decades ago, when he woke from colon cancer surgery, he turned shockingly violent. “He was convinced he was ...

If you're going to have surgery, "prehabilitation" focused on nutrition, exercise and social support in the month before can significantly cut the risk of complications, according to a new study.

Patients with end-stage liver disease often undergo surgery for indications other than liver transplantation. These patients have an increased risk of morbidity and mortality that is related to their ...

Nearly 20% of patients who underwent surgery experienced postoperative delirium in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU), with the risk being significantly higher in those reporting high levels of ...

People who experience poor sleep in the month before surgery may be more likely to develop postoperative delirium, according to new research being presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY ® 2024 annual meeting ...

Share on Pinterest Experts say pre-surgery fasting guidelines may need to be changed for people taking weight loss drugs. Shannon Fagan/Getty Images A new study concludes that weight loss drugs can ...

Many families face the challenge of drug-resistant epilepsy, questioning the transition from medication to surgery.