Surgery has cut death rate from torn aorta
A tear in the aorta is still a dangerous emergency, but rates of survival once in the hospital have improved greatly since the 1950s, research finds.
Fish oil may prevent delirium after surgery
Fish oil may be an effective way to ease delirium and instances of inflammation after surgery, a study with mice shows.
Magnets could guide tiny needle through the body during surgery
A new untethered magnetic needle may one day be able to tap through tissue to perform less invasive, more precise surgery,
CBD tablet safely eases pain after shoulder surgery
A CBD tablet reduces pain after shoulder surgery without side effects sometimes associated with CBD use, such as nausea, anxiety, and liver toxicity.
AI teaches brain tumor surgery better than human experts
An artificial intelligence tutoring system outperformed expert human instructors when teaching medical students in a simulated brain tumor surgery.
‘Smart sutures’ monitor deep wounds to prevent problems
With new smart sutures, a battery-free, wireless sensor can detect and transmit information about wounds from deep surgical sites.
Cataract surgery linked to lower dementia risk
New findings strongly link cataract surgery with a lower risk of dementia among older people.
Frailty is more common in kids getting heart surgery than previously known
A third of children who undergo a procedure for a severe congenital heart condition identify as frail. That can affect their health outcomes after surgery.