How to prepare for a successful post-operation recovery. Preparing to undergo surgery can be similar to training for a marathon, says Christina Sherry, a registered dietitian and expert in adult ...

We ask all of our patients to identify a support team (care coach) before their surgery date. Your support team could be a friend, family member, or neighbor—someone who you know and trust, who is ...

Orthopedic and primary care experts stress that thorough preparation before a preoperative visit can improve efficiency, safety, and decision-making. Recommendations include compiling medical records, ...

From pre-op checklists to better communication between doctors, hospitals are rethinking how patients prepare for surgery. Clearer instructions, coordinated care teams, and smarter scheduling can help ...

(Reuters Health) - Screening older surgery patients for cognitive impairment can catch undiagnosed problems that raise risk for complications, researchers say. Among 211 patients over age 65 having ...

A pre-surgical shape-up could improve recovery for patients with lung cancer. Although the findings are still emerging, some researchers think that prehab may be a key player that will improve patient ...

After a successful pilot saw lengths of stay decrease 39% or more, the health system is rolling out its tactics systemwide. Its program will be used in about 15,000 surgery cases annually across 42 ...

A new evidence review found that administering a drug called clonidine before surgery may be a good alternative for controlling post-surgical pain and help reduce a child’s anxiety after surgery.

The pre-operative assessment and post-operative is critical for successful surgical procedures which will in turn lead to high quality outcomes in research studies. The care of the animals going ...

Patients diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer who had a good response to targeted cancer treatment prior to surgery — otherwise known as adjuvant therapy — may be able to skip surgery and receive ...