Postoperative delirium following noncardiac surgery was linked to a 3.5-fold higher risk for death or major complications, but low-cost interventions focusing on avoiding patient disturbances can ...

Preoperative fine particulate matter (PM2.5) exposure is associated with an increased risk for postoperative complications.

Higher occurrence of moderate-to-severe pain reported in addition to higher intraoperative fentanyl consumption, postoperative tramadol consumption.

The doctoral dissertation of Annika Piirainen, Lic Med, explores the dosage, administration and related adverse events of three non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), dexketoprofen, ...

Postoperative step count following surgery is associated with reductions in length of stay, complications, and readmissions.

Introduction: Postoperative constipation is a frequent complication following lumbar surgery under general anesthesia, potentially associated with intraoperative nerve root irritation. However, the ...

Vitamin D deficiency is associated with more moderate to severe pain following breast cancer surgery and an increased ...

Low vitamin D levels could be quietly making breast cancer surgery recovery far more painful. In a new study, patients ...

In patients undergoing surgery, regional anesthesia minimizes the use of opioids and is linked to smoother recovery, such as shorter hospital stays and reduced odds of postoperative nausea and ...

Surgery is tough on the body, and it’s not unusual to have a fever during the first 48 hours after surgery. Any fever that develops in the hours or days after a surgical procedure is considered a ...