More walking activity prior to surgery may lower risk of postoperative complications Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli23 Oct 2023 8:00 PM ISTUSA: A recent study showed a 52% reduction in postoperative complications in patients who recorded more walking activity prior to surgery,...
Proof-of-concept AI model may detect pain before, during and after surgery Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli23 Oct 2023 11:00 AM ISTUSA: A recent study has shown an automated pain recognition system using artificial intelligence (AI) to be promising as an unbiased method to detect...
Excellent long-term survival in real-world patients undergoing SAVR, confirms Study Medha Baranwal23 Oct 2023 10:45 AM ISTUSA: Results from a national study confirm excellent long-term survival following surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR), at 92.9% at five years...
Dental extractions within 2 weeks of RT do not develop into osteoradionecrosis in head and neck cancer patients Medha Baranwal23 Oct 2023 5:00 AM ISTCanada: A retrospective cohort study of 879 patients with head and neck cancer revealed an important association between the timing of pre-radiation...
Delayed ACL surgery may be safe for many adults, less so for some children Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli21 Oct 2023 9:15 AM ISTA Johns Hopkins Children's Center study of medical records concludes that delaying surgical treatment of the anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, in...
Surgery more effective for managing deviated nasal septum than medical management with nasal sprays: BMJ Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli20 Oct 2023 8:00 PM ISTUK: Septoplasty, a surgery to straighten a crooked septum, is more effective than a defined medical management regimen with a nasal steroid and saline...
Vancomycin Addition to Cefazolin Shows No Superiority in Preventing Surgical-Site Infections in Arthroplasty Dr Riya Dave20 Oct 2023 9:15 AM ISTIn a recent multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, researchers investigated the addition of vancomycin to beta-lactam prophylaxis in...
Surgical strategy not important- Magnifying equipment use during preauricular fistula surgery may diminish recurrence rate Medha Baranwal18 Oct 2023 8:00 PM ISTChina: A 12-year single-centre clinical observation revealed no significant impact of the partial removal of the cartilage of the pedicle, use of...
Virtual reality may reduce anxiety among caregivers of children having surgery Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli17 Oct 2023 8:00 PM ISTUSA: A recent study has demonstrated a significant reduction in anxiety experienced by most parents or caregivers when their child undergoes surgery...
Aging women and growing rate of Breast Cancer - Ft. Dr. Monique Gary, Breast Surgeon Dr. Nandita Mohan17 Oct 2023 4:47 PM ISTOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Although cancer can develop at any life stage, studies show that it is more common in old people. In a...
Intraoperative GDHT fails to improve postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing open radical cystectomy Aditi16 Oct 2023 8:00 PM ISTRadical cystectomy, a standard surgical procedure for treating invasive bladder cancer, is accompanied by complications. This includes substantial...
Mediterranean diet may reduce risk of osteoporosis and hip fracture Jacinthlyn Sylvia15 Oct 2023 8:00 PM ISTTo explore dietary patterns beyond the traditional Mediterranean diet, a recent review published in the Nutrients Journal investigated their potential...
