Family caregivers help detect post-surgery delirium with simple screening tool

by Hebrew SeniorLife Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging ResearchCredit: RDNE Stock project from PexelsA new study published in the Journal of Clinical Anesthesia shows that family members and

Updated on: February 06,2026

Family caregivers help detect post-surgery delirium with simple screening tool

by Hebrew SeniorLife Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging ResearchCredit: RDNE Stock project from PexelsA new study published in the Journal of Clinical Anesthesia shows that family members and

Updated on:February 06,2026

Professor examines use of technology to monitor patients after joint replacement

byUniversity of Rhode IslandVerasense is a wireless, single-use sensor that measures real-time load, balance, and surgical alignment of the knee during total knee replacement, providing surgeons with

Updated on: February 14,2026

Professor examines use of technology to monitor patients after joint replacement

byUniversity of Rhode IslandVerasense is a wireless, single-use sensor that measures real-time load, balance, and surgical alignment of the knee during total knee replacement, providing surgeons with

Updated on:February 14,2026

Study finds more comfortable option for guiding breast cancer surgery

byAtrium Health Wake Forest BaptistCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study led by researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Atrium Health Levine Cancer has found that a modern techniqu

Updated on: February 17,2026

Study finds more comfortable option for guiding breast cancer surgery

byAtrium Health Wake Forest BaptistCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study led by researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Atrium Health Levine Cancer has found that a modern techniqu

Updated on:February 17,2026

Special breathing tubes don't improve emergency intubation outcomes, trial finds

byYale School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainModified endotracheal tubes designed to reduce patient pneumonia risk failed to improve outcomes compared to standard breathing tubes, researc

Updated on: February 16,2026

Special breathing tubes don't improve emergency intubation outcomes, trial finds

byYale School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainModified endotracheal tubes designed to reduce patient pneumonia risk failed to improve outcomes compared to standard breathing tubes, researc

Updated on:February 16,2026

People with allergies or eczema may face higher risk of surgical complications

byAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Tima Miroshnichenko from PexelsTwo new studies being presented at the2025 Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Ast

Updated on: February 12,2026

People with allergies or eczema may face higher risk of surgical complications

byAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Tima Miroshnichenko from PexelsTwo new studies being presented at the2025 Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Ast

Updated on:February 12,2026

Tympanostomy tube placement improves hearing for children with cleft palate: Study

by Elana GotkineFor children with cleft palate, tympanostomy tube placement improves hearing outcomes, according to a studypublishedonline Sept. 25 in theEar, Nose & Throat Journal.Nina Wijnants,

Updated on: February 19,2026

Tympanostomy tube placement improves hearing for children with cleft palate: Study

by Elana GotkineFor children with cleft palate, tympanostomy tube placement improves hearing outcomes, according to a studypublishedonline Sept. 25 in theEar, Nose & Throat Journal.Nina Wijnants,

Updated on:February 19,2026

Drug-related accidental injury deaths climb nearly 60% in 5 years across the US

byAmerican College of SurgeonsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn increasing number of people are dying from drug-related accidental injuries. The rate has risen by nearly 60% within the last five yea

Updated on: February 02,2026

Drug-related accidental injury deaths climb nearly 60% in 5 years across the US

byAmerican College of SurgeonsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn increasing number of people are dying from drug-related accidental injuries. The rate has risen by nearly 60% within the last five yea

Updated on:February 02,2026

Use of weight loss drugs before bariatric surgery has soared in recent years, study finds

byAmerican College of SurgeonsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research findings show a significant increase in the use of weight loss drugs among patients undergoing metabolic and bariatric surg

Updated on: February 24,2026

Use of weight loss drugs before bariatric surgery has soared in recent years, study finds

byAmerican College of SurgeonsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research findings show a significant increase in the use of weight loss drugs among patients undergoing metabolic and bariatric surg

Updated on:February 24,2026

Surgery may not be required for some breast lesions, research suggests

byKing's College LondonHistology of, and age at diagnosis for, RS/CSL and papillary lesions without atypia. Credit:Histopathology(2025). DOI: 10.1111/his.70017Researchers at King's have found

Updated on: February 18,2026

Surgery may not be required for some breast lesions, research suggests

byKing's College LondonHistology of, and age at diagnosis for, RS/CSL and papillary lesions without atypia. Credit:Histopathology(2025). DOI: 10.1111/his.70017Researchers at King's have found

Updated on:February 18,2026

Uncovering why some athletes struggle to bounce back after ACL surgery

byEdith Cowan UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has uncovered a surprising result in athletes following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) recons

Updated on: February 23,2026

Uncovering why some athletes struggle to bounce back after ACL surgery

byEdith Cowan UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has uncovered a surprising result in athletes following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) recons

Updated on:February 23,2026