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Childhood Adenotonsillectomy Does Not Increase Overweight Risk in Adulthood
TUESDAY, March 26, 2024 – Adenotonsillectomy (AT), the primary pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treatment, is not associated with an increased risk for being overweight in adulthood,...
Social Media + Photo-Editing Apps Tied to Higher Interest in Cosmetic Procedures
MONDAY, March 25, 2024 – Time spent on social media and use of photo-editing applications contribute to the desire to undergo a cosmetic procedure, according to a study recently published in...
Readmission Rates After Major Surgery High for Older Adults
TUESDAY, March 19, 2024 – Older adults face high rates of readmission within 180 days of major surgery, according to a study published online Feb. 28 in JAMA Network Open. Yi Wang, Ph.D., from Yale ...
Review IDs Trends in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Treatments in Children
FRIDAY, March 15, 2024 – Lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET) and anterolateral ligament reconstruction (ALLR) techniques for the treatment of anterior cruciate ligament in skeletally immature...
Cosmetic Surgery Leaves 1 in 8 Patients With Chronic Post-Op Pain
WEDNESDAY, March 13, 2024 – Norwegians are increasingly asking surgeons for a nip, tuck or implant, and many — especially men — have pain that lingers long after their procedure, a new survey shows. ...
Black Americans Undergo Carpal Tunnel Surgery Less Often Than Whites
WEDNESDAY, March 13, 2024 – African Americans undergo surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome at a lower rate than their White counterparts, according to a study published in the March issue of Plastic...
Risk for A-Fib Increased With Consumption of Sugar-Sweetened and Diet Beverages
WEDNESDAY, March 13, 2024 – Consumption of >2 L/week of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) or artificially sweetened beverages (ASB) is associated with an increased risk for atrial fibrillation (AF),...
Prevalence of Increased Residual Gastric Content Increased With GLP-1 RAs
TUESDAY, March 12, 2024 – Use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) is associated with a higher prevalence of increased residual gastric content (RGC), according to a study...
Risks for MACE, Mortality Lower After Surgery for Hyperthyroidism
TUESDAY, March 12, 2024 – For patients with newly diagnosed hyperthyroidism, surgery is associated with lower risks for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and all-cause mortality, according...
Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy Patients Often Have Severe Residual Paresthesia
MONDAY, March 11, 2024 – Just under half of patients (45 percent) with degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) show severe residual paresthesia one year after surgery, according to a study published...
Is 'Selfie' Culture Driving Folks to Cosmetic Surgery?
THURSDAY, March 7, 2024 – The “selfie” culture on social media appears to be intensifying people’s desires to undergo cosmetic procedures, a new study suggests. Time spent on Snapchat or Instagram se...
Wegovy, Ozempic Use Could Complicate Your Surgery
WEDNESDAY, March 6, 2024 – Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic can increase a person’s risk of throwing up during surgery while under anesthesia, a new study reports. People are typically a...
Could General Anesthesia in Pregnancy Raise Behavioral Issues in Kids?
MONDAY, March 4, 2024 – Children exposed to anesthesia in the womb when their pregnant mom has surgery are more likely to suffer from behavioral issues later, a new study finds. Exposure to general...
1 in 8 Seniors Who Undergo Surgery Are Back in Hospital Within a Month
MONDAY, March 4, 2024 – Major surgery is a dicey proposition for many seniors, with a substantial number landing back in the hospital just weeks or months after their operation, a new study warns....
Behavioral Health Disorders Linked to Worse Outcomes After Cancer Surgery
FRIDAY, March 1, 2024 – For patients with cancer, behavioral health disorders (BHD) are associated with worse outcomes, including long-term postoperative outcomes, according to a study published...