Getting Fit Before Liver Transplant Helps Patients Recover Better
Researchers looked at 19 different studies involving over 1,100 people waiting for liver transplants. They found that special training programs combining …
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Doctors Need Better Guidelines for Rare Tumor Surgery
Retroperitoneal sarcoma is a rare and serious type of cancer that requires complex surgery. Doctors in Spain and Portugal were asked about how they prepare …
Read MoreGetting Your Body Ready Before Surgery Helps You Heal Faster
Researchers reviewed 153 studies about ways to prepare patients' bodies and minds before surgery. They found that patients who did special exercises, ate …
Read MoreWhy Doctors Aren't Preparing Patients Before Joint Surgery
Before getting hip or knee replacement surgery, doctors could help patients get healthier to recover better. A new survey asked 64 surgeons across the United …
Read MoreCancer Patients Skip Mental Health Support in Pre-Surgery Programs
Researchers looked at how well cancer patients stick to exercise, nutrition, and mental health programs before stomach and bowel surgery. They found that while …
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