Simple Pill After Thyroid Surgery Cuts Hospital Stay in Half
When doctors remove a thyroid gland, patients often develop low calcium levels that can cause problems and keep them in the hospital longer. Researchers tested …
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New surgical technique helps patients swallow after severe throat injuries
When someone swallows dangerous chemicals or suffers severe throat injuries, doctors sometimes need to rebuild the esophagus (the tube that carries food to …
Read MorePhysical Therapy After Jaw Joint Surgery Helps You Chew Better
When someone's jaw joint is too damaged to fix with regular treatment, doctors can replace it with an artificial joint. This study looked at 36 patients who …
Read MoreSimple Urine Test Predicts Kidney Stone Return After Surgery
Kidney stones come back in about half of people who have surgery to remove them. Researchers followed 68 patients after stone removal surgery and found that …
Read MoreExpert Guide to Staying Safe After Liver Surgery
A team of European liver surgery experts reviewed hundreds of medical studies to create clear guidelines for helping patients recover safely after liver …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D Linked to Higher Risk of Infection After Surgery
A large study combining data from over 12,000 surgical patients found that people with low vitamin D levels were more likely to develop infections at their …
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