Lidocaine During Surgery Doesn't Speed Up Bowel Recovery
Researchers tested whether a common anesthetic drug called lidocaine could help patients recover their bowel function faster after colon surgery. In a large …
Read Morepostoperative recovery
All content tagged with "postoperative recovery"
Vitamin D Levels May Affect Back Surgery Recovery
Researchers studied 154 people who had surgery for a common type of lower back problem called lumbar spinal canal stenosis. They found that 71% of these …
Read MoreWhy Good Nutrition Before Surgery Helps Your Brain Stay Sharp
When people don't eat well before surgery, their brains may have a harder time recovering afterward. Researchers reviewed studies showing that malnutrition—not …
Read MoreMind and Nutrition Help Stomach Cancer Patients Recover Better
Researchers studied 260 stomach cancer patients who had surgery and found that those who received special training to build mental strength plus personalized …
Read MoreCan Vitamin D Help Your Tendons Heal After Surgery?
Researchers looked at 10 studies to understand whether vitamin D helps tendons heal better after surgery. Tendons are tough cords that connect muscles to …
Read MoreVitamin C May Help You Heal Faster After Wisdom Tooth Surgery
Researchers tested whether taking vitamin C supplements could help people recover better after wisdom tooth removal surgery. Fifty-six people had both wisdom …
Read MoreSpecial Nutrients Before Surgery May Reduce Infection Risk
Researchers looked at 10 studies involving colorectal cancer surgery patients to see if special nutrient formulas given before or around surgery time could …
Read MoreHow Doctors Safely Treat Colon Cancer During Late Pregnancy
Colon cancer during pregnancy is extremely rare, but when it happens, doctors face tough decisions about protecting both the mother and baby. This case study …
Read More