Why Some People Get Low Calcium After Thyroid Surgery
When doctors remove the entire thyroid gland, some patients develop low calcium levels in their blood, which can cause serious problems. Researchers reviewed …
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6-Week Workout Plan Cuts Surgery Risks in Half for Liver Patients
Researchers tested whether a 6-week program of exercise and special nutrition could help patients with weak muscles recover better after major liver surgery. …
Read MoreShould You Take Vitamin D Before Thyroid Surgery?
Researchers reviewed multiple studies about whether taking vitamin D before thyroid removal surgery helps prevent low calcium levels afterward. This is …
Read MoreNew Tool Helps Doctors Predict Breathing Problems After Spine Injury
When people suffer serious injuries to their neck spine, breathing problems can be life-threatening. Doctors at a hospital studied 432 patients with these …
Read MoreQuick Weight Loss Before Colon Cancer Surgery May Be Safe and Helpful
Doctors wanted to know if people with obesity could safely lose weight quickly before colon cancer surgery. They studied 26 patients—13 who worked with a …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D May Increase Problems After Shoulder Surgery
Researchers looked at over 41,000 people who had shoulder surgery to see if having low vitamin D levels affected their recovery. They found that people with …
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