Major surgery may accelerate memory loss in 1 in 7 older adults

bySanjukta Mondal, Medical XpressOlder age, pre-surgical cognitive impairment, and the development of postoperative delirium were associated with the severe decline trajectory. Credit: cottonbro studi

Updated on: July 13,2026

Major surgery may accelerate memory loss in 1 in 7 older adults

bySanjukta Mondal, Medical XpressOlder age, pre-surgical cognitive impairment, and the development of postoperative delirium were associated with the severe decline trajectory. Credit: cottonbro studi

Updated on:July 13,2026

New post-liver transplant protocol results in 0% heavy alcohol relapse rate

by Brianna DiPilato,Mayo ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a studypublishedin theLiver Transplantationjournal, Mayo Clinic researchers have found that a new proactive treatment protocol for al

Updated on: July 14,2026

New post-liver transplant protocol results in 0% heavy alcohol relapse rate

by Brianna DiPilato,Mayo ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a studypublishedin theLiver Transplantationjournal, Mayo Clinic researchers have found that a new proactive treatment protocol for al

Updated on:July 14,2026

Brain tumor removal may improve blood sugar control in diabetes patients

byUniversity of Minnesota Medical SchoolCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsA new study published today inJAMA Network Openfound that removing olfactory groove meningioma—a type of brain tumor located

Updated on: July 16,2026

Brain tumor removal may improve blood sugar control in diabetes patients

byUniversity of Minnesota Medical SchoolCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsA new study published today inJAMA Network Openfound that removing olfactory groove meningioma—a type of brain tumor located

Updated on:July 16,2026

Weight loss surgery boosts household independence for 20 years, data show

byUniversity of GothenburgCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople who undergo bariatric surgery and see substantial weight loss are better able to cope with household tasks such as cleaning, laundry,

Updated on: July 13,2026

Weight loss surgery boosts household independence for 20 years, data show

byUniversity of GothenburgCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople who undergo bariatric surgery and see substantial weight loss are better able to cope with household tasks such as cleaning, laundry,

Updated on:July 13,2026

Newly discovered view of brain blood flow during surgery could prevent debilitation, save lives

by Nat Levy,University of Texas at AustinBiomedical engineering professor Andrew Dunn and Hengfa Lu, a postdoctoral student in the lab where they developed brain blood flow monitoring technology. Cred

Updated on: July 15,2026

Newly discovered view of brain blood flow during surgery could prevent debilitation, save lives

by Nat Levy,University of Texas at AustinBiomedical engineering professor Andrew Dunn and Hengfa Lu, a postdoctoral student in the lab where they developed brain blood flow monitoring technology. Cred

Updated on:July 15,2026

Teamwork, technology streamline feeding tube placement

byAmerican Association of Critical-Care NursesCredit: Laura James from PexelsInova, the leading nonprofit health system in the Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, developed a nov

Updated on: July 08,2026

Teamwork, technology streamline feeding tube placement

byAmerican Association of Critical-Care NursesCredit: Laura James from PexelsInova, the leading nonprofit health system in the Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, developed a nov

Updated on:July 08,2026

Brain surgery for pituitary tumor helps Illinois mom have second baby

by HealthDay StaffA suburban Chicago woman who feared she might never have another child is now celebrating a growing family after brain surgery at Northwestern Medicine.After the birth of her first d

Updated on: July 08,2026

Brain surgery for pituitary tumor helps Illinois mom have second baby

by HealthDay StaffA suburban Chicago woman who feared she might never have another child is now celebrating a growing family after brain surgery at Northwestern Medicine.After the birth of her first d

Updated on:July 08,2026

A 3D printed stent, shaped like a lily, could speed recovery after weight-loss surgery

byNYU Tandon School of EngineeringResearcher Parima Phowarasoontorn holds the Lily stent. Photo credit: Parima PhowarasoontornEach year, about 250,000 Americans undergo sleeve gastrectomy, one of the

Updated on: June 25,2026

A 3D printed stent, shaped like a lily, could speed recovery after weight-loss surgery

byNYU Tandon School of EngineeringResearcher Parima Phowarasoontorn holds the Lily stent. Photo credit: Parima PhowarasoontornEach year, about 250,000 Americans undergo sleeve gastrectomy, one of the

Updated on:June 25,2026

Developing an antibiotic reservoir to prevent post-surgical infections

by Jill Adams,Thomas Jefferson UniversityThe timeline of proposed local drug delivery method. Credit:PLOS One(2025). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0337717Nearly one in 10 people who are implanted with a s

Updated on: May 21,2026

Developing an antibiotic reservoir to prevent post-surgical infections

by Jill Adams,Thomas Jefferson UniversityThe timeline of proposed local drug delivery method. Credit:PLOS One(2025). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0337717Nearly one in 10 people who are implanted with a s

Updated on:May 21,2026

When it comes to surgery, your doctor's leadership skills play a crucial role

by Steve Granger, Julian Barling, Michaela Scanlon, Nick Turner,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYou're scheduled for surgery next week. You've likely looked up your surgeon&#3

Updated on: May 09,2026

When it comes to surgery, your doctor's leadership skills play a crucial role

by Steve Granger, Julian Barling, Michaela Scanlon, Nick Turner,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYou're scheduled for surgery next week. You've likely looked up your surgeon&#3

Updated on:May 09,2026