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• Laparoscopic Antireflux Surgery Linked to High Rates of Recurrent GERD: Study

  September 19, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  A high rate of recurrence linked to a form of GERD surgery often results in long term use of heartburn drugs like Nexium, Prilosec, and Prevacid, according to the findings of a new study.

• Fewer Opioids Following Hernia Repair May Be Sufficient: Study

  August 31, 2017

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that surgeons may be prescribing too many potentially addictive opioid pain pills to hernia surgery patients.

• Infant Anesthesia During Surgery May Affect White Matter In The Brain: Study

  August 30, 2017

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that anesthesia given to infants may decrease white matter in the brain.

• Major Teaching Hospitals Linked To Lower Mortality Rates: Study

  May 26, 2017

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds a slightly lower death rate at teaching hospitals for patients undergoing standard surgeries and diagnosed with common illnesses.

• Surgical Recovery Program Reduced Hospital Stay, Complication Rates: Study

  May 15, 2017

  Martha Garcia

  Researchers say that a new type of post-recovery program could help some patients walk sooner, go home faster and avoid complications after surgery.

• Surgical Checklists Improve Safety, Reduce Risk of Death: Study

  April 25, 2017

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that hospitals that implemented a WHO surgical safety checklist had fewer patients die in the month following a surgical procedure.

• Dementia Worsened By Delerium Often Caused By Hospital Stays, Surgery: Study

  January 23, 2017

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study indicate that delirium can increase the cognitive decline of and symptoms of dementia in elderly patients.