Adult spinal deformity surgery addresses a spectrum of complex conditions characterised by abnormal curvature or misalignment of the spine, predominantly seen in an ageing population. The disorder ...

Would older adults use an app to assess the safety of their homes before joint replacement surgery, and if so, what might it feature? Researchers conducted a feasibility study to find out more. Most ...

Researchers found nearly 1 in 7 older adults die within a year of undergoing major surgery, shedding light on the risk older adults face when having invasive procedures, Kaiser Health News reported ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Rates of any fracture are higher for adults with hyperparathyroidism before surgery vs. healthy controls. Adults ...

Nearly one in seven older adults die within a year of undergoing major surgery, according to an important new study that sheds much-needed light on the risks seniors face when having invasive ...

At 6 months after surgery, 42% of older adults had more than 1 instrumental activities of daily living impairment. HealthDay News — For older adults, postsurgical recovery takes longer than ...

For people of all ages, the mere thought of surgery can spur anxious thoughts and concerns: How long will the surgery take? What will my recovery look like? How risky is the procedure? Worries and ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact customerservice@slackinc.com. Adults with obesity who underwent bariatric surgery had ...

Fasting before surgery is easier now, thanks to shorter fasting times supported by evidence of improved surgical outcomes.

Researchers examined 1,193 major surgeries involving 992 community-living older adults from 2011 to 2017. Among nearly 1,000 Medicare beneficiaries over age 65, the overall 1-year mortality rate after ...

Even modest stress before surgery may influence how well older adults recover, according to a new study from Duke University School of Medicine. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech ...