Editor's note: This story was edited to include additional comments. CHICAGO — Neck hematomas following thyroid surgery, though rare, are highly associated with key factors including comorbid ...

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People with diabetes who were taking GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs such as tirzepatide and semaglutide had significantly lower rates of hospital readmission, wound re-opening and hematoma after surgery ...

Radiotherapy in high-grade limb STS patients increases short- and long-term wound complications, affecting healing and care duration. Neoadjuvant radiotherapy leads to longer hospital stays and higher ...

Women and men experience similar rates of dangerous complications after a major heart surgery. So why are women dying at higher rates than men when these complications strike? That's the main question ...

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Actively preparing for major surgery by exercising and improving diet (known as "prehabilitation") is associated with fewer complications, less time in hospital, and improved recovery and quality of ...

Despite having no greater chance of developing problems after high risk cardiovascular surgery, women are more likely than men to die from postoperative complications, a new study suggests. The ...