New research indicates that the timeline for safe surgery after someone suffers from a heart attack might be different than what previous expert recommendations pointed to. When it comes to noncardiac elective surgery, the new … [Read more...]
The Pros and Cons of Back Surgery for Seniors
A recent study found that one in eight seniors–more than ten percent–that have back surgery end up back in the hospital for more treatment within a month or less. Over the course of six months after release, more than one in four find … [Read more...]
Dealing with Cataracts as a Senior
One of the common issues that seniors deal with is cataracts. A cataract is a cloud over the lens of the eye that impacts vision. They can occur for a number of reasons, with age being one of them. If you think that cataracts … [Read more...]
Pros and Cons of Hip Replacement Surgery
Oftentimes, people that are advanced in age have doubts about major surgeries, such as a hip replacement. However, this really needs to be approached on a case by case basis. While it is certainly true that the average person aged 90 is … [Read more...]
Robotic Surgery Speeds Up Recovery
A new study led by the University College of London indicates that robotic surgery can help improve patient recovery and is relatively safer than traditional surgical methods. The team recently published their findings in the medical … [Read more...]
Predicting Pain, and How it Can Help
According to a recent study, it is possible to look at brain waves and predict future pain with accuracy through them. This latest research could be a big game changer when it comes to how doctors help those battling chronic … [Read more...]
Surgery May be the Answer for Stroke Prevention
For those that suffer from heart disease, a simple surgery might be the solution to help prevent a catastrophic stroke from occurring. A study out of McMaster University looked at over 4,000 people from 27 different countries … [Read more...]
Surgery Isn’t Always the Best Option for Older Adults
Seniors are much more sensitive to surgical procedures than younger adults are. It is not uncommon for an elderly individual to suffer from confusion and short term dementia for up to a week after a major operation. Physical symptoms after … [Read more...]
Identifying Surgery Risk in the Elderly
Once in a while, surgery is an absolute necessity within the elderly population, and when it is, there are a whole set of complications that can occur because of the surgery. Surgical procedures occur for all sorts of reasons ranging in … [Read more...]
Easy Ways to Improve Senior Health
For many years, it has been known that the anesthesia used during surgery can have a negative effect upon the elderly, especially if they are put under during their operation. In some cases, it can be days before they regain their full … [Read more...]
