All articles tagged with #postoperative complications
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Washington Post
A study published in Science Advances demonstrates that wearable devices like Fitbits can effectively predict postoperative complications in children recovering from surgery, with a 91% sensitivity, by monitoring activity and biorhythms, potentially improving postoperative care and early intervention.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo Finance
Preliminary data presented at a meeting of orthopedic surgeons suggests that new diabetes and weight-loss drugs like Ozempic (semaglutide) may benefit patients undergoing hip replacement by reducing the risk of infection and readmission to the hospital without increasing postoperative complication risks. However, more evidence from high-quality, prospective, randomized controlled trials is needed before definitively recommending the use of these drugs prior to total hip replacement.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Euronews
Exercising before major surgery, specifically through high-intensity interval training (HIIT), can significantly reduce postoperative complications and shorten hospital stays, according to a study published in the journal Surgery. Researchers found that patients who underwent HIIT training experienced a 56% decrease in complications and stayed in the hospital for three fewer days on average. HIIT increases cardiorespiratory fitness, which is associated with a lower risk of adverse postoperative outcomes. Implementing supervised exercise programs for hospital patients may be costly, but the study suggests that even a brief period of pre-surgery HIIT can substantially improve patient outcomes and bring robust benefits across populations.