Nearly 1 in 7 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 procedures.

Major surgery can feel emotionally overwhelming, often bringing fear of the unknown, concerns about recovery, and anxiety over medical decisions. These feelings are common, and understanding what to ...

Major surgery is associated with a small long-term decline in cognitive functioning—equivalent, on average, to less than five months of natural brain ageing, finds a study in The BMJ today. But the ...

The implementation of a nephroprotective prevention care strategy significantly reduced the risk for acute kidney injury (AKI) following major surgery among high-risk patients, according to a new ...

The sleep apnea-specific hypoxic burden metric correlated with 30-day postoperative mortality and cardiovascular complications among obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients undergoing major ...

Patients who develop alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) after major surgery face significantly higher risks of complications, longer hospital stays, and increased health care costs, according to a ...

Major surgery is a challenge for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), raising their odds of death within a year by 61%, new research shows. The researchers also found these ...

Nearly 1 in 7 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 procedures.