Saint Cosmas and Damian: the patron saints of pharmacy and medicine Szu Wong explains the story behind the Arabian twin brothers who practiced medicine and surgery without a fee.…
iPads as effective as sedatives in reducing anxiety before surgery, paediatric trial shows Researchers in France found that iPads were just as effective as midazolam in children and their parents were more satisfied.…
Acne drug boosts pancreatic cancer chemotherapy in mice Combination of retinoid tretinoin and gemcitabine chemotherapy reduces cancer cell proliferation and invasiveness.…
Tracing the development of surgery from ancient times This book provides a fascinating depiction of techniques used in surgical procedures throughout the ages.…
Lack of evidence for routine antipsychotic use in delirium A review of 2,000 older patients found that antipsychotics did not prevent post-operative delirium compared with placebo or no treatment.…
Bariatric surgery and the effects on drug pharmacokinetics Understanding the types of bariatric surgery, their impact on drug pharmacokinetics and specific recommendations for drug regimens following surgery.…
Monoclonal antibody shows promise for chronic sinusitis Study shows dupilumab therapy improves smell, sinus volume and inspiratory flow in patients with polyps.…
Statins improve outcomes of heart surgery Use of atorvastatin and simvastatin is associated with improved post-operative outcomes in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting.…
Antibiotic management is effective for uncomplicated appendicitis Surgery may not be necessary for children with uncomplicated appendicitis, study shows.…
Antidote to new oral anticoagulants proves effective Anticoagulant effects of factor Xa inhibitors can be reversed by inactive recombinant factor Xa protein, andexanet, study shows.…
