A multicenter cohort study explores how the timing of ASM withdrawal after epilepsy surgery may influence seizure relapse and ...

New persistent opioid use after surgery is associated with preoperative mood disorders, Medicaid status, and benzodiazepine ...

Following surgery, some older adults — particularly those who are already living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of ...

An estimated 4.2 million people die within 30 days of surgery worldwide each year. A new study, published in the European ...

Older adults who experience delirium after hip fracture surgery face a significantly faster decline in memory and thinking skills than those who don't, according to a new study. The findings provide ...

For many Americans, a routine surgical procedure serves as their first introduction to opioid pain medication. While most stop using these drugs as they heal, a considerable number of "opioid-naïve" ...

Post-operative cognitive dysfunction at three months after surgery is independent of the type of procedure or anesthetic, according to a report published in Anesthesia & Analgesia. The study, ...