After Tonsillectomy, Steroids May Not Increase BleedingDoctors LoungeCorticosteroids, which are similar to a natural hormone produced by the adrenal glands, have been used for many years to prevent postoperative nausea and vomiting and to decrease airw…
Pre-op steroids to prevent nausea do not significantly increase post-op bleedingMedical XpressCorticosteroids are often given to children undergoing tonsillectomy to reduce postoperative nausea and vomiting; however, previous research has suggested tha…
A report says a nurse who accidentally disposed of a kidney during an Ohio transplant didn't realize the organ was in cold slush that she removed from the operating room and took down a hallway to a "dirty…
Chronic kidney disease a warning sign independent of hypertension or diabetesMedical XpressTwo new studies from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Chronic Kidney Disease Prognosis Consortium found that the presence of chronic k…
The bandwagon for biotech darling Alexion Pharmaceuticals ( Nasdaq: ALXN ) keeps getting more crowded.
Organ Donor Gives Unselfishly in Order for Others to LivePatch.comFor families who have loved ones serving in the military, there is always the fear of receiving that call telling them of their loved one dying in battle. Have you made your wishes regar…
Report details man's botched kidney transplant to sister at University of Toledo Medical Center in August
Bikya MasrOrgan donation gaining popularity in Saudi ArabiaThe Borneo PostOrgan donation gaining popularity in Saudi Arabia. Posted on September 26, 2012, Wednesday. JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia: Organ donation is gaining popularity in Saudi Arabia with five m…
'Eat nuts to keep cholesterol levels in check'Times of IndiaOne of the ways to perk up your heart may be to include nuts in your daily diet. Ahead of World Heart Day on September 29, the Almond Board of California has issued a press release und…
High incidence of upper-extremity deep vein thrombosis with dual-lumen …The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular SurgeryVenovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has emerged as an important intervention for patients with acute respirato…