PATIENT RECOVERY

Jul 10 2025HEALTH

Surgery and the Fog: What You Need to Know

After surgery, some people experience confusion. This is not a small issue. It can lead to longer hospital stays. It might also cause lasting problems with the brain. The big question is: why do doctors struggle to treat it? Doctors try different medicines. But these treatments are not always effective. They are not backed by strong research. This makes the situatio...

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May 29 2025HEALTH

Healing Journeys: What Patients and Therapists Think About Recovery

In the world of musculoskeletal injuries, recovery is a deeply personal experience. To get a better grasp of this, a study was conducted to understand how patients and physiotherapists view and experience recovery from such injuries. The research focused on the early stages of recovery and what makes it successful. Participants were gathered from a major trauma cente...

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Apr 30 2025HEALTH

Long-Term Impact of Prostate Cancer Surgery

Prostate cancer surgery is a major event. It's not just about the operation itself. It's also about how well a person recovers and lives afterward. The main aim is to get rid of the cancer and keep the patient's life quality high. But how do medical experts know if they've succeeded? This is where the challenge lies. There is a significant gap in how doctors evaluat...

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Apr 30 2025HEALTH

How Pre-Surgery Training Can Boost Lung Cancer Patients

Non-small cell lung cancer often requires surgery. But, before the operation, there is a lot that can be done to help patients. One of the ways is by getting patients ready with a fast, mixed program before the surgery. This program is designed to improve how patients feel and function after their operation. This program is not about long-term changes. It is abo...

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Apr 22 2025HEALTH

Work Re-entry After Heart Attack: A Smart Approach

Heart attacks are serious. They can leave people feeling weak and unsure about their future. One big question is when and if they can go back to work. This is important for their well-being and finances. A new system uses machine learning to help with this. It looks at data to spot patients who might struggle to return to work within a year. This early warning can le...

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Apr 21 2025HEALTH

Stroke Recovery: Virtual Reality's Role in Boosting Mobility

Stroke is a leading cause of disability worldwide. After a stroke, many people struggle with mobility and daily tasks. Virtual reality (VR) is a new tool in stroke rehabilitation. It offers a fun, engaging way to practice movements and regain skills. VR uses computer-generated environments to create realistic scenarios. Patients interact with these scenarios to impro...

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Mar 16 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Hurdle: Hyperactive Delirium After Hip Surgery

Hip fractures often lead to surgery, especially for older adults. But there's a sneaky complication that can mess with recovery: hyperactive delirium. This isn't your average confusion; it's a state where patients are super restless, agitated, and can't focus. Unlike other types of delirium, hyperactive delirium is pretty easy to spot. But doctors are still figuring ...

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Feb 28 2025HEALTH

Bouncing Back After Lung Surgery: The Journey to Feeling Good Again

Lung cancer patients often face a tough road after lung surgery. This study looked at how patients feel and function after having a lung lobe removed. It's clear that this surgery can really shake up a person's life. But what's interesting is that it's not just about the surgery itself. There are lots of things that can make a difference in how well someone bounces b...

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Feb 27 2025HEALTH

Speed Bumps to Recovery: What's Holding Back Faster Healing After Face and Neck Surgery?

Imagine waking up from surgery on your face or neck, hoping for a swift recovery. Wouldn't it be great if there was a proven way to speed up healing and reduce complications? Enter Enhanced Recovery After Surgery, or ERAS. This isn't some magical cure, but a set of guidelines designed to boost recovery. ERAS isn't just about what happens in the operating roo...

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Nov 23 2024HEALTH

Helping Patients Walk Again with ECMO

Have you ever heard of a machine that can help people breathe while they're sick? One of these machines is called ECMO, which stands for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. It's like a big helping hand for people struggling to breathe due to lung problems. Doctors use ECMO to give these patients some extra time to get better or prepare for a lung transplant. Now, y...

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