With the inflation of prescriptions for glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy, physicians began seeing a startling amount of regurgitation and aspiration in ...

John Di Capua, MD, is deputy CEO and chief medical officer of North American Partners in Anesthesia Corp.; vice president of anesthesia services of North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System; and ...

Preparing for your child to have surgery can be a nerve-wracking experience. "While surgery may be routine for medical professionals, it becomes a core memory that stays with parents and ...

During heart surgery, you will receive general anaesthesia, meaning you will be completely unconscious and pain free. Modern anaesthesia is extremely safe. Your heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen ...

Q. Why is preparation and understanding the surgery so important? Marcus: When you hit the ground running and come into the procedure knowing what you're going to be doing each day you're here in the ...

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) - With 3D printing revolutionizing the healthcare field, doctors at Rady Childrens Hospital are getting scale or full-sized models of organs and bones to help them, and their patients ...

By preparing both physically and mentally, and following your care team’s instructions, you can help set yourself up for a successful heart surgery and recovery. If you have any concerns, reach out to ...