Patients undergoing cancer treatment confront a number of well-documented side effects. Chemotherapy and other cancer therapies can wreak havoc on […]
Propofol may decrease delay in neurocognitive recovery
(HealthDay)—For older cancer patients undergoing major cancer surgery, propofol-based general anesthesia may reduce the incidence of delayed neurocognitive recovery versus […]
Amphetamines don’t improve motor recovery after stroke
A pilot clinical trial exploring the benefit of d-amphetamine combined with physical therapy for stroke patients found no evidence that […]
Hip fracture patients recover from operations faster with enhanced care recovery program
The use of an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) approach for hip fracture operations allows patients to return home faster […]
After abortion care: Self-care and recovery
When a medical professional performs an abortion, it is a safe procedure that carries few risks. However, women should be […]
Why Taking A Day Off From Your Workout Regime Can Help You Lose Weight
For most of us, our fitness routine includes sweating it out in the gym, yoga studio or a pilates/boxing class. But experts […]
For the babies of the opioid crisis, the best care may be mom’s recovery
The halls at UNC Horizons day care are quiet at 5 p.m. Amanda Williammee pauses at the toddler classroom window […]
The Surprising Reason Why Many Millennials Are Being Diagnosed With Arthritis
FACT: many millennials are being diagnosed with arthritis for a surprising reason – overdoing it on high-impact workouts (CrossFit and brutal boot […]
High-intensity training: why adjusting recovery periods could boost your fitness
From World Cup footballers to amateur enthusiasts, high-intensity interval training has become a staple of fitness regimes worldwide. It is […]