Several routine surgical procedures dominate the distribution of opioids prescribed post-surgery in both children and adults. (!--ref1--) The

FRIDAY, June 28, 2024 -- A small number of surgical procedures, including orthopedic procedures and cesarean delivery, account for a large proportion...

WEDNESDAY, June 26, 2024 -- Pediatric surgical opioid prescribing is concentrated among a small number of procedures, especially tonsillectomy and/or...

WEDNESDAY, July 3, 2024 -- Opioid addiction often starts with a prescription for post-surgery pain relief, and two new studies identify a handful of...

Restrictions or outright bans on abortion implemented in some U.S. states can have unexpected consequences like reduced access to contraceptives and...

The lone justice to dissent called the Texas Supreme Court ruling to uphold the ban on gender-affirming care for minors "cruel" and...

Earth and environmental scientists reported that as human socio-economic activities increase, greenhouse gas emissions will rise, leading to more...

Andy Murray's farewell Wimbledon appearance is off after he underwent surgery on a spinal cyst and withdrew from the grass-court grand slam.

Patients with pancreatic cancer who received chemotherapy both before and after surgery experienced longer survival rates than would be expected from...

There are a number of male diseases that require urgent surgical treatment, without which it can lead to the development of serious pathologies,...