Pre-surgery pregnancy tests can pose ethical questions in the case of producing a positive pregnancy test in states where abortion is banned or restricted, said Dr. Trisha Pasricha, a ...

Cardiac stress tests, X-rays and other medical tests may not provide useful information before operations, and they could cause harm. By Jane E. Brody Let’s say you’re scheduled for a common and ...

A customized, team-based strategy significantly reduced unnecessary pre-operative testing for common elective surgeries, according to a new study led by researchers at Ann Arbor-based Michigan ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Examining the retina, particularly the macula, before cataract surgery is important to set appropriate patient ...

If you’re considering getting phalloplasty or bottom surgery, it’s important to know what to expect. We’ve made this guide for all patients who are considering phalloplasty. Before your surgery, there ...

Smoking before surgery can increase your risk of post-operative complications and slow the healing process. That said, 2019 research suggests that the longer you go without smoking beforehand, the ...