Common health problems of old age -- dehydration, delirium, malnutrition or falls -- can become catastrophic if they occur following a major surgery, a new study reports. Seniors who suffer these ...

In rare instances, complications after neck surgery can include eye problems. This depends on several factors, including the type of surgery and a person’s overall health. Neck surgery refers to a ...

More than 177,000 people in the U.S. received weight-loss surgery in 2006, and that number continues to grow. Most undergo the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, in which most of the stomach is bypassed and a ...

Common health problems of old age can be devastating if they crop up following major surgery Seniors who developed a geriatric syndrome post-surgery were more likely to die They also were more likely ...

People 60 and older who are excessively sleepy during the day may have more problems with memory and thinking after surgery, suggests a study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2025 annual meeting.

One in five patients who undergo one of the most popular weight-loss surgical procedures is likely to develop problems with alcohol, with symptoms sometimes not appearing until years after their ...