The issues surrounding the decision to discontinue such medications before surgery and when to reinstitute them are complex. In the preoperative period, it is important to avoid the use of ...

In the preoperative screening clinic, anesthesiologists screen a patient's medical condition and history (including medication) to determine whether surgery can be performed safely; this ...

A recent study published in recent issue of The Journal of Arthroplasty revealed that preoperative statin use is associated ...

Perspective from Jacob Wilson, OD, FAAO Extended preoperative use of topical glaucoma medications with preservatives may negatively affect long-term trabeculectomy outcomes, according to a study ...

More information: Jens Hoeppner et al, Perioperative Chemotherapy or Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy in Esophageal Cancer, New England Journal of Medicine (2025). DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa2409408 ...

It is advisable to inform and check with the doctor about any regular medication being taken, if necessary they should be taken with a minimal sip of water. (No Juice or other liquids).

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) such as semaglutide (Wegovy and Ozempic) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro) may ...

(HealthDay News) — For patients with resectable esophageal adenocarcinoma, perioperative chemotherapy with fluorouracil, leucovorin, oxaliplatin, and docetaxel (FLOT) leads to improved survival ...