Before brain surgery, you’ll have a preoperative assessment and a variety of preoperative tests. You may also need to take or stop taking certain medications. Other aspects of preparation involve ...

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If you’ve ever needed a surgical procedure, chances are you were given strict instructions about abstaining from eating and drinking for a particular period of time before your surgery. While fasting ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A newer trend in oxygen therapy before a procedure may help in healing afterward. A hyperbaric chamber allows a person to breathe in pure oxygen in a pressurized environment for ...

Preparing for surgery is serious business. Exercise, nutrition and stress reduction appear to matter. Take it seriously.